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Toris Ross
Universal Truth Podcast is a Christian-based podcast that speaks the truth concerning real issues, entrepreneurship, finances, beliefs (religious/non-religious), relationships, health/fitness, etc. that's taking place in the earth from a biblical perspective. Also, this podcast is to develop and inspire you into your purpose by innovating your mind to be the best that you can be. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toris-ross/support
Narcissism is a personality trait that can be described as having a swollen sense of self-importance, patterns of vainglory, a need to be admired, or a lack of empathy towards others. Many people who identify as narcissistic can be described as overly dramatic, manipulative, arrogant, and self-centered. However, like many other unique personality traits, it can be easily assumed that narcissism is also a trait unique to men. However, narcissism is not unique to gender or sex. Narcissism in women is not new and while there seems to be a gender gap in the diagnosis of narcissism, the traits and signs of narcissism in females and males tend to differ slightly. A female narcissist is more likely to use guilt or neglect to control others whereas a male narcissist may use their power and ranking to exert control.
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Narcissism is extreme selfish to the degree that it makes a person ignore the needs of those around them. While everyone may show occasional narcissistic behavior, true narcissists frequently disregard others or their feelings. They also do not understand the effect that their behavior has on other people. Historically, narcissists do not seek help since it doesn’t fit the image they have of themselves. They may need the encouragement of a loved one to help them seek out professional help.
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Social conflict or group conflict occurs when two or more actors oppose each other in social interaction, mutually advancing social power in an effort to attain scarce or incompatible goals and prevent the opponent from attaining them. Examples include Occupy Wall Street, the education system, the criminal justice system, and race/ethnic group issues.
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Being 'purpose driven" means you’re seeking as a church to do all that Jesus taught his church to do. Every church is driven by something. Tradition, finances, programs, personalities, events, seekers, and even buildings can each be the controlling force in a church. in order for a church to be healthy it must become a purpose driven church by Jesus. If we as believers concentrate on building people, God will build the church.
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Xenophobia can be defined as an established, unreasonable hatred towards or fear of foreigners, or of ideas or beliefs that are perceived as foreign, strange or outside of the norm. Xenophobia, while it is unjustifiable, does have causes that can be attributed to its addition. Poor experiences with others from certain groups, an obvious fear of that which is different, propaganda, or exposure to unspoken or exact xenophobic behavior by others can, unfortunately, all result in acquiring xenophobia.
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Despite their best efforts, many countries will continue to be vulnerable to deliberate introductions of different plant and animal diseases by terrorist groups with an ideological agenda or by governments, corporations, or individuals with a profit motive. The vulnerability to agricultural bio-terrorist attack is a consequence of the mostly low security of agricultural targets, the technical ease of introducing consequential diseases, and the large economic repercussions of even small outbreaks. It is enraged by structural features of global agriculture that are unlikely to change without forceful government intervention: low genetic diversity of plants and animals, extensive mono-culture, and highly concentrated animal agriculture.
While the vulnerability cannot be eliminated, effective response can minimize the damage from both intentionally and naturally introduced disease. There have been suggested an aggressive scientific agenda: continuing education programs for farmers, veterinarians, and extension specialists; development of new diagnostics, vaccines, and pesticides; development of new sensing technologies for early identification of plant disease outbreaks; development of plant varieties resistant to diseases not yet endemic; and an increase in the number of outbreak control specialists assigned to international disease control efforts. This is an expensive agenda, but cost-effective in context—a single serious outbreak prevented or quickly controlled could pay for the program several times over. Given the ever-increasing international traffic in agricultural commodities combined with decreasing transit times, we can expect continued natural introductions of exotic plant and animal diseases. These will easily justify the cost of the programs that is recommended. Clearly, aggressive action is warranted to address the deficiencies of this global current response system, for both naturally and deliberately introduced plant and animal diseases, given the billions of dollars at stake.
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Do you find yourself digging for compliments? Asking where your partner is going, even though you know the answer? Bothering them for extra attention although you spent the entire day together? Maybe you repeatedly ask your spouse about spending time with a coworker who’s just a friend. All of these things are signs of insecurity in a relationship. Many people feel jealous and insecure in their relationships, even if they are loved unconditionally by their partner. Whether you’re in a relatively new relationship or a decades-long marriage, here’s everything you need to know about how to stop being insecure in a relationship.
