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401 | Commentary on Psalm 19 | Ps 19:1 | GeorJoy | 89313 | ||
Now the wordy version from Mathew Henry 2 of 3 or 4 If you're interested in the other 2 or 3 pages, please respond to this note with your eMail address. I will be glad to send it. I just don't feel right making such large posts. George |
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402 | Commentary on Psalm 19 | Ps 19:1 | GeorJoy | 89312 | ||
Now the wordy version from Mathew Henry 2 of 3 or 4 III. The scope of it. It is manifestly intended, 1. To assist the exercises of natural religion, and to kindle in the souls of men those devout affections which we owe to God as our Creator, owner, ruler, and benefactor. The book of Job helps to prove our first principles of the divine perfections and providence; but this helps to improve them in prayers and praises, and professions of desire towards him, dependence on him, and an entire devotedness and resignation to him. Other parts of scripture show that God is infinitely above man, and his sovereign Lord; but this shows us that he may, notwithstanding, be conversed with by us sinful worms of the earth; and there are ways in which, if it be not our own fault, we may keep up communion with him in all the various conditions of human life. 2. To advance the excellencies of revealed religion, and in the most pleasing powerful manner to recommend it to the world. There is indeed little or nothing of the ceremonial law in all the book of Psalms. Though sacrifice and offering were yet to continue many ages, yet they are here represented as things which God did not desire (Psa_40:6, Psa_51:16), as things comparatively little, and which in time were to vanish away. But the word and law of God, those parts of it which are moral and of perpetual obligation are here all along magnified and made honourable, nowhere more. And Christ, the crown and centre of revealed religion, the foundation, corner, and top-stone, of that blessed building, is here clearly spoken of in type and prophecy, his sufferings and the glory that should follow, and the kingdom that he should set up in the world, in which God's covenant with David, concerning his kingdom, was to have its accomplishment. What a high value does this book put upon the word of God, his statutes and judgments, his covenant and the great and precious promises of it; and how does it recommend them to us as our guide and stay, and our heritage for ever! IV. The use of it. All scripture, being given by inspiration of God, is profitable to convey divine light into our understandings; but this book is of singular use with that to convey divine life and power, and a holy warmth, into our affections. There is no one book of scripture that is more helpful to the devotions of the saints than this, and it has been so in all ages of the church, ever since it was written and the several parts of it were delivered to the chief musician for the service of the church. 1. It is of use to be sung. Further than David's psalms we may go, but we need not, for hymns and spiritual songs. What the rules of the Hebrew metre were even the learned are not certain. But these psalms ought to be rendered according to the metre of every language, at least so as that they may be sung for the edification of the church. And methinks it is a great comfort to us, when we are singing David's psalms, that we are offering the very same praises to God that were offered to him in the days of David and the other godly kings of Judah. So rich, so well made, are these divine poems, that they can never be exhausted, can never be worn thread-bare. 2. It is of use to be read and opened by the ministers of Christ, as containing great and excellent truths, and rules concerning good and evil. Our Lord Jesus expounded the psalms to his disciples, the gospel psalms, and opened their understandings (for he had the key of David) to understand them, Luk_24:44. 3. It is of use to be read and meditated upon by all good people. It is a full fountain, out of which we may all be drawing water with joy |
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403 | Commentary on Psalm 19 | Ps 19:1 | GeorJoy | 89311 | ||
Now the wordy version from Mathew Henry 1 of 3 or 4 Psalms - Psalms - An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Book of Psalms We have now before us one of the choicest and most excellent parts of all the Old Testament; nay, so much is there in it of Christ and his gospel, as well as of God and his law, that it had been called the abstract, or summary, of both Testaments. The History of Israel, which we were long upon, let us to camps and council-boards, and there entertained and instructed us in the knowledge of God. The book of Job brought us into the schools, and treated us with profitable disputations concerning God and his providence. But this book brings us into the sanctuary, draws us off from converse with men, with the politicians, philosophers, or disputers of this world, and directs us into communion with God, by solacing and reposing our souls in him, lifting up and letting out our hearts towards him. Thus may we be in the mount with God; and we understand not our interests if we say not, It is good to be here. Let us consider, I. The title of this book. It is called, 1. The Psalms; under that title it is referred to, Luk_24:44. The Hebrew calls it Tehillim, which properly signifies Psalms of praise, because many of them are such; but Psalms is a more general word, meaning all metrical compositions fitted to be sung, which may as well be historical, doctrinal, or supplicatory, as laudatory. Though singing be properly the voice of joy, yet the intention of songs is of a much greater latitude, to assist the memory, and both to express and to excite all the other affections as well as this of joy. The priests had a mournful muse as well as joyful ones; and the divine institution of singing psalms is thus largely intended; for we are directed not only to praise God, but to teach and admonish ourselves and one another in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs, Col_3:16. 