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'''Question:''' Does God oppose the proud and give grace to the humble as per the Bible (Psalm 138:6; Proverbs 3:34; Proverbs 29:23; Matthew 23:12; Luke 1:52; James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5)? | '''Question:''' Does God oppose the proud and give grace to the humble as per the Bible (Psalm 138:6; Proverbs 3:34; Proverbs 29:23; Matthew 23:12; Luke 1:52; James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5)? | ||
== Quotes relating to Jesus Christ == | == Quotes relating to Jesus Christ == | ||
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| + | [[Jesus Christ]] (''c.'' 4 BC - AD 30) is the only-begotten son of [[God]], incarnated in the virgin [[Mary]], and crucified for us under [[Pontius Pilate]]. The [[Nicene Creed]], the most widely accepted confession of the [[Christian]] [[faith]], explains that Jesus will return to earth at the end of days to judge the living and the dead. The birth of Jesus is celebrated by Christians worldwide on [[Christmas]], and the [[Resurrection of Jesus Christ]] three days after [[crucifixion]] and death is celebrated as [[Easter]]. | ||
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[[File:Jesus washing the feet of Judas (1).jpg|thumbnail|500px|thumbnail|center|[[Jesus]] washing the feet of [[Judas]].<ref>[https://seminary.bju.edu/theology-in-3d/washing-the-feet-of-judas/ Jesus washing the feet of Judas]</ref>]] | [[File:Jesus washing the feet of Judas (1).jpg|thumbnail|500px|thumbnail|center|[[Jesus]] washing the feet of [[Judas]].<ref>[https://seminary.bju.edu/theology-in-3d/washing-the-feet-of-judas/ Jesus washing the feet of Judas]</ref>]] | ||
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[[File:Cordero El Redentor y la mujer adultera.jpg|thumbnail|center|1000px|[[Jesus Christ]] said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." - Matthew 28:18-19 (ESV)]] | [[File:Cordero El Redentor y la mujer adultera.jpg|thumbnail|center|1000px|[[Jesus Christ]] said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." - Matthew 28:18-19 (ESV)]] | ||
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== Quote of Niccolò Machiavelli from his book ''The Prince'' == | == Quote of Niccolò Machiavelli from his book ''The Prince'' == | ||
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Question: Jesus Christ taught on the importance of truth and humility (John 8:32; Matthew 23:11-12). How important are truth and humility?
Question: Is honesty the best policy in terms of one's reputation during one's lifetime and for the history books?
Question: Does God oppose the proud and give grace to the humble as per the Bible (Psalm 138:6; Proverbs 3:34; Proverbs 29:23; Matthew 23:12; Luke 1:52; James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5)?
Quotes relating to Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ (c. 4 BC - AD 30) is the only-begotten son of God, incarnated in the virgin Mary, and crucified for us under Pontius Pilate. The Nicene Creed, the most widely accepted confession of the Christian faith, explains that Jesus will return to earth at the end of days to judge the living and the dead. The birth of Jesus is celebrated by Christians worldwide on Christmas, and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after crucifixion and death is celebrated as Easter.
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Quote of Niccolò Machiavelli from his book The Prince
Some scholars view Niccolò Machiavelli's book The Prince as a manual for tyrannical rulers on how they should acquire and retain power.[2] In comtemporary times, some scholars, such as Leo Strauss, have reiterated the long-held opinion that Machiavelli was a "teacher of evil".[3]
Quote of Niccolò Machiavelli from his book The Prince
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References
- ↑ Jesus washing the feet of Judas
- ↑ Giorgini, Giovanni (2013). "Five Hundred Years of Italian Scholarship on Machiavelli's Prince". Review of Politics 75 (4): 625–640. doi:10.1017/S0034670513000624.
- ↑ Strauss, Leo (2014). Thoughts on Machiavelli (in en). University of Chicago Press. ISBN 978-0226230979.
- ↑ Quote of Niccolò Machiavelli from his book The Prince .