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Why are we not offended at insults and evils done to us? It is because God has removed the power and burden of pride in us. He has crucified our egos, which are a hindrance to any man or woman who desires to be free and live life to the fullest. The world thinks pride is a good thing, but God calls it evil; there are few things He despises more than man’s pride. It is written:
“Pride comes, then shame comes; but with the lowly is wisdom” (Proverbs 11:2 MKJV).
“Only by pride comes argument, but with those who take advice is wisdom” (Proverbs 13:10 MKJV).
“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18 MKJV).
“A man’s pride shall bring him low; but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit” (Proverbs 29:23 MKJV).
The world thinks pride is good. How wrong it is! If people only knew how much pride costs them! But almost all people, if they even recognize their pride, are too proud to face the fact that pride is not good; so they cling to their pride and inevitably succumb to anger, depression, self-pity, resentment, bitterness, fear, worry, revenge – all which lead, and bind them firmly, to loss, failure, defeat, humiliation, sorrow, disappointment, misery, suffering, destruction, and death in its many daily forms.
– Victor Hafichuk (February 5, 2009)
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Can I also ask you if it's possible to have a 'man of God' or an 'apostle' who hears from God and yet still be found lacking in some area of their lives - especially when the 'true marks of a cult', are applied to them. I know this might be one of those silly questions but I am just wondering especially when the person or 'man of God' involved makes public confessions about 'not being the finished article' or repentant just like anyone else in his 'church'.
From: Domkandy To: The Path of Truth Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 3:49 PM Subject: Your both wrong Stop enduring religion and start basking in Salvation in Jesus Christ. All fall short of the Glory of God. When you think your not living in sin your deceived and a liar. Your tongues are an example that your both living in deception yourselves He who has no sin cast the first stone.For me to listen to you any more send me your treatis and remember Ephesians 1:7 Trust in Jesus and him alone the Holy Spirit is your gift and guide.Please forgive me but needless chatter never accomplished nothing. Good luck with all that wisdom. From: Paul Cohen and Victor Hafichuk To: Domkandy Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 7:01 AM Subject: Re: Your both wrong “When you think your not living in sin your deceived and a liar.” “We know that whoever is born of God doesn’t sin, but he who was born of God keeps himself, and the evil one doesn’t touch him” (1 John 5:18 WEB). “He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning” (1 John 3:8-9 WEB). That makes you the liar, Domkandy, speaking from your own resources: “You are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father you desire to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has not stood in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he tells a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar, and the father of lies” (John 8:44 EMTV). And it wasn’t luck that we r...