Unfortunately, many people get discouraged about ever getting over their relationship insecurities because it’s starting to become a pattern. So, they assume it must be some core part of their personality that’s causing the trouble.
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Cultural Stereotyping is when someone has an opinion on another person based on who they are, where they're from, or the language they speak without getting to know the individual. This means that a person has an opinion about someone before they have even met them. People who culturally stereotype expect the targeted group to behave in the way they perceive them.
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Genocide is an internationally recognized crime where acts are committed with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. There are a number of other serious, violent crimes that do not fall under the specific definition of genocide. They include crimes against humanity, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and mass killing.
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Time management is the way we organize and distribute our time between activities, with the result of maximizing productivity and achieving goals. Good time management leads to lower levels of stress and higher levels of job performance and life satisfaction.
High achievers are not born productive. Rather, they've learned and practiced the skills needed to get more done in less time. Productivity is not a talent. It's a learned skill that every individual will need to develop.
It is possible (and easy) to develop good time management skills. There are a wide variety of tips, tricks and methods out there to help you do just that.
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Opportunists are people who see a chance to gain some advantage from a situation, often at the los of ethics or morals. An opportunist snatches every opportunity to improve things for himself. These people act as if they are close friends. But they are not; they are opportunists.
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Universalism is the belief that everyone will be saved. There are many people today who hold to universalism and believe that all people eventually end up in heaven. Perhaps it is the thought of men and women living a life of eternal torment in hell that causes some to reject the teaching of Scripture on this issue. For some it is a misrepresentation on the love and compassion of God—and the neglect of the righteousness and justice of God—that leads them to believe God will have mercy on every living soul. But the Scriptures do teach that some people will spend eternity in hell.
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Distraction is a curse of modern life. Between our cell phones and computer screens, not to mention our kids and coworkers, our attention is constantly being sidetracked. It can become difficult to focus on any one task—or any one person—for very long.
If anything, the world is becoming a more distracting place. Technology is becoming more prevalent and effective. But hoping tech companies change their ways and your boss finally learns to respect your time may take longer than you’re willing to wait. Better to equip yourself with strategies you can utilize right away to manage distraction. After all, although distractions aren’t necessarily your fault, managing them is your responsibility.
In this episode, I discuss why distractions are so harmful, where they originate, and key techniques that will help you finally overcome distractions for good.
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Consistency means doing what works. It means sticking with the tried-and-true. Consistency is also about being regular and steady. You have to put in consistent work in order to see results. This is true of everything in life from your work life to home life to social life. You need to put in the effort and results will follow. There’s just no way around it. So aim for consistency in everything you do. It yields results. Results lead to success.
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An economic depression is a incident wherein an economy is in a state of financial turmoil, often the result of a period of negative activity based on the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rate. It is a lot worse than a recession, with GDP falling significantly, and usually lasts for many years. An economic depression is primarily caused by worsening consumer confidence that leads to a decrease in demand, eventually resulting in companies going out of business. When consumers stop buying products and paying for services, companies need to make budget cuts, including employing fewer workers.
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We all experience change. Change is fluent and can be negative or positive. When things change in your life, it can impact your mental health and well-being. You may even feel out of control in situations that you didn’t expect. However, learning to manage the way you deal with these different situations will benefit your mental health. When good or bad change happens in your life, you’ll need to make an adjustment. Using healthy adjustment methods will help prevent negative effects on your mental health.
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Modern slavery is where one person controls another by utilizing a weakness. It is often linked with human trafficking, where a person is forced into a service against their will – usually forced work or prostitution. The control can be physical, financial or psychological.
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For many Americans, financial concerns are ever present, especially given the uncertainties of today’s economy. While worrying doesn’t solve much, having a plan to try to manage financial challenges can help ease some of that stress.
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The Bible prophesies (or predicts) a leader will arise in the end time who will gain control over most of the world. This leader is referred to in scripture as the Antichrist. We don’t yet know who this man is, but we do know his purpose.
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Psychological manipulation can be defined as the exercise of excessive influence through mental distortion and emotional oppression, with the purpose to take power, control, benefits and/or privileges at the victim’s expense.
