JohnR7

I know christians that only go on group dating. They do not take a chance on being alone with someone.

Of course, you should read the original language. Strongs helps. I use bible hub dot com. If you want to claim the promises of God, then the KJV is best. I look at all the translations because that helps us to understand the word of God better so we can apply the word to our life.

We are to love our enemy and do good to those who do evil to us. Just as we are to forgive as we want to be forgiven.

There are legal ways to enter this country. First, you have to get an education.

I am not worried about what we read in our Biology book. There has been much debate and discussion as to what we should teach.

What we cannot pay, Jesus pays for us. Yet we still receive rewards.

God impressed upon me many times that He is a God of absolute and perfect justice. Universality: Natural laws are applicable across different contexts, times, and locations within the known universe. They are not limited to specific situations or regions but are believed to hold true everywhere. Predictability: Natural laws provide a basis for making predictions about future events or outcomes based on the known principles and relationships between variables. They allow scientists to formulate hypotheses, conduct experiments, and make reliable forecasts. Mathematical Expression: Many natural laws can be expressed mathematically, using equations and formulas. This mathematical framework allows for precise quantitative analysis and the ability to make specific predictions and calculations. Consistency and Reproducibility: Natural laws are consistent and reproducible, meaning that their effects can be observed and replicated under controlled conditions. This enables other scientists to test and verify the laws through independent experimentation.

I have a lot of stuff because it seems the more we give, the more we get in return. Yet it seems to me I was happier when I could fit all I owned in a backpack or a duffle bag. What we have is a burden if we have to carry it with us. Even though we adjust to carry the weight.

Giving does not always help people and often it does more harm than good. There is a real art to giving in a way to really help others. Perhaps it is my own bias that I would rather associate with the poor than the rich. Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? James 2:5 Proverbs 13:7 One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. Even we are told the love of money, is the root of all kinds of evil (1 Timothy 6:10) Jesus tells us blessed are the poor and the meek, they inherit the world. (Beatitudes)

Yes, you can not buy your way into Heaven, God looks at the heart. Jesus does teach us to give away all we have and then we will have treasures in Heaven. I have lots of stuff to give away.

I do not wear a wedding ring. When you do construction work it is too dangerous. The first thing they show us in our shop book in high school is a photo of a man who had his finger ripped off from his wedding ring.

Modern Synthesis: In the early 20th century, the field of genetics emerged, and its integration with Darwinian natural selection led to the development of the Modern Synthesis or Neo-Darwinism. This synthesis incorporated Mendelian genetics and population genetics into evolutionary theory, providing a more comprehensive understanding of how genetic variation arises and is inherited within populations.

The evidence is in the mathematical value of the Hebrew letters. Gematria is a system where each Hebrew letter has a numerical value, and words or phrases with the same numerical value are believed to have significant connections or meanings. The value of the Hebrew letters in Genesis 1:1 can be calculated as follows: בְּרֵאשִׁית בָּרָא אֱלֹהִים אֵת הַשָּׁמַיִם וְאֵת הָאָרֶץ׃ Transliteration: B'reishit bara Elohim et hashamayim v'et ha'aretz. Gematria Calculation: בְּ = 2 רֵאשִׁית = 913 בָּרָא = 203 אֱלֹהִים = 86 אֵת = 401 הַשָּׁמַיִם = 395 וְאֵת = 407 הָאָרֶץ = 296 The gematria sum of the verse is 2701. According to some gematria interpretations, this sum of 2701 is significant because it is equal to the numerical value of the Hebrew phrase "רְאֵשִׁית חָכְמָה" (reishit chokhmah), which translates to "the beginning of wisdom." This interpretation suggests that Genesis 1:1 represents the foundation or starting point of all wisdom and knowledge.

We are told to lean not on our own understanding. Proverbs 3:5

Yes, there is evidence.