2. It is called the Book of Psalms; so it is quoted by St. Peter, Act_1:20. It is a collection of psalms, of all the psalms that were divinely inspired, which, though composed at several times and upon several occasions, are here put together without any reference to or dependence upon one another; thus they were preserved from being scattered and lost, and were in so much greater readiness for the service of the church. See what a good master we serve, and what pleasantness there is in wisdom's ways, when we are not only commanded to sing at our work, and have cause enough given us to do so, but have words also put in our mouths and songs prepared to our hands. II. The author of this book. It is, no doubt, derived originally from the blessed Spirit. They are spiritual songs, words which the Holy Ghost taught. The penman of most of them was David the son of Jesse, who is therefore called the sweet psalmist of Israel, 2Sa_23:1. Some that have not his name in their titles yet are expressly ascribed to him elsewhere, as Psa_2:1-12 (Act_4:25) and Psa_96:1-13 and 105 (1 Chr. 16). One psalm is expressly said to be the prayer of Moses (Ps. 90); and that some of the psalms were penned by Asaph is intimated, 2Ch_29:30, where they are said to praise the Lord in the words of David and Asaph, who is there called a seer or prophet. Some of the psalms seem to have been penned long after, as Psa_137:1-9, at the time of the captivity in Babylon; but the far greater part of them were certainly penned by David himself, whose genius lay towards poetry and music, and who was raised up, qualified, and animated, for the establishing of the ordinance of singing psalms in the church of God, as Moses and Aaron were, in their day, for the settling of the ordinances of sacrifice; theirs is superseded, but his remains, and will to the end of time, when it shall be swallowed up in the songs of eternity. Herein David was a type of Christ, who descended from him, not from Moses, because he came to take away sacrifice (the family of Moses was soon lost and extinct), but to establish and perpetuate joy and praise; for of the family of David in Christ there shall be no end. |
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404 | Commentary on Psalm 19 | Ps 19:1 | GeorJoy | 89310 | ||
From Matthew Henrys Concise Version Psalms - David was the penman of most of the psalms, but some evidently were composed by other writers, and the writers of some are doubtful. But all were written by the inspiration of the Holy Ghost; and no part of the Old Testament is more frequently quoted or referred to in the New. Every psalm either points directly to Christ, in his person, his character, and offices; or may lead the believer's thoughts to Him. And the psalms are the language of the believer's heart, whether mourning for sin, thirsting after God, or rejoicing in Him. Whether burdened with affliction, struggling with temptation, or triumphing in the hope or enjoyment of deliverance; whether admiring the Divine perfections, thanking God for his mercies, mediating on his truths, or delighting in his service; they form a Divinely appointed standard of experience, by which we may judge ourselves. Their value, in this view, is very great, and the use of them will increase with the growth of the power of true religion in the heart. By the psalmist's expressions, the Spirit helps us to pray. If we make the psalms familiar to us, whatever we have to ask at the throne of grace, by way of confession, petition, or thanksgiving, we may be assisted from thence. Whatever devout affection is working in us, holy desire or hope, sorrow or joy, we may here find words to clothe it; sound speech which cannot be condemned. In the language of this Divine book, the prayers and praises of the church have been offered up to the throne of grace from age to age. ************************************** George |
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405 | Is God hand so short that he cannot lead | Col 2:21 | GeorJoy | 89309 | ||
Tim Let the "whole word" be your guide. If you continue in your studies, you will recieve answers to questions that you have not even asked yet. Read the word from cover to cover and then reread it. Be careful of anything that can not be backed up by the word. If it is not backed up by scripture, it is opinion. And this statement can be backed this statement up by scripture. George |
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406 | To be led by the Spirit, or castrated? | Matt 5:22 | GeorJoy | 89306 | ||
I concede. George |
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407 | What is the account we will give? | Rom 14:12 | GeorJoy | 89305 | ||
Your answer can be found in the parable of the Ten Talents. Mat 25:14 to 30. We will give account for what we do with what we have been given. George |
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408 | Judgement or Discernment? | Rom 14:12 | GeorJoy | 89304 | ||