It is important to distinguish healthy social influence from psychological manipulation. Healthy social influence occurs between most people, and is part of the give and take of effective relationships. In psychological manipulation, one person is used for the benefit of another. The manipulator purposely creates an imbalance of power and take advantage ofthe victim to serve his or her agenda.
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Corruption is generally defined as the misuse of public authority, and political corruption is here defined as corruption in which the political decision-makers are involved. In addition to a review of the various definitions of corruption a classification of the various forms of corruption (bribery, embezzlement, fraud and extortion). Furthermore, this episode presents some causes and effects of corruption, in particular in economic and political terms.
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Happiness surrounds feelings of satisfaction and contentment and the drive to live a life of meaning, purpose, and depth. It involves creating strong relationships and helping others. It requires uncomfortable or painful experiences—to continue to learn, grow, and evolve.
Wrong interpretations flourish when it comes to what really makes people happy. From pinning hopes of happiness on wealth, status, and possessions, to avoiding any feelings of distress, we are poor predictors of our own future happiness. But understanding what underlies happiness can help you take steps to achieve it.
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You all must have heard about the phrase United we stand divided we fall. Since we have got independence we knew that how important unity is, people can easily break you crush you and throw you if you are alone, but when you stand together then nobody can touch you. We all know that unity gives us courage power and strength, we all have heard this phrase because its commonly used in different places. We can see unity even at the workplace, where team members together work in order to complete the target, even in local trains people create groups so that they can help each other. Unity always supports and help, if any team member works alone there can be chances that person get defeated, but if person works as a team chances of success increases.
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Believers and nonbelievers alike often question whether the theory of evolution is accurate. At times, the popular perception of evolution seems to be that it has been proven beyond all doubt and there are no scientific obstacles left for it.
If creation is true, then there is a Creator to whom we are accountable. Evolution, as often presented today, is an enabler for atheism. Evolution gives atheists a basis for explaining how life developed apart from a Creator God. As such, modern theories of evolution serve as a substitute “creation story” for the religion of atheism.
The Bible is clear: God is the Creator. Any interpretation of science that attempts to remove God from involvement with origins is incompatible with Scripture.
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Procrastination is one of the main barriers blocking you from getting up, making the right decisions and living the dream life you've thought of. Feelings of regret and guilt resulting from missed opportunities tend to stay with people much longer. When you procrastinate, you waste time that you could be investing in something meaningful. If you can overcome this fierce enemy, you will be able to accomplish more and in doing so better utilize the potential that life has to offer.
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True leadership is much more than authority and recognition from the outside world. Instead, leadership is all about developing people and helping others reach their full potential. It’s about equipping others with the right tools and strategies to not only maximize the success of an organization but also the lives of individuals. It’s about breaking down barriers and leading others through the uncertainty of the future.
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Naturalism isa theory that relates scientific method to philosophy by affirming that all beings and events in the universe are natural. Although naturalism denies the existence of truly supernatural realities, it makes allowance for the supernatural, provided that knowledge of it can be had indirectly—that is, that natural objects be influenced by the so-called supernatural entities in a noticeable way.
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The wife can be defined as a married woman in relation to a husband. A wife takes care of her husband when he returns from his work. She looks after his basic needs. She is his associate. A wife is often considered as a good companion to a husband. Unlike a mother, a wife does not forgive all kinds of mistakes or blemishes on the part of the husband. A mother is a highly respected person in the family. She naturally loves her children. She takes care of their education, nourishes them properly and guides them. A mother becomes a role model for the child in his childhood. By looking at her, the child gains a lot of qualities. It can even be stated that the mother image has a great impact on all relationships of the child even in adulthood.
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When a man enters into a covenant relationship with his bride, he commits to the responsibilities of loving, honoring and cherishing her. The husband and father is responsible for the total well-being of his wife and children. He must lead and guide them, he must protect them, he must provide for them. This goes much further than only providing for them physically, giving them the shelter of a home and protection from physical immoralities.
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Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. It might cause you to sweat, feel restless and tense, and have a rapid heartbeat. It can be a normal reaction to stress. For example, you might feel anxious when faced with a difficult problem at work, before taking a test, or before making an important decision. It can help you to manage. The anxiety may give you a boost of energy or help you focus. But for people with anxiety disorders, the fear is not temporary and can be overwhelming.
