Codes151:
dont defend yourself.

SonofIsachar:
A man was being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection.

The tailgating woman hit the roof and the horn, screaming in frustration as she missed her chance to get through the intersection with him. As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and looked up into the face of a very serious police officer.

The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up. He took her to the police station where she was searched, fingerprinted, photographed, and placed in a cell.

After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the door. She was escorted back to the booking desk where the arresting officer was waiting with her personal effects.

He said, "I'm very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn, flipping the guy off in front of you, and cussing a blue streak at him. I noticed the 'What Would Jesus Do" bumper sticker, the 'Follow Me to Sunday School' bumper sticker and the chrome-plated fish emblem on the trunk. Naturally, I assumed you had stolen the car."

-- Author Unknown

Meditation: For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. – Hebrews 4:15

You will succeed because Jesus loves You!

Also read:

Everything Matters
A Walk in the Rain
A Story about Integrity

Patrioticman007:


This is a case of Christians militia killing innocent Muslim kids in the name of revenge.
Had this boy been a Christian, the hypocrite media houses would have tag BBC, CNN , ICJ & Co. Well KARMA knows the addresses of all the evil Christians that joined hands in killing this innocent little boy & for those of you supporting them tactically with your online likes & shares, don't cry when karma knocks on your door.

Eviana:
All the while Jesus was at Jerusalem during the feast He was shadowed by spies. Day after day new schemes to silence Him were tried. The priests and rulers were watching to entrap Him. They were planning to stop Him by violence. But this was not all. They wanted to humble this Galilean rabbi before the people.

...Those who are forward in accusing others, and zealous in bringing them to justice, are often in their own lives more guilty than they. Men hate the sinner, while they love the sin. Christ hates the sin, but loves the sinner. This will be the spirit of all who follow Him.[/b]


The Desire of Ages
Chapter 50- "Among Snares"
E.G. White

Eviana:
So I'm really excited to share this "20" episode series on the Book of Revelation, entitled, REVELATION NOW presented by Pastor Doug Batchelor, also President of "Amazing Facts". The series, which was done live on October 25-November 14, 2020, biblically addresses the unprecedented, turbulent and challenging times that we are now facing.

I had last year, on my "Testimonies" thread, recommended that people hear his-Pastor Doug's (along with 2 other guys') testimony.
I, several years ago, went to a Revelation prophecy seminar which changed my life.
I am extremely impressed to share this here..for someone. God knows who you are.
Warning: the presentations are about 1 and 1/2 hours, but they are all on YouTube. You can alao go on the RevelationNow.com website to view from there and get other resources.
I sincerely pray that you will be blessed, surrender to Jesus and get ready for His soon return.

1st Presentation
"REVELATION'S COMING RAPTURE"
Episode #1

E.viana:
Part 4


The fact that men have been possessed with demons, is clearly stated in the New Testament. The persons thus afflicted were not merely suffering with disease from natural causes. Christ had perfect understanding of that with which He was dealing, and He recognized the direct presence and agency of evil spirits. {GC 514.1}

A striking example of their number, power, and malignity, and also of the power and mercy of Christ, is given in the Scripture account of the healing of the demoniacs at Gadara. Those wretched maniacs, spurning all restraint, writhing, foaming, raging, were filling the air with their cries, doing violence to themselves, and endangering all who should approach them. Their bleeding and disfigured bodies and distracted minds presented a spectacle well pleasing to the prince of darkness. One of the demons controlling the sufferers declared: "My name is Legion: for we are many." Mark 5:9. In the Roman army a legion consisted of from three to five thousand men. Satan's hosts also are marshaled in companies, and the single company to which these demons belonged numbered no less than a legion. {GC 514.2}

Eviana:
Good morning and Happy Friday!
Using NLT today again.
Words of wisdom from the wise King Solomon....via the Holy Spirit.
Be blessed and have a wonderful day.

Proverbs 29: 8-9, 11-12, 20, 22-27 (NLT)

8 Mockers can get a whole town agitated,
    but the wise will calm anger.


9 If a wise person takes a fool to court,
    there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.


11 Fools vent their anger,
    but the wise quietly hold it back.


12 If a ruler pays attention to liars,
    all his advisers will be wicked


20 There is more hope for a fool
    than for someone who speaks without thinking



22 An angry person starts fights;
    a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.


23 Pride ends in humiliation,
    while humility brings honor.


24 If you assist a thief, you only hurt yourself.
    You are sworn to tell the truth, but you dare not testify.



25 Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
    but trusting the Lord means safety.


