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Pseudo-Chrysostom: Lest perchance anyone considering how great is the difference between God and man, and weighing his own sins should despair of obtaining, and so never take in hand to ask; therefore He proposes a comparison of the relation between father and son; that should we despair because of our sins, we may hope because of God's ...
Give me, my God, what remains Give me what no one ever asks of you. I do not ask for rest Nor tranquility Whether that of the soul or the body. I ask not for wealth, Or success, or even health. All that, my God, you are asked so much for That you no longer have them. Give me, my God, what remains Give me what others refuse. I want insecurity ...
After turning down the last, he drowns in the flood. After his death, the man meets God and asks why he did not intervene. God responds that he sent all the would-be rescuers to the man's aid on the expectation he would accept the help, highlighting the axiom that God acts through humans and other earthly entities.
In the original language the terms ask, seek, and knock are/were intended to mean a continuous act versus a one-time act: Ask (and keep asking), and it will be given you. Seek (and keep seeking), and you will find. Knock (and keep knocking) and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks (and keeps on asking) receives.
According to the Hebrew Bible, in the encounter of the burning bush (Exodus 3:14), Moses asks what he is to say to the Israelites when they ask what gods have sent him to them, and YHWH replies, "I am who I am", adding, "Say this to the people of Israel, 'I am has sent me to you. ' " [4] Despite this exchange, the Israelites are never written to have asked Moses for the name of God. [13]
Trump said he does not ask God for forgiveness during a 2015 interview at the Family Leadership Summit. Now, Evangelicals for Harris are highlighting his statement in a new attack ad (C-Span)
In Matthew, a rich young man asks Jesus what actions bring eternal life. First, Jesus advises the man to obey the commandments. When the man responds that he already observes them, and asks what else he can do, Jesus adds: If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come ...
In one Wednesday post, McNamara showed off his view of a raging fire while asking followers not to call 911 on his behalf. "Guys I appreciate your concern. But sharing my coordinates or calling ...