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To: rollo tomasi

Well, the sins in fact can be. A mindset like “ah, I know the system, I can presume on so much mercy that the Lord will never care where I progress or do anything to further my progress” — misses the point.

Yes in fact the Lord will forgive even that you stole the bike. But the bible’s answer is “stop stealing, and instead work with your hands so that you may have something to share with those in need.” The gesture of the bishop towards the thief in “Les Miserables” is an example of kick starting that.


204 posted on 12/01/2016 9:15:38 AM PST by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: HiTech RedNeck
Of course, there must be repentance shown - “Fruits” and all of that. God knows the heart, humans witness *actions*/remorse of a genuine heart.
209 posted on 12/01/2016 9:21:17 AM PST by rollo tomasi (Working hard to pay for deadbeats and corrupt politicians.)
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