#you can teach them like pigeons or crows to steal peoples money and give it to you

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i love .. making creatures for wittawood . anyway heres the Cake Fox that i love

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Our conduct matters in life.

just as in knowing spiritual truth.

and Paul has written ancient Letters to illuminate this for us in the here & now, Today.

Today’s reading from the Scriptures is chapter 4 from the Letter of Ephesians:

As a prisoner of the Lord, I urge you: Live a life that is worthy of the calling He has graciously extended to you. Be humble. Be gentle. Be patient. Tolerate one another in an atmosphere thick with love. Make every effort to preserve the unity the Spirit has already created, with peace binding you together.

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were all called to pursue one hope. There is one Lord Jesus, one living faith, one ceremonial washing through baptism, and one God—the Father over all who is above all, through all, and in all. This God has given to each of us grace in full measure according to the Anointed’s gift as the Scripture says,

When He ascended to the heights,

He put captivity in chains;

And in His triumph, He gave gifts to the people.

(Well, when it says “He ascended,” then that must mean that He had descended earlier to the lower levels, that is, to the earth. The One who descended is the same One who rose from the dead to ascend far above all the heavens so that He could fill all things.)

It was the risen One who handed down to us such gifted leaders—some emissaries, some prophets, some evangelists, as well as some pastor-teachers—so that God’s people would be thoroughly equipped to minister and build up the body of the Anointed One. These ministries will continue until we are unified in faith and filled with the knowledge of the Son of God, until we stand mature in His teachings and fully formed in the likeness of the Anointed, our Liberating King. Then we will no longer be like children, tossed around here and there upon ocean waves, picked up by every gust of religious teaching spoken by liars or swindlers or deceivers. Instead, by truth spoken in love, we are to grow in every way into Him—the Anointed One, the head. He joins and holds together the whole body with its ligaments providing the support needed so each part works to its proper design to form a healthy, growing, and mature body that builds itself up in love.

Therefore, as a witness of the Lord, I insist on this: that you no longer walk in the outsiders’ ways—with minds devoted to worthless pursuits. They are blind to true understanding. They are strangers and aliens to the kind of life God has for them because they live in ignorance and immorality and because their hearts are cold, hard stones. And now, since they’ve lost all natural feelings, they have given themselves over to sensual, greedy, and reckless living. They stop at nothing to satisfy their impure appetites.

But this is not the path of the Anointed One, which you have learned. If you have heard Jesus and have been taught by Him according to the truth that is in Him, then you know to take off your former way of life, your crumpled old self—that dark blot of a soul corrupted by deceitful desire and lust—to take a fresh breath and to let God renew your attitude and spirit. Then you are ready to put on your new self, modeled after the very likeness of God: truthful, righteous, and holy.

So put away your lies and speak the truth to one another because we are all part of one another. When you are angry, don’t let it carry you into sin. Don’t let the sun set with anger in your heart or give the devil room to work. If you have been stealing, stop. Thieves must go to work like everyone else and work honestly with their hands so that they can share with anyone who has a need. Don’t let even one rotten word seep out of your mouths. Instead, offer only fresh words that build others up when they need it most. That way your good words will communicate grace to those who hear them. It’s time to stop bringing grief to God’s Holy Spirit; you have been sealed with the Spirit, marked as His own for the day of rescue. Banish bitterness, rage and anger, shouting and slander, and any and all malicious thoughts—these are poison. Instead, be kind and compassionate. Graciously forgive one another just as God has forgiven you through the Anointed, our Liberating King.

The Letter of Ephesians, Chapter 4 (The Voice)

Today’s paired chapter of the Testaments is the 21st chapter of First Kings where Jezebel sends out letters that falsely accuse an innocent man:

And then, to top it off, came this: Naboth the Jezreelite owned a vineyard in Jezreel that bordered the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. One day Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, “Give me your vineyard so I can use it as a kitchen garden; it’s right next to my house—so convenient. In exchange I’ll give you a far better vineyard, or if you’d prefer I’ll pay you money for it.”

But Naboth told Ahab, “Not on your life! So help me God, I’d never sell the family farm to you!” Ahab went home in a black mood, sulking over Naboth the Jezreelite’s words, “I’ll never turn over my family inheritance to you.” He went to bed, stuffed his face in his pillow, and refused to eat.

Jezebel his wife came to him. She said, “What’s going on? Why are you so out of sorts and refusing to eat?”

He told her, “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite. I said, ‘Give me your vineyard—I’ll pay you for it or, if you’d rather, I’ll give you another vineyard in exchange.’ And he said, ‘I’ll never give you my vineyard.’”

Jezebel said, “Is this any way for a king of Israel to act? Aren’t you the boss? On your feet! Eat! Cheer up! I’ll take care of this; I’ll get the vineyard of this Naboth the Jezreelite for you.”

