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Sunday, August 14, 2011

Remember the Word "Character" by Dr. Jay A. Quine

Character -- Romans 5:3-4
Some of our friends are real characters. My teenage boys can sometimes be real characters. But it is not for moronic behavior that bible uses the word “character” but for being mature. So we read, “tribulation brings perseverance, and perseverance proven character.” If we deliberately rely on the power of the Word of God, and presence of the Spirit of God, we and can mature, even the core of our character. God molds in us the character to face anything. This is Dr. Jay Quine. Remember the word. Hang in there; persevere and know that God allowed your circumstance to perfect your character.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Dr. Jay A. Quine reflects on Jesus' use of "blessed"

Jesus is considered by scholars such as Weber ... Quine on the meaning of BlessedMatthew 5 "Blessed"
Don’t worry; be happy; was a popular song some years ago. But with all the pressures and trials of life, be happy don’t worry sounds like a fantasy! How can I not worry when I have bills to pay, and kids to raise, and a job at which I am to succeed, and pressures from extended family. And then I am supposed to be involved in ministry! I’m too pressured to be happy. But Jesus said, Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Blessed are the gentle. Blessed are the peacemakers. This is Dr. Jay Quine, remembering the word “blessed”. It means to be content, at peace, at rest, to be happy, regardless of all the concerns and pressures of life. Oddly it is Recognizing your poverty of spirit you can be happy –for yours is the Kingdom of heaven.