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True Religion and Inner Renewal
"In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall
direct thy paths," {Proverbs). "But the fruit of the Spirit
is love, joy, peace, patie_nce, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. Since we live
by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit,"
Galatians 5:22, 25. Only through prayer and by putting
to rest our guilt will we find inner renewal. We must
follow our hearts and do things that we know are "right."
To maintain a renewed feeling, we must talk about our
struggles.
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Dennis Rhoten, Arlington, Texas
True religion is not merely an outward exhibition of
worship. True religion comes from the heart. It is not
merely knowing about God, but knowing God by
drawing close to Him through prayer, meditation, study,
and the lives of fellow Christians. To gain spiritual
awareness, a person needs to desire knowledge and
growth in order to be open to receive it when it is gained
through study or through the insight of fellow Christians.
Inner renewal is gained from a sense of hunger to want
to be closer to God. It can be achieved through study,
life-changing experiences, and listening to the wisdom
of others.
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Peggy Usery, Grenada, Mississippi
There is indeed one true and living God who is both
a loving Father and a religious judge. He has
preserved His word, the Bible, through the centuries as
the inspired Guidebook. In it we find the truths and
commands to believe and obey. Both the promises and
the consequences are found in this Book of Books.
Wise is he who heeds. Look at nature around you.
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