I thought this was a serious question and answer forum. My appologies. Instead of the word you, I meant to use "we." I simply asked a question that was designed to make people think about where they should go to get answers to questions concerning (their) eternal soul. Where I hope those who post answers herein go or have gone before. If asking a question designed to get people into the word of God is "Judgement," I am guilty and make no defence. This is a question I wish someone would have asked me long ago, for if I had only known then of all the False Prophets in "brothers, sisters and preachers clothing.... " What percentage of todays Evangelists, TV and Radio preachers AND churches invite or challenge the congrigation to study the word for themselves? Thank God, There are many. However, anyone who does not live in a dream world would surely agree that there are more that do not than do. A person has to have a discerning spirit to tell them apart. Discernment. Judgement. Look them up. There is a fine line between these two words, but there is a difference. If truth is a stumbling block, I make no appologies. If bluntness is a stumbling block, I have only spoken the truth. If, and only IF I am wrong, I appologize. May the Lord and whoever I have caused to stumble forgive me. HERE IS THE ANSWER TO MY QUESTION. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. KJV 1Co 2:14 Here is what I was trying say to the carnally minded: Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. KJV 2Ti 2:15 George |
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409 | Are we Stupid or Lazy? Our Soul at stak | Not Specified | GeorJoy | 89273 | ||
I see so many questions here. I am gratefull for them for they make me think and research. What I simply don't understand is WHY there are so many LAZY people where the WORD of God is concerned. It is ones MORTAL SOUL at Stake. Why do people ALWAYS turn to people for the interpritation of Gods word? Surely in this country today, bibles are readily available to everyone who has a desire to have one. Oh, but I don't understand what I read? Are you Stupid? 1 a : slow of mind : OBTUSE b : given to unintelligent decisions or acts : acting in an unintelligent or careless manner c : lacking intelligence or reason : Or are you simply Lazy? not easily aroused to activity. LAZY suggests a disinclination to work or to take trouble *convenience foods for lazy cooks*. INDOLENT suggests a love of ease and a settled dislike of movement or activity *the heat made us all indolent*. SLOTHFUL implies a temperamental inability to act promptly or speedily when action or speed is called for *fired for being slothful about filling orders*. If one reads the word they will learn that they will eventually learn it. So why can we not learn from the experiances of others? Just wondering... George |
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410 | Are we Stupid or Lazy? Our Soul at stak | Rom 14:12 | GeorJoy | 89280 | ||
I see so many questions here. I am gratefull for them for they make me think and research. What I simply don't understand is WHY there are so many LAZY people where the WORD of God is concerned. It is ones MORTAL SOUL at Stake. Why do people ALWAYS turn to people for the interpritation of Gods word? Surely in this country today, bibles are readily available to everyone who has a desire to have one. Oh, but I don't understand what I read? Are you Stupid? 1 a : slow of mind : OBTUSE b : given to unintelligent decisions or acts : acting in an unintelligent or careless manner c : lacking intelligence or reason : Or are you simply Lazy? not easily aroused to activity. LAZY suggests a disinclination to work or to take trouble *convenience foods for lazy cooks*. INDOLENT suggests a love of ease and a settled dislike of movement or activity *the heat made us all indolent*. SLOTHFUL implies a temperamental inability to act promptly or speedily when action or speed is called for *fired for being slothful about filling orders*. If one reads the word they will learn that they will eventually learn it. So why can we not learn from the experiances of others? Just wondering... George |
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411 | Should women be teaching in churches? | 1 Tim 2:12 | GeorJoy | 89271 | ||
You decide. Paul also states elsewhere that there is no Greek or Jew, male or female in Christ. But remember that your decision is yours and does not bind others. Also remember that it is mans nature to have others accepts his beliefs concerning matters such as this. Judges Chapter 4 1Ti 2:11-15 See my other responses dated today 7/13/03 on this matter. George |
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412 | Calling, contrary to scripture? | 1 Tim 2:12 | GeorJoy | 89269 | ||
What makes you think that the verses you quote forbid anything? Paul did not say that it was revealed to him that a woman was not to preach or have authority over a man. He did said "But (I) do not allow a woman..." Did he say that ANYONE ELSE WAS NOT TO ALLOW.... ? NO! What did he say. ANYONE stating otherwise is mixing LEAVEN with his bread. Didn't Paul himself state that there is neither male nor female in Christ? What about "Deborah" in the book of Judges? If Paul were condemning women as leaders, wouldn't he be condemning Gods having chosen a "WOMAN" to lead his people? I Think NOT. Those who interpreter Paul add too much leaven to the bread. And according to the word, they will have to account for their words. When proven wrong by the very Book one quotes, where is that going to leave one? See my answer to " Women whosay "God called me to pastor (?)" I don't care what men say! If one can't prove it scripturaly, It is only ones opinion. If Scripture says it, I believe it. If one can show me scripture that backs up ones belief without ones interpretation thereof, I will say it is FACT. Otherwise it is OPINION or leaven. Nothing more! George |
