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Mankind is infected with the desire to judge other
people and take away their self-worth and dignity because of our
sinful nature. Jesus was aware of this defect in the human race and
sought to remove it from His disciples. This is why He stated that
before you judge another Christian, it is important to examine
yourself first. This is what the secular world means when it says
that people in glass houses should not throw rocks or that the pot
should not call the kettle black. Most Christians are under the
impression that prayer is simply a religious activity. The truth is
that prayer is a form of communication, something which we do
naturally every day. Most people simply tell God what they want and
then they are done. They have absolutely no interest in listening
for God's response. They like the limited interaction and aren't
interested in anything more. Yet talking to God should be as normal
as eating three meals a day. Through prayer we confirm God's agenda
will be carried out, declare our needs, seek forgiveness, avoid
temptation, and affirm the Kingdom of God and His power. |
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