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Loyalty is the state of being unselfish. It's a result of love that cause someone to place importance in another’s well being above even their own without though, without decision and without question. Loyalty is standing by another person regardless of anything else.
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Setting boundaries with people, especially those you care about, can be difficult. You may feel guilty about doing so, but there’s no need to. You won’t be able to care for others if you can’t care for yourself. Setting up boundaries gives you a chance to practice this self-care and prevents you from feeling violated. Establishing boundaries with people like your partner, friends, and family may seem intimidating, but it’s possible and necessary.
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Peope who have racked up more debt than they can repay are sometimes left to ponder whether they should file for bankruptcy. There are several reasons it might make sense to take the jump and file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. However, making that decision also carries some serious consequences.
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According to the Bible, the power of prayer is, quite simply, the power of God, who hears and answers prayer. The power of prayer does not flow from us; it is not special words we say or the special way we say them or even how often we say them. The power of prayer comes from the omnipotent One who hears our prayers and answers them. Prayer places us in contact with Almighty God, and we should expect almighty results, whether or not He chooses to grant our petitions or deny our requests. Whatever the answer to our prayers, the God to whom we pray is the source of the power of prayer, and He can and will answer us, according to His perfect will and timing.
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Whether you are a businessperson, a departmental manager, an employee, a homemaker, a student, or a head of state, host Toris Ross explains how you can make your dreams and hopes a living reality.
Your success is not dependent on the state of the economy, what careers are currently in demand, or what the job market is like. You do not need to be hindered by what people think you are capable of or a lack of resources. This episode provides you with time-tested principles that will enable you to fulfill your vision no matter who you are or where you come from.
You were not meant for a boring or everyday life. You do not exist just to earn a paycheck. Revive your passion for living. Pursue your dream. Discover your vision—and find your true life.
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Around the world, attacks on children continue nonstop, as opposing parties ignore one of the most basic rules of war: the protection of children. The endless nature of conflicts today is affecting the futures of entire generations of children. Without access to education, a generation of children living in conflict will grow up without the skills they need to contribute to their countries and economies, increasing the already desperate situation for millions of children and their families.
A child’s right to education cannot be safeguarded in conflict zones without education itself being protected. Education can be a life-saver. Out of school, children are easy targets of abuse, exploitation and recruitment by armed forces and groups. School should provide a safe space where children can be protected from threats and crises. It is also a critical step to breaking the cycle of crisis and reduces the likelihood of future conflicts.
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Homosexuality is a controversial issue in many societies. For some it has become an equal rights issue to legalize same-sex marriage. For many it is also a religious and moral issue because it is addressed within the Bible. Debates, discussions, arguments, and, very sadly, sometimes even violence occurs from discussions on this issue.
For some this issue of the Biblical perspective on homosexuality has a simply serious attraction. This would perhaps be the person who is neither a Christian, nor a homosexual. The topic might not personally affect them, but since it is a current issue it is of interest. For others this is very personal. Regardless, this discussion is intended to be a gracious, loving, and truthful.
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Everyone has that friend or coworker who sucks the energy right out of you, complaining about all the different ways the world is set against him or her. Unfortunately, you must deal with many different negative people throughout your life. However, negativity by others can have an effect on your personal well-being, too. So to take care of your own well-being, it is important to avoid it when possible, and neutralize it if possible. Fortunately, there are ways to deal with negative people.
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The mark of the beast symbolically identifies those who let the political system rule their lives. Those with the mark of the beast place themselves in opposition to God. It’s not even a physical or visible mark at all. The mark of the beast (Revelation 13:16-18) is a mark that is closely tied to the worship of the beast (i.e. the Antichrist). It seems pretty evident that all of this is the case because these two marks—the mark of the beast and the seal of God—are meant to be seen as two polar realities, two opposite signs, marking out as it were two different types of people, namely, the wicked on the one hand and the righteous on the other.
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“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children (Hosea 4:6).”
The part ‘my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge‘ is popularly translated as ‘my people perish for lack of knowledge’. Hosea 4:6 means the same as it reads. Ignorance or lack of knowledge is one such destructive state. Many lives have been lost, many cruel deeds have been done, and many souls have perished on account of lack of knowledge. But God never wanted it to be so that is why He gave us his word.