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413 | Women whosay "God called me to pastor | 1 Tim 2:12 | GeorJoy | 89265 | ||
I'm not an authority, but I have done some serious study on this matter as it is close to my heart. For I will not be mislead. I like the way you put it. "when men will not step up to the plate, women sometimes have to." So far my studies have not shown me anything biblically that "I beleive" directly forbids a woman to preact. Paul puts up a good argument against such in his first epistle to Timothy 2:11-15. If you will note however, he says "But I suffer not a woman to teach." He didn't command that a woman not teach. He said "But I suffer not a woman to teach." And he then gave his reason. Which in my humble opinion was a very good one. However, in the book of Judges, was there not a woman who once led Israel as a prophet? There was. It will be a good experience if you research this if you are not aware of it. Also.... In Galations Paul writes Gal 3:26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. PAULS OWN WORDS WERE "there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. My personal studies would conclude that although, as he specifically stated that "he" was against women preachers, Paul left it up to the individual and the church to make the decision as to whether their preacher would be male or female for "there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus." And that there are other occurrances in the word that uphold my conclusion. If one takes "the WHOLE bible into consideration," they would concur. God has not contradicted his word. It has simply been mis-interprited. Perhaps some leven has gotten to your bread. It is not a contradiction of Gods word for a woman to preach. I defy anyone to "PROVE BIBLICALLY" otherwise. If this can be done "through the word, and in a "Christ like" manor, I will post an appology. Otherwise I simply don't care to hear mans "levin." George |
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414 | hoping to turn christian soon | Matt 7:14 | GeorJoy | 89261 | ||
There is NOIF; Jesus did die for our sins! Sin remains because many have not accepted His sacrifice. Even those who have accepted still sin because they are mortal and weakin the flesh. (KJV) Mat 26:41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. "The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." (GNB)Heb 9:28 In the same manner Christ also was offered in sacrifice once to take away the sins of many. He will appear a second time, not to deal with sin, but to save those who are waiting for him. Save them from what? The tribulation period. (GNB)Gal 3:22 But the scripture says that the whole world is under the power of sin; and so the gift which is promised on the basis of faith in Jesus Christ is given to those who believe. Sin will rein in this worldtill the devil is bound. God will eventually eliminate all sin. UNTIL THAT DAY, OUR ONLY HOPE FOR SALVATION IS HIS SON WHO PAID THE PRICE FOR SIN WHICH IS DEATH...!!!... George |
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415 | To be led by the Spirit, or castrated? | Not Specified | GeorJoy | 89258 | ||
Searcher In your response to "What is "Moral Law?", you stated, "I also think following the "law of Christ" is tougher." My question is "why." Didn't Jesus simply command us to " Love your neighbor as yourself." Isn't this the command that replaced the ten commandments? I would say that having the laws written on ones heart in the first place, if a person follows Jesus' command to Love your neighbor as yourself; learning to listen to, and therefor to be led by the spirit, would be the most dificult thing for those who have not truly received the spirit. If one follows this command, will they not follow the 10 commandments? by doing so. Didn't Paul say to the Galatians concerning the those who were advocating the law and insisting on the circumcision of the beleivers, "As for those agitators, I wish they would go the whole way and emasculate (CASTRATE) themselves"? NIV Gal 5:12 Your response noted suggests to me that you think it is easier to follow the law than to Live by the Spirit. Just curious. |
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416 | To be led by the Spirit, or castrated? | Matt 5:22 | GeorJoy | 89274 | ||
Searcher In your response to "What is "Moral Law?", you stated, "I also think following the "law of Christ" is tougher." My question is "why." Didn't Jesus simply command us to " Love your neighbor as yourself." Isn't this the command that replaced the ten commandments? I would say that having the laws written on ones heart in the first place, if a person follows Jesus' command to Love your neighbor as yourself; learning to listen to, and therefor to be led by the spirit, would be the most dificult thing for those who have not truly received the spirit. If one follows this command, will they not follow the 10 commandments? by doing so. Didn't Paul say to the Galatians concerning the those who were advocating the law and insisting on the circumcision of the beleivers, "As for those agitators, I wish they would go the whole way and emasculate (CASTRATE) themselves"? NIV Gal 5:12 Your response noted suggests to me that you think it is easier to follow the law than to Live by the Spirit. Just curious. |
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417 | hinderances to correct understanding | Heb 10:1 | GeorJoy | 86692 | ||