She wrote letters over Ahab’s signature, stamped them with his official seal, and sent them to the elders in Naboth’s city and to the civic leaders. She wrote “Call for a fast day and put Naboth at the head table. Then seat a couple of stool pigeons across from him who, in front of everybody will say, ‘You! You blasphemed God and the king!’ Then they’ll throw him out and stone him to death.”

And they did it. The men of the city—the elders and civic leaders—followed Jezebel’s instructions that she wrote in the letters sent to them. They called for a fast day and seated Naboth at the head table. Then they brought in two stool pigeons and seated them opposite Naboth. In front of everybody the two degenerates accused him, “He blasphemed God and the king!” The company threw him out in the street, stoned him mercilessly, and he died.

When Jezebel got word that Naboth had been stoned to death, she told Ahab, “Go for it, Ahab—take the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite for your own, the vineyard he refused to sell you. Naboth is no more; Naboth is dead.”

The minute Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, he set out for the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite and claimed it for his own.

Then God stepped in and spoke to Elijah the Tishbite, “On your feet; go down and confront Ahab of Samaria, king of Israel. You’ll find him in the vineyard of Naboth; he’s gone there to claim it as his own. Say this to him: ‘God’s word: What’s going on here? First murder, then theft?’ Then tell him, ‘God’s verdict: The very spot where the dogs lapped up Naboth’s blood, they’ll lap up your blood—that’s right, your blood.’”

Ahab answered Elijah, “My enemy! So, you’ve run me down!”

“Yes, I’ve found you out,” said Elijah. “And because you’ve bought into the business of evil, defying God. ‘I will most certainly bring doom upon you, make mincemeat of your descendants, kill off every sorry male wretch who’s even remotely connected with the name Ahab. And I’ll bring down on you the same fate that fell on Jeroboam son of Nebat and Baasha son of Ahijah—you’ve made me that angry by making Israel sin.’”

As for Jezebel, God said, “Dogs will fight over the flesh of Jezebel all over Jezreel. Anyone tainted by Ahab who dies in the city will be eaten by stray dogs; corpses in the country will be eaten by carrion crows.”

Ahab, pushed by his wife Jezebel and in open defiance of God, set an all-time record in making big business of evil. He indulged in outrageous obscenities in the world of idols, copying the Amorites whom God had earlier kicked out of Israelite territory.

When Ahab heard what Elijah had to say, he ripped his clothes to shreds, dressed in penitential rough burlap, and fasted. He even slept in coarse burlap pajamas. He tiptoed around, quiet as a mouse.

Then God spoke to Elijah the Tishbite: “Do you see how penitently submissive Ahab has become to me? Because of his repentance I’ll not bring the doom during his lifetime; Ahab’s son, though, will get it.”

The Book of 1st Kings, Chapter 21 (The Message)

my personal reading of the Scriptures for friday, december 4 of 2020 with a paired chapter from each Testament of the Bible, along with Today’s Psalms and Proverbs

A post by John Parsons about the healthy fear of the Lord:

The sages say the verse, "Blessed is the person who fears always" (Prov. 28:14), means that whenever you want to do something, you should first seriously consider the consequences... If you do not think clearly, you will not fear, and such carelessness invariably leads to sin. The sacred is bound up with care; it sets boundaries between the profane and the holy. The "fear of the LORD" is expressed as vigilance against the lusts of the lower nature (yetzer ha'ra)... We "tremble" before God when we are awake to His holiness and wonder (Phil. 2:12). The Temple was destroyed because of our forefathers did not think about their actions; they first exiled themselves from the Divine Presence and then they "caught up with" the pain of their exile for themselves. [Hebrew for Christians]

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and another post about the beautiful mystery of grace:

We may sometimes feel far from God's Presence, lost in a place of exile, yet faith pushes through pain and doubt to find the LORD still near to us; faith hears the Spirit calling out in love: "Seek the LORD while he may be found, call out to him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the perverse man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, and He will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly forgive" (Isa. 55:6-7).

Take a moment to reflect upon these precious words from Scripture. The Lord is extending to you an personal invitation to seek Him and know his heart. Regardless of the troubles of your past, regardless of the mess you have made of your life, God’s promise is offered to you: “Let the wicked man (i.e., rasha: רָשָׁע) forsake his way, and the perverted man (i.e., ish aven: אִישׁ אָוֶן) his thoughts; and let him return (i.e., shuv: שׁוּב) to the LORD, that He may have mercy (i.e., rachamim: רַחֲמִים) on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly forgive." God calls out for you to know and receive His compassion, His love, and His forgiveness...

