"We declare that one who uses the God-given body of another without divine sanction abuses the very soul of that individual. In exploiting the body of another - one desiccated the atonement of Christ, which saved that soul, and makes possible the gift of eternal life."
"Who makes us feel that if God is smiling on another, then He surely must-how be frowning on us? You and I both know who does this- it is the father of all lies."
"As others seem to grow larger in our sight, we think we must therefor be smaller. So, unfortunately, we occasionally act that way...we are bombarded with the message that on the world's scale of things we have been weighed in the balance and found wanting."
"In a world that constantly compares people, ranking them as more or less intelligent, more or less attractive, more or less successful- it is no really easy to believe in a divine love that does not do the same."
"Most 'thou shalt not" commandments are meant to keep us from hurting others, but I am convinced the commandment not to covet is meant to keep us from hurting ourselves."
Walk peacefully. Walk confidently. Walk without fear or envy...No one of us is less treasured or cherished of God than another. He loves each one of us- insecurities, anxieties, self-image, and all. He doesn't measure our talents or our looks; He doesn't measure our professions or possessions. He cheers on every runner, calling out that the race is against sin, not against each other."
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