Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, "So shall your offspring be." Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead -- since he was about a hundred years old -- and that Sarah's womb was also dead. Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.
Romans 4:18-21
The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased,
grace increased all the more, so that, just as sin reigned in death,
so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 5:20-21
This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants,
who give their full time to governing. Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes,
pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.
Romans 13:6-8
Thursday, April 16, 2009
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