The decree of God is His eternal plan or purpose, in which He has foreordained all things that come to pass. Since it includes many particulars, we often speak of the divine decrees in the plural, though in reality there is but a single decree. It covers all the works of God in creation and redemption, and also embraces the actions of men, not excluding their sinful deeds. But while it rendered the entrance of sin into the world certain, it does not make God responsible for our sinful deeds. His decree with respect to sin is a permissive decree.
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#1 · June 30, 2003, 6:25 am

Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>

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I can share your life, but I cannot live it for you.

I can teach you things, but I cannot make you learn.

I can give you directions, but I cannot always lead you

I can allow you freedom, but I cannot account for it.

I can take you to church, but I cannot make you believe

I can teach you right from wrong but can't decide for U
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I can give you love, but cannot force it upon you.

I can teach you to be a friend, but cannot make you one.

I can teach you to share, but cannot make you unselfish.

I can teach you respect, but can't force U to show honor.

I can tell you the facts of life, but can't build your reputation

I can tell you about lofty goals, but can't achieve them for you

I can teach you to obey, but can't answer for your actions

I can warn you about sins, but cannot make your morals.

I can love you as my child, but can't place you in God's family

I can pray for you, but cannot make you walk with God.

I can teach you about Jesus, but cannot make Him your Savior.

I can teach you about prayer, but I cannot make you pray.

I can tell you how to live, but I cannot give you eternal life.

 
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<><> THOUGHTS <><>

Give God what's right, not what's left!

"Pray" is a four letter word that you can say anywhere.
Man's way leads to a hopeless end! God's way leads to an endless hope!
A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.
He who kneels before God can stand before anyone!
To be almost saved is to be totally lost.
We're too blessed to be depressed.
In the sentence of life the Devil may be a comma, but DO NOT LET him be
the PERIOD!
Don't put a question mark where God put a period.
God loves everyone, but probably prefers "fruits of the spirit" over
"religious nuts"!
God grades on the cross, not the curve.
Are you wrinkled with burden? Come on into Church for a faith lift!
Prayer: Don't give God instructions, just report for duty!
Wal-Mart isn't the only saving place!
God doesn't want shares of your life; He wants controlling interest!
Don't wait for 6 strong men to take you to church.
A family altar can alter a family.
We don't change the message, the message changes us. This Church is
"Prayer Conditioned"!
When God ordains, He sustains.
WARNING: Exposure to the Son may prevent burning!
Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark. Most people want
to serve God, but only in an advisory capacity.
Having truth decay? Brush up on your Bible!
Exercise daily. Walk with the Lord!
Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous. Wisdom has two
parts: 1) Having a lot to say. 2) Not saying it.
Never give the devil a ride! He will always want to drive!
Watch your step carefully! Everyone else does!
A clean conscience makes a soft pillow.
Nothing ruins the truth like stretching it.
You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to discourage him.
He who is good at making excuses is seldom good for anything else.

Kindness is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.
He who angers you controls you!
Worry is the darkroom in which "negatives" are developed.

Give Satan an inch and he'll be a ruler.
For all you do, His blood's for you!
Forbidden fruits create many jams.
Be ye fishers of men. You catch them and He will clean them.
Deciding not to choose is still making a choice.
God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
"Read The Bible ... It Will Scare The Hell Out Of You!" If God is your
Copilot, Swap seats!
 
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Have a Blessed Day
Dave and Barbara
 

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