You said, "Do church goers begin to embrace certain teachings, because they have been indoctrinated by denominational creeds, and statements?" There is no one other than the particular individual who can answer this question. My years of experience and observance of human nature would lead me to say yes, and no. I would sat that it depends on the individual "church goer." Some go to a particular church because it teaches what they want to hear, or what they believe. Others go to learn and, or to fellowship with those of their belief. Still others go to church just because their neighbors or friends go. They feel, or have been taught that they have to do what others do to be accepted. Some go because they desire to know what church is all about. Others go because they feel that church will get them into heaven. Who cares why others go to church. What they do or don’t do isn’t going to matter where your salvation is concerned. The various denominations once hindered me. I am now what I consider “NON DENOMINATIONAL.” The Holy Bible is my only denomination. Jesus Christ died on the cross for the sins of all who believe in Him. He rose after 3 days, and later ascended to be at the right hand of God the Father. If the church preaches that, and adheres to the other teachings of the Holy Bible, as far as I am concerned, everything else is just icing on the top of the cake. Some like chocolate, some coconut, others like strawberry or vanilla icing. Personally, I like em all, as long as the filling is REAL. Church or denomination isn’t going to get anyone to heaven. Hopefully, if the church is what it was intended to be, it will show many, (no matter the denominational beliefs,) the way to get there though. 2 Timothy 2:15-16 KJV Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth 16) But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. Bottom line… We are each responsible for the health and well being of our own soul. Going to church is like going to a restaurant. Some like Chinese, others like Mexican, while still others like good ole Country cooking. Whatever a persons taste, they go to a restaurant because they are hungry and need nourishment. It is the same where churches are concerned, except instead of being a physical hunger and need for nourishment; it is a spiritual hunger and need for nourishment. |
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418 | Friends smoking cigars, bad or not? | Rom 14:21 | GeorJoy | 86473 | ||
I also would have to quote Ro 14:21 I would add however Mat 15:16-19 And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding? 17 Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? 18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. 19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: I would also carefully consider the following. 1Co 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 1Co 3:17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. Geo |
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419 | Why does NIV OMIT verses in KJV? | Bible general Archive 1 | GeorJoy | 86471 | ||
Thanks to all who responded to my question In response to this particular response, I would like to say. What is there, I consider infallible. What is there is not what I had questioned. What was in question was what was not there. I expect that the only perfect copy of the word is the originals. Considering the fact that I couldn't understand the originals if I had them in front of me, I go on faith that the translated copies I do have are as true to the originals as is possible. There are translations out there that are not true to the word. To a layman like myself, they could be a snare. I personally intend to do everything within my power not to be snared by such ignorance and deception. ie "You fill my cup to the brim," versus "My cup runneth over." |
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420 | Pt.2 A Female Oversee | 1 Sam 25:10 | GeorJoy | 86365 | ||
It is odd that I in such discussions I have yet to hear anyone quote 1 Timothy 2:14. I like the way the NIV puts it. I think it says it all. "And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. " I suppose people will listen to whom they will listen. I have heard some very gifted women preaching the word of God. There is a little voice I personally have inside. It's more a feeling, or an inner knowledge than a voice. Every time I have ever gone against that inner "whatever it is," I have regretted it. That voice along with a non-biased study of the word, tells me that The Lord intended for MAN to be the head of the family, the teacher and instructor. And likewise the leader of His Church. There are many fools out there that call themselves men, but just because they are fools don’t mean that woman was ever meant to fulfill their responsibilities. In1 Sam 25:20-39, I recall an occurrence where the King David was going to kill a certain fella who was, what some this day aould call a regular blankety blank... This fellas wife begged the King not to kill him and in not so many words said "he may be a fool, but he is my fool." For her sake the King didn’t kill him. Well, as it ended up, the Lord killed that fella. The King wound marrying the fools wife. From a fools wife to a Kings wife! I wonder if the King would have married her if she had been aspiring to the Priesthood? Women have their responsibilities in in spreading Gods word... If they would only follow their exzmples in Gods word. GeorJoy My screen name represents my name and my wifes name. Not the other way around. She bears my family name. Not the other way around. Adam was created, then Eve. Not the other way around. Eve was the first to be deceived. Not the other way around. Like it or not. These are the facts. And the latter can not be changed. |
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