The invitation of divine grace is offensive to various forms of worldly religion based on personal merit and the supposed ability of human beings to flatter blessings from Heaven... Nearly all "karma-based" religions of the world are scandalized by God's unconditional love for the unworthy and helpless sinner. For them, God's love is conditional, based as it is on the observance of certain religious rituals, adhering to certain rules, and playing the approved "language game" (creeds, confessions, etc.). Legalism always attempts to find the "key" to open the door into the Presence of God through various forms of self effort ("don't touch this," "don't eat that," etc. Col. 2:20-23). It's underlying hope is that if I do such and such (or refrain from such and so), I will be accepted. It is therefore a mode of relating to God based on His conditional acceptance. But faith in God's love is the key that opens the door to freedom. Faith is the miracle that makes blind eyes see (John 9:38-39). When we truly "live in the Presence of the LORD" by faith, we are set free from the trap of legalism. We receive the love of God; we accept that we are accepted; and then we walk in God's zealous care for our souls.

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, all the trees of the field shall clap their hands” (Isa. 55:8-12).

The religious leaders of Yeshua’s day were offended because he “welcomed sinners” and enjoyed eating meals with them (Luke 15:2). From the perspective of the “holier-than-thou,” befriending a sinner was downright scandalous. Such is the hidden sickness lurking within man's theological caste systems, since they often appeal more for their own need to be regarded as “clean” than for the need of others to be touched and shown genuine love... [Hebrew for Christians]

https://hebrew4christians.com/

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Today’s message from the Institute for Creation Research

December 4, 2020

Continue

“But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.” (2 Timothy 3:14)

This encouraging exhortation by Paul is in the midst of a discouraging prophetic warning of things to come. “In the last days,” he said, “perilous times shall come” (v. 1). We may very well be entering those times, and, in any case, we do well to be alert for the signs of those times. The doleful description that follows seems to be a very accurate picture of the beliefs and practices of modern secular humanists, including those religionists who have “a form of godliness” but deny “the power thereof” (v. 5 ).

Moreover, there is little prospect that the situation will get better, for “evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived,” and “all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution” (vv. 13, 12). Should we, therefore, tremble and flee, or perhaps compromise, or even surrender to such powerful and persuasive deceivers?

No, we should continue! Just keep on believing and obeying God’s Word. Even in the dark last days, the “Holy Scriptures” are still able to make a man “wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” (v. 15). Since they are all “given by inspiration of God,” they are still just as powerful and just as profitable for every need, “that the man of God may be perfect” (that is, ready for whatever comes) and fully equipped “unto all good works” (vv. 16-17).

Paul himself set an inspiring example of “patient continuance in well doing” (Romans 2:7) under conditions of great trial. Awaiting execution in a Roman dungeon even as he wrote, he still requested his books and parchments (2 Timothy 4:13) that he might continue to study and prepare himself. May God enable us also to continue, to remain, to abide, and to stand in His truth in these last days. HMM

[umnachtung]

survey stealing prof again this day wow really

When did you meet the last male you texted? on tumblr in ...2014??? idk

Are you currently looking forward to anything? getting my first job and money, going to the Hunchback of Notre-dam musical with my friend, always looking forward to random cat encounters.

Do you have someone of the opposite sex you can tell everything to? most things, i suppose.

This time last year, can you remember who you liked? No one.

Who was the last person you went out to eat with? My family for my sister’s birthday I think.

Whats going on with you and the person you last texted? I don’t know...? I don’t text much on phone.

Were you single on your last birthday? Yes. So what? who gives a fuck?

Did anything brighten up your day today? I went to the museum of communication and used the pneumatic post system there.

How are you feeling at this exact moment? Okay. Hungry.

Do you ever wonder how other people see you? Only people I care about.

Within the next 5 months, what are you looking forward to MOST? hopefully having a healthy arm again by then. maybe a job?

Do you want to cut your hair? Yes. It’s been months. Im dying, squirtle.

Would you rather have roommates or live alone? I would like to have a non-invasive flatmate or two.

Do you have any scars? Several from my cat.

Will you be in a relationship next month? Not that I know of.

Has someone upset you in the past 48 hours? Yes, myself.

Do you get drunk every weekend? No.

What makes you happy? cats, hot tea, rainy quiet days, a good funny conversation with friends, pigeons, crows, getting enough sleep, FOOD

Do you think relationships are ever really worth it? To an extend. You sure gain experience.

Is it possible to be single and happy? Very much so. A relationship shouldn’t define your happiness.

Is your profile private? Not really. They aren’t all too personal anyway (no naked profs or too tmi posts i think??)

What are you doing right now? Browsing tumblr, relaxing, doing this survey lol

Are you taller than 5 foot 7 inches? No. 5,3.

Are you one of those people who just don’t care? I am both extremes.

Do you find piercings and tattoos attractive on the opposite sex? Depends on the piercings and tattoos....

