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Serialization of Neil’s Internationally Distributed Novel (Rust On My Soul) (Published by Bridge Press (1985) starts on his blog Wyrick’s Writings Tuesday April 13th and continues each Tuesday until finished. Thursday and Sunday will continue to cover a variety of subjects.
To view the blog that has this serialization CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING URL
http://wyrickswritings.blogspot.com/
Serialization of Neil’s Internationally Distributed Novel (Rust On My Soul) (Published by Bridge Press (1985) starts on his blog Wyrick’s Writings Tuesday April 13th and continues each Tuesday until finished. Thursday and Sunday will continue to cover a variety of subjects.
To view the blog that has this serialization CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING URL
http://wyrickswritings.blogspot.com/
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In CANTERBURY TALES, envy is presented as either sorrow at other men’s goodness or joy at other men’s sorrow.
Envy is a windbag. It builds temples on other men’s dry bones. It is not content just to think envious thoughts; it feels driven to spread its own poisonous intent. It feels obligated to win other converts to its point of view.
Its favorite pnrases are “You’ll never believe what I am going to tell you” or “anyone can plainly see” or “I wouldn’t be saying this if they didn’t…”
Envy and gossip are close friends. They serve each other well.
Envy prays special envy prayers; “Lord, let people appreciate me more even if it means they must appreciate my neighbor less. Give me what I want even if you have to take it from someone else.”
In the novel THE BROTHERS KARAMANOV, the is an elderly monk named Zossima.
He is known throughout the land for his holiness and sainthood and hundreds journey to him for help and guidance.
Yet, for this he is not always loved. Lesser men resent his popularity and envy the adulation of the people towards this priest.
Therefore, they constantly ask as if it were not so, both in the monastery and out “Why do they think him so saintly?”
Take care what you pray for if it is propelled by envy.
Some cannot handle wealth. It ruins them.
Some cannot handle beauty. It makes them fools.
Envy is often loud in its desires and requests, it seldom wise.”
“Let us not be desirous of vainglory. Provoking one another; envying one another” (Galatians 5:26)
These words were written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Galatia, to the people of that ancient parish. It was a letter to a people in turmoil.
Christ had in their own generation, preached and lived a holy love. Now, the membership was tearing up in unholy pieces both the church and the teaching of this Christ.
Envy reigned and was not a picture on its throne.
The liberals and the conservatives were at each others throats. Both sides were blessed with love of liberty, but neither side was willing to give it to the other.
They treated non-essentials as a matter of life and death. One side argued for the spiritually irrelevant custom of fasting; the other side made long-winded debates about special dates and seasons.
They fought over Sabbath days and servants, old customs and new innovations. Instead of living together as Christians, they fought like pagans
When Envy got tired, Pride took over. When Pride grew angry, Envy stood ready to take up the cru gel, again.
Into the midst of all this foolishness, stepped the Apostle Paul, saying, “Hope, love, faith, these are what count. If you’ve got all that energy toi burn, don’t waste it arguing among yourselves. Go out and argue against the pagan. Go out and argue for God.”
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Below are recent Titles on Neil’s other blog Wyrick’sWritings blog To read them go to Google and where it says “Google Search” type in “Wyrick’s Writings”
May 27 2010 …DO YOU HAVE A PHD IN COMPLAINING?
May 23 2010…WHAT IS A FOOL?
May 9 2010 …WHAT IS MEEKNESS?
May 6 2010 …HOW HEAVY WAS THE LAST GRUDGE YOU HELD?
April 15 2010 …DO YOU BELIEVE IN DEVILS?
Have you considered sharing this site with family or friends? ANOTHER WAY OF DOING THIS…
Just have them go to Google Search and type in “Neil Spiritual Vitamins”
DO YOU HAVE A BLOG OR FACEBOOK? IF YOU ENJOY THESE WRITINGS COULD YOU CALL ATTENTION TO THIS BLOG? IF YOU DO, THANKS IN ADVANCE.
