A Quote by Douglas A. Lawson
In a world filled with violence, hatred, and suspicion, giving is an expression of faith, trust, and concern.
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The true cause of hatred and violence is faith versus faith, an outward expression of the ancient instinct of tribalism.
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Mentally, physically and emotionally we are the same.
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Faith, as the Bible teaches it, is faith in God coming against everything that contradicts Him- a faith that says, “I will remain true to God’s character whatever He may do.” The highest and the greatest expression of faith in the whole Bible is- “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him” (Job 13:15).
We live in a world that is dominated by war, hate, violence and suspicion. Those are the things that come naturally in this world. So you have to will something else.