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Psychological warfare is the use of propaganda against an enemy, supported by such military, economic, or political measures as may be required. Such propaganda is generally intended to corrupt the enemy, to break his will to fight or resist, and sometimes to render him favorably inclined to one’s position. Propaganda is also used to strengthen the resolve of allies or resistance fighters. The twisting of personality and the manipulation of beliefs in prisoners of war by brainwashing and related techniques can also be regarded as a form of psychological warfare.
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There are many ways to evangelism, but all of them include the wonderful moment when we tell the story of God's gift of salvation. We express that God cared for us so much that he sent Jesus as a sacrifice for our sins. We have an open door to share how we came to faith, what we believe, and how God has transformed our lives. We are given an opportunity to utter the message of the gospel. No matter what our personal style, we all should be trained and ready to express the core message of the gospel, and we should know how to lead people to commit their lives to Jesus Christ.
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No matter how much life changes, we can have hope, for we are anchored to a firm foundation that will never be shaken. Our Savior keeps every divine promise. And the Holy Spirit assures us that we are secure in Christ, both in this life and the one to come.
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The rapid changes in our world can give us a sense of unease and uncertainty. We can be thrown off balance by the suffering we see around us, the evolving technology that exceed our ability to learn it, and the daily rise and fall of the financial markets. Sometimes what seems worthwhile to us today has less value tomorrow.
As problems mount, we can become discouraged and lose heart. But basing all our hope on man’s ability to solve problems or modify a situation is not the answer. We can achieve only temporary peace when we alter our own circumstances or adjust our outward behavior.
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There is a difference between the kind of pride that God hates and the kind of pride we can feel about a job well done or the kind of pride we express over the accomplishment of loved ones. The kind of pride that arises from self-righteousness or vanity is sin, however, and God hates it because it is a hindrance to seeking Him.
Why is pride so sinful? Pride is giving ourselves the credit for something that God has accomplished. Pride is taking the glory that belongs to God alone and keeping it for ourselves. Pride is essentially self-worship. Anything we accomplish in this world would not have been possible were it not for God enabling and sustaining us. That is why we give God the glory—He alone deserves it.
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Unforgiveness is not having the compassion to forgive. If someone has offended us, we have a choice to either forgive them or not forgive them. Unforgiveness is when we choose not to have compassion for someone that has offended us, and we choose not to have the willingness to forgive them.
No matter what or how a person offends us, it is our choice whether we forgive or do not forgive them. From a Biblical viewpoint, to forgive is good and to not forgive is bad. Unforgiveness is a sin that causes us to think and do evil things. Ephesians 4:31 discusses us to put away bitterness, wrath, anger, and malice that comes from unforgiveness.
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Mystery Babylon is an in-depth look at the prophecy of Revelation 17 and 18. At once a queen, a prostitute, and a cold-blooded killer, this great harlot waves a golden cup filled with blood. Adorned in purple and scarlet and gold and precious stones, she seduces the kings of the earth with luxury. Most commonly known, perhaps, is that she rides a beast with seven heads and ten horns. Her title is Mystery, Babylon the Great, the mother of all harlots and of the abominations of the earth. The Vatican is the Mystery Babylon of Revelation. And it is this false religious system that has deceived the people of the world.
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Investing in yourself means you are putting time, money, and other resources into better your current life and also your future. Instead of primarily just focusing on material things, you instead look for opportunities and assets that will raise your knowledge that can make huge impacts for you.
The goal is that you are always improving and building a better life for yourself and your family. By investing in yourself first, you can see an effect on your finances, career, hobbies, and just overall happiness.
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When faced with a bad economy that threatens job security and savings accounts, it is natural to feel alarmed and some degree of insecurity. That said, an individual can be at peace during times of economic downturn. Here are three good ways for individuals to respond when the economy is less than fitting.