Three of Neil’s books are still available on amazon.com. THE SPIRITUAL ABRAHAM LINCOOLN, RUST ON MY SOUL and POOR RICHARD’S ALMANACK FOR THE 20TH CENTURY (Written as if Ben Franklin had come back to life in the 20th Century and wrote yet another Almanac)
HIS 9TH BOOK “THE SPIRITUAL ABRAHAM LINCOLN” IS AVAILABLE ON Amazon.com KINDLE Reader
In CANTERBURY TALES, envy is presented as either sorrow at other men’s goodness or joy at other men’s sorrow.
Envy is a windbag. It builds temples on other men’s dry bones. It is not content just to think envious thoughts; it feels driven to spread its own poisonous intent. It feels obligated to win other converts to its point of view.
Its favorite pnrases are “You’ll never believe what I am going to tell you” or “anyone can plainly see” or “I wouldn’t be saying this if they didn’t…”
Envy and gossip are close friends. They serve each other well.
Envy prays special envy prayers; “Lord, let people appreciate me more even if it means they must appreciate my neighbor less. Give me what I want even if you have to take it from someone else.”
In the novel THE BROTHERS KARAMANOV, the is an elderly monk named Zossima.
He is known throughout the land for his holiness and sainthood and hundreds journey to him for help and guidance.
Yet, for this he is not always loved. Lesser men resent his popularity and envy the adulation of the people towards this priest.
Therefore, they constantly ask as if it were not so, both in the monastery and out “Why do they think him so saintly?”
Take care what you pray for if it is propelled by envy.
Some cannot handle wealth. It ruins them.
Some cannot handle beauty. It makes them fools.
Envy is often loud in its desires and requests, it seldom wise.”
“Let us not be desirous of vainglory. Provoking one another; envying one another” (Galatians 5:26)
These words were written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Galatia, to the people of that ancient parish. It was a letter to a people in turmoil.
Christ had in their own generation, preached and lived a holy love. Now, the membership was tearing up in unholy pieces both the church and the teaching of this Christ.
Envy reigned and was not a picture on its throne.
The liberals and the conservatives were at each others throats. Both sides were blessed with love of liberty, but neither side was willing to give it to the other.
They treated non-essentials as a matter of life and death. One side argued for the spiritually irrelevant custom of fasting; the other side made long-winded debates about special dates and seasons.
They fought over Sabbath days and servants, old customs and new innovations. Instead of living together as Christians, they fought like pagans
When Envy got tired, Pride took over. When Pride grew angry, Envy stood ready to take up the cru gel, again.
Into the midst of all this foolishness, stepped the Apostle Paul, saying, “Hope, love, faith, these are what count. If you’ve got all that energy toi burn, don’t waste it arguing among yourselves. Go out and argue against the pagan. Go out and argue for God.”
*****************************************************
Below are recent Titles on Neil’s other blog Wyrick’sWritings blog To read them go to Google and where it says “Google Search” type in “Wyrick’s Writings”
May 27 2010 …DO YOU HAVE A PHD IN COMPLAINING?
May 23 2010…WHAT IS A FOOL?
May 9 2010 …WHAT IS MEEKNESS?
May 6 2010 …HOW HEAVY WAS THE LAST GRUDGE YOU HELD?
April 15 2010 …DO YOU BELIEVE IN DEVILS?
Have you considered sharing this site with family or friends? ANOTHER WAY OF DOING THIS…
Just have them go to Google Search and type in “Neil Spiritual Vitamins”
DO YOU HAVE A BLOG OR FACEBOOK? IF YOU ENJOY THESE WRITINGS COULD YOU CALL ATTENTION TO THIS BLOG? IF YOU DO, THANKS IN ADVANCE.
Three of Neil’s books are still available on amazon.com. THE SPIRITUAL ABRAHAM LINCOOLN, RUST ON MY SOUL and POOR RICHARD’S ALMANACK FOR THE 20TH CENTURY (Written as if Ben Franklin had come back to life in the 20th Century and wrote yet another Almanac)
HIS 9TH BOOK “THE SPIRITUAL ABRAHAM LINCOLN” IS AVAILABLE ON Amazon.com KINDLE Reader
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