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In Galatians 3, we are reminded that we are not justified by our works, but by faith, as Abraham was the example.

One of the main struggles in trying to please God is the battle with the flesh. As Matthew 26:41 says "the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

One of the main struggles in trying to please God is the battle with the flesh. As Matthew 26:41 says "the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

The book of Philemon is about a runaway slave and his master. In it Paul talks to the master about receiving back his slave and restoring their relationship.

The book of Philemon is about a runaway slave and his master. In it Paul talks to the master about receiving back his slave and restoring their relationship.

A common definition of the word "blessed" is happy. In Psalm 1 we see an interesting contrast between the blessed and the wicked.

A common definition of the word "blessed" is happy. In Psalm 1 we see an interesting contrast between the blessed and the wicked.

The world wants to conform us to be like them by outside pressure. God says we need to let Him transform us from the inside out.

The world wants to conform us to be like them by outside pressure. God says we need to let Him transform us from the inside out.

The goal of Christian living has been stated in the phrase 'Corum Deo" living before the face of God. And God's desire for us is to live a righteous life. Which, as Jesus stated, is to be more righteous than the pharisees.