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“So humble yourselves before God.
Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Come close to God, and God will come close to you.”
James 4:7-8


“Living a holy life is not possible without humility.
It is not a virtue to be sought along with other virtues;
it is the virtue that is the foundation for all others.”
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“So humble yourselves before God.
Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Come close to God, and God will come close to you.”
James 4:7-8


“Living a holy life is not possible without humility.
It is not a virtue to be sought along with other virtues;
it is the virtue that is the foundation for all others.”
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Andrew Murray wrote the book on Humility - literally. It's well worth reading.
 
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Andrew Murray wrote the book on Humility - literally. It's well worth reading.

Thank you for sharing that information. I have read some of Ravi's quotes, and I know of G.K. Chesterton, but haven't read any of his writings.
I will make it a point to locate some of what he wrote.
Thanks. Blessings!
Also, I note that you are an "Ausie". Did the wildfires finally die out,
or were brought under control?
 
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It's been a miraculous turnaround. There has been a terrible drought in most places. We've had amazing rainfalls recently that have extinguished the fires. This was prophesied around may last year. I'll give you the link.
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You will note that it's also about the state of the church in Australia. To say that it is on life support is being overgenerous. "First the natural, then the spiritual" says Paul. We've had the terrible fires and now flooding rains. Many farmers are ecstatic. I'll be delighted to see the "spiritual" aspects of the prophecy come to pass.
 
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It's been a miraculous turnaround. There has been a terrible drought in most places. We've had amazing rainfalls recently that have extinguished the fires. This was prophesied around may last year. I'll give you the link.
Hot off the Press - Christian Life Frankston

You will note that it's also about the state of the church in Australia. To say that it is on life support is being overgenerous. "First the natural, then the spiritual" says Paul. We've had the terrible fires and now flooding rains. Many farmers are ecstatic. I'll be delighted to see the "spiritual" aspects of the prophecy come to pass.
 
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I'm thrilled that the natural drought has finally abated. Praise God!
And may the "spiritual drought" also come to a swift end.
What is the verse(s) you are referring to that are attributed to Paul?
I would really like to read them.
Blessings!
 
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