Puna't Pananaw - Personal Views and Comments on Relevant Issues in the Light of the Scriptures.

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For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

PNP MBK SWIM Judicious Use of Authority - Luke 7:8, Romans 13:1 - 2

If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: Yet the children of Manasseh could not drive out the inhabitants of those cities; but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.

If Ye Be Willing and Obedient - Isaiah 1:19, Joshua 17:12

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

PNP MBK SWIM - Morality - I Timothy 3:2 - 4

Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

PNP MBK SWIM Respect for Marriage and Family - 1 Peter 3:7 - 9

With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

PNP MBK SWIM The Love of Country - Ephesians 6:7 - 8

For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward: He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth the stranger, in giving him food and raiment.

PNP MBK SWIM Respect for God - Deuteronomy 10: 17 - 18

And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

PNP IFSS Lesson 4 18 Tame Our Tongue - James 3:6 - 8

And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth. But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.

PNP IFSS Lesson 4 15 The Blessing of Prosperity - Deuteronomy 8:17 - 18

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Having A Beautiful Life, God's Way - Acts 3:9 - 10, Philippians 4:8

Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,

Strong Stamp of Faith - Romans 4:16 - 17

And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him. Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.

Take A Serious Stand - Mark 5:14 - 15, 18, 19

My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen upon me. Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me. Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

Why Do the Righteous Suffer? - Psalm 55:4 - 6, 22

And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

I'l Fly Away and Finally Rest - Psalm 55:6, 1 Thessalonians 4:16 - 17

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

PNP IFSS Lesson 3 3 Know God's Will - Romans 12:2, Deuteronomy 30:19

Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

PNP IFSS Lesson 2 15 Justice - Isaiah 1:17

O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.

What to do When Trouble Comes - 2 Chronicles 20:3 - 4, 12

I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.

PNP IFSS Lesson 2 14 Integrity - 1 Chronicles 29:17

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;  Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

PNP IFSS Lesson 2 12 Morality - 1 Timothy 3:2 - 4

For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth the stranger, in giving him food and raiment.

PNP IFSS Lesson 2.6 Respect for God - Deuteronomy 10:17 - 18

I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me. And if thou deal thus with me, kill me, I pray thee, out of hand, if I have found favour in thy sight; and let me not see my wretchedness.

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