The book of Philippians is often said to be the most joyful and exuberant of Paul's epistles. That may be true, but to see it through only that lens is to risk missing its strong condemnation of hypocritical self-serving religionists. Here are some excerpts from Philippians in which I've highlighted some of those strong condemnations. Paul was not… Continue reading Philippians is not just a joyful letter
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Psalm 119 has a lot in it for survivors of abuse
Here are some gems from Psalm 119 (ESV) — (53) Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake your law. (69-70) The insolent smear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep your precepts; their heart is unfeeling like fat, but I delight in your law. (78) Let the insolent be… Continue reading Psalm 119 has a lot in it for survivors of abuse