Who was the last person you talked to before you went to bed? online friends i think????

What’s the last important thing that you broke? How? I smashed my new lamp i got for my birthday one day before my actual birthday while cleaning with the vacuum cleaner and i knocked it over. luckily nothing in the internal electrics broke.

Are you planning to go see a movie anytime soon? I wanna watch the “Lego Batman” movie but im broke.

Do you break things when you are mad? No. 

Is it okay to kiss people if you’re single? I don’t really get this question.

What was the first thing you thought about when you woke up? My brain goes into full planning and thoughts flood mode while my body is not up for it usually.

Have you ever intentionally pissed someone off? Yes.

Do you want to be single? -shrugs-

Last three people to text you? Timo, Abelina, Rhoda

Does anyone completely understand you? I don’t even understand myself. I don’t expect anyone else to.

Is this summer gonna be a good one? Maybe? I am not a fan of summer.

How many piercings do you have besides ears? None. I don’t even have my ears pierced.

Do you think you can last in a relationship for 6 months or more? Sure. But it takes two to make it work.

Do you prefer to call or text? Text. Tho I like calls with close buddies more.

Expecting something to change in the next month? Not really. Maybe I will win the notebook that i participated in a raffle for.

You’re thinking about someone, aren’t you ? No. fuck you.

Ever like someone older than you? These questions are getting really dumb.

Can you remember the last time you really liked someone? No.

Where were you at 10:00 pm last night? At home.

When did you last cry? Saturday..???

Have you ever kissed the last person you last texted? No.

ONE OF YOUR SIBLINGS: Mon (there is only one sibling tho)

1. What is the age difference between you two? 

1 year. 

2. Do you know what this person is doing right now? I guess she is back from home after work.

3. How often do you and this person argue? Never???

4. What do you do together? Talk, walk her dog. We don’t really hang that much since she moved out.

5. Is this a step-sibling, half-sibling or full-sibling? a fully fleshed full big sis

THE LAST PERSON YOU TEXTED: Rhoda

1. What was the text about? She asked me how a person was called to google this very weird dumb valentines video.

2. When is the last time you saw this person? On webcam last moth I think?

3. Do you text each other more than you call each other? No. We call more often.

4. How old is this person? turning 25 this year.

5. What is this person’s favorite movie? I don’t know. Maybe a ridiculously funny zombie splatter movie.

YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER FROM LAST YEAR: Does Uni count? Prof. Brandhorst then.

1. Did this teacher give a lot of homework?

No. I was doing my bachelor thesis so we agreed on what to do for deadlines and meetings with her since she was my mentor for it.

2. Did the other students like them too?

I think so?

3. What subject did they teach?

basic design principles, character design, Environment design, prob design for games

4. Have they ever taught you before this year?

Yeah.

5. Does this teacher run any after school programs?

No. just consultation once a week.

ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS: Abelina

1. How long have you been best friends? About 12 years > yes

2. Have you ever fought about something silly then quickly made up? I don’t think so.

3. Where did you meet your friend? In highschool hell having each others backs.

4. Do you live near each other? We live in the same city. But soon she will move to China.

5. Do they have a significant other? Not that I know of.

THE LAST PERSON YOU SPOKE TO: Jane 1. Was this in person, through the telephone or the internet? In person.

2. What was the conversation about? hobby related.

3. How long did it last? 30 minutes?

4. What was the tone/mood of the conversation? Small talk, getting to know each other.

5. What is your relationship with this person? group member of a job integration program.

THE LAST PERSON YOU KISSED: my cat

1. Where did this kiss take place? on the floor.

2. Have you ever kissed this person before? Yes.

3. What were they wearing at the time of the kiss? her fur???

4. How long have you known this person? 14 years.

5. How often do you talk to this person? Not anymore. my cat died in 2015.

YOUR MOTHER: Allex

1. Do you spend a lot of time with her? Kinda. I still live at home.

2. How strong is the relationship between you two? Wasn’t that great. It’s getting better.

3. Do you tell them a lot about your personal life? Not really. 

4. What personality traits did you acquire from her? kicking my own ass when needed, tidiness/cleaness?, high quality standard for food?

5. What is the most frequent topic of argument? the crumbs on the counter in the kitchen.

YOUR FATHER: Andreas

1. What does your father do for a living? organising and restocking for the food used for ferry boats here.

2. Is he considered the head of the household? No. Currently the money  holder tho.

3. What personality traits did you acquire from him? sarcasm, this chill calmness only a true cow can radiate?,  sneezing too loud

4. What do you do together? making tasteless gross jokes to shock my mom.

5. Do you look anything like your father? Not anymore but you can’t really tell us apart on pictures where we both are the same age (3-6 years old??)