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| Topic: Life Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness,, Christian Style | |
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msharmony
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I thought this was awesome
( I edited this from a much longer piece) The Founding Fathers thought life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness were their unalienable rights. Since that day in 1776, Americans have embraced these rights, claimed them, and pursued them. In the United States,we encourage people to pursue the path they think will best allow them to fully achieve these rights. Hundreds of different theories exist on the best way to get there. The Bible gives us some insight on the issue. Let's see what it has to say Life: Remember, Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" (Matthew 4:4) There is more to life than food. Words from the mouth of God are as important as the physical food. Words from the mouth of God result in life. Liberty: ��To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, 'If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.�� John 8:31,32 Doing the perfect law of God gives freedom. Doing the perfect law of God results in blessing from God. Liberty is freedom. Freedom comes from knowing truth. The truth comes from the practical application of the teachings of Jesus Christ. There is no other way to be truly and completely free Pursuit of Happiness: The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. Psalm 19:8 Remember, Jesus said, “if you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” (John 15:10,11) Obey the commands of Jesus and your joy will be complete. |
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I thought this was awesome ( I edited this from a much longer piece) The Founding Fathers thought life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness were their unalienable rights. What the USA's founding fathers meant by "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" aren't rights as defined in the Bible. Indeed, the Bible mentions only one right that God has given to mankind: "Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God ..." - John 1:12 (NIV) |
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Which pursuit? Which happiness?
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I thought this was awesome ( I edited this from a much longer piece) The Founding Fathers thought life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness were their unalienable rights. What the USA's founding fathers meant by "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" aren't rights as defined in the Bible. Indeed, the Bible mentions only one right that God has given to mankind: "Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God ..." - John 1:12 (NIV) I agree, its not a Christian doctrine or anywhere in the bible,,, |
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