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4. Be Truly Open-Minded

Thomas Less,

open_minds_by_firexjereYes, that’s right, you need to be truly open-minded.  People with theistic beliefs are always accused of not being open-minded. I can, and will, demonstrate that to be incorrect in a later post, but that is not my concern here.  For now I want you to just understand the importance of considering all possible explanations and choosing based on reason (logic), not based on your predetermined ideas.

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3. Treat No One Like A God…Unless It Really Is God

Thomas Less,

Stephen_hawking_2008_nasa3Just who do some people treat as if they are God?

  • Scientists – The open-minded seekers and holders of all truth. (heavy sarcasm in every word)
  • Theologians – The open-minded seekers and holders of ultimate truth. (heavy sarcasm in every word)
  • Academians – The open-minded conveyors of all truth. (heavy sarcasm in every word)
  • You and Me! – The open-minded seekers and holders of our own personal relevant truth.  (heavy
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2. You Must “Follow The Truth Wherever It Leads”

Thomas Less,

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“Follow the Truth, wherever it leads.” was the mantra of Antony Flew.  Dr. Flew was the worlds most pominent Athiest for half a century starting in the late 1950’s . I do not think the quote is originally his, but he used it expertly, and followed it religiously.  So why am I challenging you to follow the advice made famous by an atheist?  There are 2 reasons.

  1. Because a quest
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1. You Must To Be Couragious

Thomas Less,

Courage To Seek

“Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities… because it is the quality which guarantees all others.” Winston Churchill

So why do you need courage to simply consider the possibility of God…or Not God?

Because you can make either choice, to believe or not believe, because that choice is the easy way out.  Moreover, almost everyone who makes a choice, thinks everyone who chose the opposite is “taking the …

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Beginners Bible Study – Ephesians 5: 10-20 – The small things matter

Thomas Less,

ten_commandments10Carefully determine what pleases the Lord.

Such a short but powerful verse.  We are commanded to spend time carefully considering what pleases Jesus.  This done through prayer and study of the Bible – and then applying that to our life!

11Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. 12It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do …

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Beginner’s Bible Study – Ephesians 5:1-8 Small Things Matter

Thomas Less,

Mustard-Seeds1Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved usa and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.

3Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God’s people. 4Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse …

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Beginner's Bible Study – Ephesians 4:17-32 – He makes it all pretty clear.

Thomas Less,

QuestionMark17With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused. 18Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him. 19They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity.

Remember that when the …

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Beginner's Bible Study – Ephesians 4:1-6 God's Calling You

Thomas Less,

Cell Phone1Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. 2Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 3Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. 4For there is one body and …

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