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Scientology was invented by a man named Lafayette Ron Hubbard, better known as L. Ron Hubbard. Hubbard believed the basic principle of human existence is survival. Things that lead to survival are good and pleasurable, while things that are counter-survival will be negative. A normal, analytical mind, he believed, will make good survival decisions. The idea of Scientology is that by undergoing certain counseling sessions, rituals, and pursuing self-discovery, people can improve themselves. Scientology is particularly attractive to those who feel that they are mentally or emotionally being held back from realizing their full potential.
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When we use the word “jealous,” we use it in a sense of being envious of someone who has something we do not have. Being jealous indicates that we are not satisfied with what God has given us. In order to combat jealousy, we need to become more like Jesus and less like ourselves. We can get to know Him through Bible study, prayer, and fellowship with mature believers. As we learn how to serve others instead of ourselves, our hearts will begin to change.
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Social injustice can be described as a situation in which dominant population is made known of the inequity that leads for others due to their relative position in the structure of power. Social injustice is also the way unjust actions are done in the society. Social injustice occurs in a situation where the equals are treated unequally and the unequal is treated equally.
The Bible has a lot to say on the subject of injustice. We know that God is in favor of justice; we know that He is against injustice, even in the most basic terms. God does not approve of partiality, whether we are talking about a weighted scale or an unjust legal system. There is no injustice in God at all.
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Greed goes much further than money. A person can be greedy for money but also for fame, possessions, attention, compliments, gifts, another person’s time, and more.
Nurturing a giving and generous heart will drive greed out of our hearts by the power of the love of God. Sharing is the cure. Giving and being generous. God promised to give us richly all things to enjoy and Jesus said He came to give us abundant life. But this abundant life is not synonymous with more wealth, food, power, or things.
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A generational curse is believed to be passed down from one generation to another due to rebellion against God. If your family line is marked by divorce, incest, poverty, anger or other ungodly patterns, you're likely under a generational curse.
We inherit many traits and preferences from our parents that aren't always a positive influence on ourselves or others. When we take on a sinful habit or belief that negatively affects our lives or those around us, this is known as a generational curse.
God has redeemed us from the curses being passed on from one generation to the next. This redemption comes as we understand that the root of our problems is in the spiritual realm. As we apply God's Word and power to our lives, and we choose to walk in righteousness and obedience to God, the chains of bondage will be broken. The freedom we have longed for can become reality!
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Simply put, the Law of Attraction is the ability to attract into our lives whatever we are focusing on. It is believed that regardless of age, nationality, or religious belief, we are all receptive to the laws which govern the Universe, including the Law of Attraction. It is the Law of Attraction which uses the power of the mind to translate whatever is in our thoughts and emerge them into reality. In basic terms, all thoughts turn into things eventually. If you focus on negative doom and gloom you will remain under that cloud. If you focus on positive thoughts and have goals that you aim to achieve you will find a way to achieve them with massive action.
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The church, both in the universal and local sense, is important because it is the primary technique through which God carries out his purposes on earth. The church is the body of Christ—his heart, his mouth, his hands, and feet—reaching out to the world. The church is the people of the Kingdom of God. At the same time, all believers are members of the universal church. The universal church is made up of every single person who has exercised faith in Jesus Christ for salvation, including members of every local church body throughout the earth. The church, therefore, is not a place. It's not the building, it's not the location, and it's not the denomination. God's people who are in Christ Jesus are the church. The purpose of the church is to love and worship God through Jesus Christ and make him known throughout the world.
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Depression is a widespread condition, affecting millions of people, believers and non-believers alike. Those suffering from depression can experience intense feelings of sadness, anger, hopelessness, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms. They may begin to feel useless and even suicidal, losing interest in things and people that they once enjoyed. Depression is often triggered by life circumstances, such as a loss of job, death of a loved one, divorce, or psychological problems such as abuse or low self-esteem.
There are some things that those who suffer from depression can do to relieve their anxiety. They should make sure that they are staying in the Word, even when they do not feel like it. Emotions can lead us astray, but God’s Word stands firm and unchanging. We must maintain strong faith in God and hold even more tightly to Him when we undergo trials and temptations.
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Oppression is a cruel or unjust exercise of power. Minorities were historically subject to oppression by those in power and, unfortunately, oppression still exists today. In every case, those who are in power or who are in control treat those who have no power unfairly and deprive them of certain basic rights or liberties.
