STUDIES FROM BRETHREN IN CHRIST

11/25/2018 ~ Presidential Quotes 13

♔   PresidentialQuotesPM13.mp3 (42m 58s)   PresidentialQuotesAboutGod13.pptx Darkness has nothing to hope for. In simple pleasure, one breath is the best yet conceived. 16. Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865) Part 6 “The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.” "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." ~ Matthew 6:34 “Surely He intends some great good to follow this mighty convulsion which no mortal could make, and no mortal could stay.” ... since then you would need to go out of the world. ... ~ 1st Corinthians 5:9-11 Submitted to the Sec. of War. On principle I dislike an oath which requires a man to swear he has not done wrong. It rejects the Christian principle of forgiveness on terms of repentance. I think it is enough if the man does no wrong hereafter. "... Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you." ~ John 5:14 “The Union is much older than the Constitution. It was formed in fact, by the Articles of Association in 1774. It was matured and continued by the Declaration of Independence in 1776.” Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. ... ~ Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 The declaration of independence and decency goes far back before recorded history, when men befriended one another in common goals of uplifting families assuring both communities alike. “Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?” "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head." ~ Romans 12:20 "We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory, stretching from every battle-field, and patriot grave, to every living heart and hearth-stone, all over this broad land, will yet swell the chorus of the Union, when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature.” “I do the very best I can, I mean to keep going. If the end brings me out all right, then what is said against me won't matter. If I'm wrong, ten angels swearing I was right won't make a difference.” Judgment waits for all ⭣          ⭨                                ⭩          ⭦ ⮁ ⭧ ⮀     ⛹     ⮂ “With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh I should die.” A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones. ~ Proverbs 17:22 Even in laughter the heart may sorrow, And the end of mirth may be grief. ~ Proverbs 14:13 Sorrow is better than laughter, For by a sad countenance the heart is made better. ~ Ecclesiastes 7:3 For in much wisdom is much grief, And he who increases knowledge increases sorrow. ~ Ecclesiastes 1:18 “In this sad world of ours sorrow comes to all and it often comes with bitter agony. Perfect relief is not possible except with time. You cannot now believe that you will ever feel better. But this is not true. You are sure to be happy again. Knowing this, truly believing it will make you less miserable now. I have had enough experience to make this statement.” “In order to win a man to your cause, you must first reach his heart, the great high road to his reason.” Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts. ~ Proverbs 21:2 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, ... ~ Proverbs 3:5-6 ... out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus ... ~ 2nd Corinthians 4:6 ... God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, ... ~ 1st Peter 3:15 ... "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." ~ John 3:3 Unless one sees through the lens of Jesus, and His ways, worldliness remains devoid of true intended godliness. “He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help.” “Here in my heart, my happiness, my house. Here inside the lighted window is my love, my hope, my life. Peace is my companion on the pathway winding to the threshold. Inside this portal dwells new strength in the security, serenity, and radiance of those I love above life itself. Here two will build new dreams -- dreams that tomorrow will come true. The world over, these are the thoughts at eventide when footsteps turn ever homeward. In the haven of the hearthside is rest and peace and comfort.” "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, ..." ~ Revelation 3:20 Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; ... ~ Proverbs 24:3-4   PresidentialQuotesPM13.5.mp3 (51m 04s) “Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.” A good name is better than precious ointment, And the day of death than the day of one's birth; ~ Ecclesiastes 7:1 "... a tree is known by its fruit." ~ Matthew 12:33 ... in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. ~ James 1:23-24 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days. There are many plans in a man's heart, Nevertheless the LORD'S counsel-that will stand. ~ Proverbs 19:20-21 It is the word of God that helps us to stand again when we fall. “You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.” Some men's sins are clearly evident, preceding them to judgment, but those of some men follow later. ~ 1st Timothy 5:24 “I could write shorter sermons but when I get started I'm too lazy to stop.” ❤ Abraham Lincoln holds cherished ideals of freedom in honorable spirits to be better than we are. Each of us should continue to strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Societies descend into the abyss when we grow callous of one another, and despising of neighbors rages. 