One Who Practices Pure Religion Soon Discovers

Pleasure Usually Takes The Form Of Me And Now; Joy Is Us And Always.

The Best And Most Clear Indicator That We Are Progressing Spiritually And Coming Unto Christ Is The Way We Treat Other People.

According To The Dictionary, Knock Has Two Definitions: "to Strike Something With A Sharp Blow," And "to Find Fault With, A Harsh And Often Petty Criticism." Perhaps In Human Relationships Both Of These Meanings Could Apply. Almost All Men Will Respond To Sincere Praise And Rebel At Harsh And Cutting Criticisms.

Blessed Is He Or She Who Avoids Being Offended.

A Friend Is A Possession We Earn, Not A Gift. ....the Lord Has Declared That Those Who Serve Him And Keep His Commandments Are Called His Servants. After They Have Been Tested And Tried And Are Found Faithful And True In All Things, They Are Called No Longer Servants, But Friends. His Friends Are The Ones He Will Take Into His Kingdom And With Whom He Will Associate In An Eternal Inheritance.