When we are dealing with fear in the spiritual realm, we are usually dealing with the oppression of the devil and the fear of death. Satan does not want us to serve and worship God and will do anything to restrain us. In the world, the devil has two strategies. Either he tries to make us think he does not exist, or he tries to scare us into not obeying God’s will for our lives. The answer again is to face our fears with our faith in God.
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It is our advice that you speak with God about your relationships. Pray to the Lord, asking Him to clearly reveal to you what He would have you do. Ask God to give you wisdom and discernment. God promises to grant prayer requests that are asked according to His will. Being wise and discerning are most definitely God’s will. God wants you to make good relationship decisions. God desires Christians to be joyous and enlightened as a result of their relationships. If you ask God with an open heart and humble spirit, He will give you the relationship advice you need.
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When you are offended or disappointed by others and allow the hurt to grow in your heart, bitterness will take root. Characterized by an unforgiving spirit and generally negative, critical attitudes, bitterness and is sinful and self-defeating. They will color your conscious and unconscious thoughts and actions. Allowed to discharge, they will destroy and kill. However, they can be dispelled with love.
Like depression and other emotional stress, bitterness can aggravate or cause physical problems. You can be affected mentally, spiritually, and otherwise. Your relationships will always suffer.
God can free you from this sin. It is an oppressive and destructive emotion having its root in hate, which is likened to murder. You must repent. No one can have peace and happiness with such emotions tearing at him. If you have not done so, ask God to forgive you and to come into your life right now. He will deliver you from the power of the enemy.
If you are already a Christian, you should still ask God to forgive you for being bitter. Then ask Him to forgive anyone who may have hurt you, and toward whom you are bitter or resentful, even as He forgives you.
Instead of remembering with malice and hurt, remember with forgiveness. Then go one step further and ask God to forgive your offender. By forgiving and then asking God to forgive your offender, you release God to bless you and the other person.
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The pattern of this world belongs to Satan, and it has ever since Adam fell to temptation. Because of this, we are born into sin, and so we sin, along with the rest of the world. The world, or “the dominion of darkness” has particular ways and goes round by certain means. Every Christian who is saved is saved out of that dominion, that pattern, and that way of thinking and doing things.
As followers of Jesus, we are taught that everything is exactly the opposite of what we once thought. Our renewed spirit is totally different and agrees with the ways of Heaven, but our flesh is not yet renewed, therefore it has planted within it old habits that run according to the “elementary principles of the world.” In order for our old flesh to fall into line with our new spirit, and the Holy Spirit within us, our minds must be transformed by renewal.
Only then will God’s ways, higher than our own (Isaiah 55:9), truly begin to look as lovely as they are. The mind is renewed by hope and feeding it the truth.
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The New World Order is the belief that a selected group has taken or is near takeover of the entire world. This conspiracy explanation is usually associated with belief in a one-world government that seeks to control those who oppose its ways. Further, this New World Order will work to usher in a time of great prosperity, freeing the world from wars, disease, hunger, and poverty.
From a biblical perspective, many have attempted to make an association between the New World Order and the one-world government that the Antichrist is predicted to lead in the book of Revelation. Revelation 13:7-8 shares, "And authority was given it over every tribe and people and language and nation, and all who dwell on earth will worship it [the Antichrist, or first beast], everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain."
Because of these similarities, some have connected the Antichrist and his reign with the New World Order. However, while the Antichrist and his rule are clearly noted in Bible prophecy, the New World Order is a conspiracy explanation.
Further, the current evidence for a New World Order is lacking. Though global groups such as the United Nations and World Bank do exist, their global authority currently falls far below the claims made in conspiracy explanation about the New World Order. As a look at daily headlines shows, no government can create global peace or remove all poverty or disease.
Christians need not fear a New World Order, but instead can look forward to our heavenly home, where we will be with the Lord and all things will be new.
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In order to understand what the truth is really about, we must begin by defining truth. Truth, according to the dictionary, is “conformity to fact or actuality; a statement proven to be or accepted as true.” In short, truth is simply telling it like it is; it is the way things really are, and any other viewpoint is wrong. If truth is knowable, then it should follow that there would be more than enough evidence of truth in and around our universe. The world today is looking for truth. This is a reminder for everyone that ignoring the truth always leads to undesired consequences.
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