26 Many seek the ruler’s favor,
    but justice comes from the Lord.


27 The righteous despise the unjust;
    the wicked despise the godly

LensAfrik:
Not addressed to you Please but addressed to Nigerians

LensAfrik:


-------I wonder why all these unnecessary wild arguments - when about 80% of Nigeria netizens and forumites here have not even read the real story and the argument on the topic - This is killing for Nigeria and its youths - Please read Full story then you comment with sense and not abusing others and arguing stupid!!!

gidgiddy:


Why are you not criticising the herdsmen who you just admited are attacking communities in Nsukka and Ebonyi? Why only IPOB? You see the herdsmen who are killing people, burning down communities and raping women, but your only criticism is IPOB? That exposes you as a fraud

Eviana:


Good morning again folks,
I decided to use a different translation--one that a friend of mine likes. I love me some King James Version, (KJV), however I'm gonna use the NLT (New Living Translation) for today's quotes.
They seem much more potent in meaning.
Food for reflection....
Be blessed and have a wonderful day!

Proverbs 26: 2, 11-12, 18-28 (NLT)

2 Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow,
an undeserved curse will not land on its intended victim

11 As a dog returns to its vomit,
so a fool repeats his foolishness.

12 There is more hope for fools
than for people who think they are wise

18 Just as damaging
as a madman shooting a deadly weapon
19 is someone who lies to a friend
and then says, “I was only joking.”

20 Fire goes out without wood,
and quarrels disappear when gossip stops.

21 A quarrelsome person starts fights
as easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood.

22 Rumors are dainty morsels
that sink deep into one’s heart.

23 Smooth[a] words may hide a wicked heart,
just as a pretty glaze covers a clay pot.

24 People may cover their hatred with pleasant words,
but they’re deceiving you.

25 They pretend to be kind, but don’t believe them.
Their hearts are full of many evils.

26 While their hatred may be concealed by trickery,
their wrongdoing will be exposed in public.


27 If you set a trap for others,
you will get caught in it yourself.
If you roll a boulder down on others,
it will crush you instead.


28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
and flattering words cause ruin

Eviana:



Good morning folks,
More words of wisdom...to apply in our lives.
Have a wonderful day..

Proverbs 12:6 (KJV)
6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them

Proverbs 12:13-18 (KJV)
13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

16 A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

Proverbs 19:21 (KJV)
21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand

Moneyfem:
7 MAJOR WAYS TO CONTROL YOUR JUDGEMENTAL INSTINCTS

If one is not careful, one will spontaneously be passing judgements on everybody for every mistake they make. It is a natural instinct to want to judge others even when God said we should not judge. Judgement in this sense means always criticizing and condemning others for their errors instead of finding ways to lovingly move close to them, reprove and then correct them. It should be noted that judgements in the court of law on criminals is different from this type of judgement we are talking about here.

Below are some of the ways one can put that instinct to check whenever there is an urge to quickly judge and condemn others for every error they make.

1. Love yourself and feel good about yourself: Personal comparison usually breeds judgements on others. If you love yourself the way God created you and what God has given you grace to achieve, you will not be judging and condemning others every time. Feel good about yourself always.

2. Look at your own behaviour. Are you 100% perfect?

3. Educate yourself about yourself and others: Some people behave in some ways that attract people's judgements not because they wish to behave like that but because of either health, psychological or even spiritual problems they have. If you are not educated on causes of their actions, you will just keep judging them and that will not help them. Your own excessive judgemental urge also may be caused by a health, social or spiritual lacuna which is unknown to you. You have to know about yourself too.

4. Look for basic kindness of others: If you remember that someone has his areas of strengths and some element of being nice, you will not want to condemn them when they commit little errors. Everyone has his/her good and bad sides.

5. Put yourself in their shoes.

6. Forgive them.

7. Don't judge yourself for being too judgemental all this while.

Thank you for reading.

OWOFEM.