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>Voices beyond Death

November 22, 2010 by Fritz

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“And [God] said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother’s blood crieth unto me from the ground.” – Genesis 4:10b

The Bible has always taught this physical life is NOT all there is. An early example of this was Abel, who’s blood cried out to God when he was violently murdered.

His blood cried out before God for the justice and caused the perpetrator, Cain, to be banished from God’s presence.

Jesus’ blood also cried out when he was violently murdered. But it cried for the opposite,

The murder of Jesus, unlike Abel’s—a homicide that cried out for vengeance—became a proclamation of grace. – Hebrews 12:24b (MESSAGE)

Our sins were the cause of his death but we, the perpetrators, are brought by that sacrifice of Christ into the presence of God.

What a deal!

– fritz

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Freedom, a Universal Value

November 21, 2010 by Fritz

“[F]reedom is not an American value; it is a universal value. Freedom cannot be imposed; it must be chosen. And when people are given the choice, they choose freedom.”

– George W. Bush, 2010, Decision Points

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Abraham’s Blessing – Goes Around, Comes Around

November 20, 2010 by Fritz

“Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house … And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee – Genesis 12:1-3

Perhaps most controversial of “Abraham’s Blessing” is God’s promise to actually bless and curse others according to their actions towards his people.

I have, actually, witnessed this. When people are kind to the followers of Christ their own lives go better.1 Those who make one of God’s children, the poor, or widows cry don’t last long.2

When even fellow believers hurt each other, they only end up hurting themselves. I don’t respond well to those who hurt my children or when my children hurt each other; I don’t think God does, either.

Our response, even when hurt, is not to be vengeful but to offer a blessing3 and get out of the way – it is God who takes care of us.4

– fritz@langgang.com

1 – Matthew 10:42 – Even a cup of cold water
2 – Proverbs 23:10-11
3 – Luke 6:28 – Bless those that curse you
4 – Romans 12:19 – God repays, not us

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