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NaderA
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Feb 21, 2008 - 06:33 AM |
 
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Augustine writes,
God destroys sinners not only in anger but also in compassion[.] For sinners are destroyed in two ways: either...the men themselves are punished for their sins, or, like the Ninevites, the men’s sins are destroyed by repentance. God’s prediction, therefore, was fulfilled: the wicked Nineveh was overthrown, and a good Nineveh built up. For its walls and houses remained standing; the city was overthrown in its depraved manners.
-City of God, ch. 24
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mikedaoud
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Mar 24, 2008 - 08:31 PM |
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hmm.. interesting
I think this could help me out when praying the psalms
like when King David says build the walls of Jerusalem... can you refer it to as God helping you grow spiritualy?
What do you think?
I would like to get more comments on this topic for it could help me out. |
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NaderA
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Mar 25, 2008 - 07:46 AM |
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Many of the fathers, particularly St. John Climacus, intimate that God may allow us to fall into smaller faults to "wake us up". Mainly this is happens when one is drunk with pride/delusion.
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mikehenry
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Joined: Jan 19, 2006
Location: St. Mary and St. Moses Coptic Orthodox Church, Buffalo, NY, USA
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Mar 25, 2008 - 09:31 AM |
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Hey Mike,
I think you might find this article useful...
http://mystjohn.org/articles/My%20Jerusalem.htm
Pray for me,
Mike Henry |
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http://www.buffalocopts.org
"When I said, 'My foot is slipping,' Your love, O LORD, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, Your consolation brought joy to my soul."
Psalm 93:18-19
"My eyes are always toward the Lord, for He shall pluck my feet out of the trap."
Psalm 24: 15 |
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mikedaoud
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Mar 25, 2008 - 12:22 PM |
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Thanks Mike!! Interesting article
But NaderA... can you explain the part where St Augustine says "the men themselves are punished for their sins"
How are they punished? |
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