17. Andrew Johnson (1865-1869) “I have been almost overwhelmed by the announcement of the sad event [Lincoln's assassination] which has so recently occurred. I feel incompetent to perform duties so important and responsible as those which have been so unexpectedly thrown upon me.” "If I am shot at, I want no man to be in the way of the bullet." “Let us look forward to the time when we can take the flag of our country and nail it below the Cross, and there let it wave as it waved in the olden times, and let us gather around it and inscribed for our motto: 'Liberty and Union, one and inseparable, now and forever,' and exclaim, 'Christ first, our country next!'” “The life of a republic lies certainly in the energy, virtue, and intelligence of its citizens.” Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves. ... ~ Romans 14:22-23 "My right side is paralyzed. I need no doctor. I can overcome my own troubles." Strength of noble character blesses all who would encounter it. ... "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." ... ~ 2nd Corinthians 12:9 It is finding courage through adversity that brings strength to a soul. “There are some who lack confidence in the integrity and capacity of the people to govern themselves. To all who entertain such fears I will most respectfully say that I entertain none . . . If man is not capable, and is not to be trusted with the government of himself, is he to be trusted with the government of others . . . Who, then, will govern? The answer must be, Man for we have no angels in the shape of men, as yet, who are willing to take charge of our political affairs.” “It is our sacred duty to transmit unimpaired to our posterity the blessings of liberty which were bequeathed to us by the founders of the Republic.” “Tyranny and despotism can be exercised by many, more rigorously, more vigorously, and more severely, than by one.” If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked. ~ Proverbs 29:12 "Slavery exists. It is black in the South, and white in the North." "Let them impeach and be damned." “I have performed my duty to my God, my country, and my family. I have nothing to fear in approaching death. To me it is the mere shadow of God's protecting wing . . . Here I will rest in quiet and peace beyond the reach of calumny's poisoned shaft, the influence of envy and jealous enemies, where treason and traitors or State backsliders and hypocrites in church can have no peace.” "... because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. But he who endures to the end shall be saved." ~ Matthew 24:10-13 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. ~ Colossians 3:15 ... and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4:7 When it comes to the end of the day most find the tortures, and blessings, of living alone. Slavery is captured in the bondage of flesh, both physical and mental. In death life is found. Courage must find its muster for salvations glorious path to flourish in the open. Dreadfully, the onslaught of hate gasps upon all, with the hidden frenzies of mankind, deception and scheming lurking at every turn, stealing the truth children hope to have. Wickedness shines as the darkest beacon in man’s halls of so called justice where anger shouts louder than the blown back compassionate. Our petty raging has chewed us to pieces, crippling long held goals of settled God regarded freedoms. Nasty children dominate the adults where God’s callings evaporate to nothing. Destiny of the suicidal oppressed; bickering and self-denial have reduced all our magnificence to sheets of disgust littered upon the ages. Legacies are devoured by the few towering greedy showering lies upon the innocent. Is all that we are for the shame of us? Fallen in our own chambers of opulence, will perchance our children rise in a spiritual upheaval declaring and reclaiming the glories heaven would want all to have? Awaken citizens of God. If America is to be blessed, we must turn back to God where all decency comes forth. Dear Lord, forgive us, bless us, keep us. Many noble men have risen that we might remain as free as we can be. Thank you, Lord, for the freedom given that this great nation may find our guiding godly purpose, extending out to all this world’s desperate prisoners. The fact is God delivers freedom to those that embrace Him and His ways. May His protection and enlightenment bring us back to good sensibilities. Passionate souls in isolation search for the light of truth ● Living one day at a time enhances endurance ● Once recognized, one should flea habitual sinfulness ● Sympathy for enemies increases godliness ● Each of us is accountable to God for who we are ● Laughter cuts the piercing pains of living ● Sorrow deepens sober understanding ● Only hearts open to God can reach higher truths ● Owning lifelong instruction bolsters elderly wisdom ● When Christ comes first all else will follow ● Tranquil lives call for common virtuous knowledge ● Only men of noble character are able to lead ● Ongoing slavery comes by those unjustly dominating ● Peace through thankfulness draws one to the divine There comes a point where rules bury common sense. Hearts deepen when God is made supreme. Darkness is an implosion from without.