Only a certain prescribed set of actions was considered godly. ... As shown in The Crucible, for the Puritans, only a certain set of prescribed actions should be used. Simply put, the purpose of all their actions was to serve God. ... One group sought to serve God, the other group sought to serve nature. ...
Overall this narrative served as a tool for abolition and religious growth, mainly for those who were unaware of the hardships of slavery or for those who wish to understand a religious conversion. ... This testament served as one of few written accounts of how bad slavery could be and why it shouldn't exist at all. ... When I considered my poor wretched state I wept" (Equiano, 191) Although Equiano stress that he is not a saint he does set himself up as one. Equiano's almost unwavering faith sets him apart as a pillar for Christianity especially one for Africans who had no re...
Cohesiveness and self-discipline is provided from central social activities which are primarily periodic worship serves. ... The first set of activities involves purifying oneself and the surrounding area. ... The last set of activities involves prasad meaning sanctified food. ... For instance, in the Satya Narayana puja the deities are usually honored with one of two sets of offerings, the first involving five and the second set consisting of sixteen. ... The set of sixteen is called shodashopachara. ...
Megiddo is an historic city that served as an important junction and battlefield throughout history and is also identified as the site of the last great battle of the world, Armageddon. ... Many people believe that the stage for this last war is being set because of how the Middle East has risen to world power in such an unusual way. At the end of the age, the Valley of Megiddo, now known as the valley of Jerzeel, will serve as the gathering place for a vast army which will engage the returning messiah, Jesus Christ, and his supernatural army in the Day of the Lord. ...
There difference in religion is an ideology that serves as a great example when examining their contrasting points of view. ... Though unconventional today, this was the ultimate set up of their religious beliefs, their ideas stemmed from the cultural diffusion they experienced while rising to power. ...
However, I would later discover that many cities, towns, communities, and even countries have a set of road maps or master designs that all lead in one specific direction. ... This trait coupled with the faith that I have in GOD has enabled me to accomplish the key events that have served as milestones in my life. They have also served as a means of describing the essences of my being. ... Likewise, as once being a young single parent, I would like to serve as model of faith and perseverance. ... However, I would later discover that many cities, towns, communities, and even countries have ...
Therefore, he set off on his own, walking the streets of London and preaching to the poor, homeless, and sick. ... They served under the name the Christian Mission. ... In 1929, Edward Higgins served as the first elected general to the Salvation Army. ... People who belong to the Salvation Army serve as administrators, teachers, social workers, counselors, youth leaders, and musicians. ... Members that have served longer then six months may apply to the College for Officer's Training, and if accepted, enroll as cadets. ...
The Puritan's ethics were lead by self discipline in order to improve their spirituality. They imposed concrete belief in the Bible and lived by all measures of it. Maintaining your life based on the Bible sets valuable limits. Prior to following the Bible, the Puritans looked at laughter and ple...
After I have children and they become old enough to use media, I will set in place multiple rules of how to use media effectively. Some of the rules that I would set in place would be how much time they would be able to spend weekly on media. ... Another rule that I would set in place would be what kind of content they were allowed to consume. ... When it comes my child having a social media account, I will make sure their profile is set to private, make sure I know the password, check their pictures before letting them post them, and also I would check it and make sure there is no irregular b...
Among the well-known groups which have arisen in the USA and which are still active we find: Church of Satan, Temple of Set, Order of the Black Ram, Werewolf Order just to name a few. ... However, in general it can be said that the satanic rites serve the purpose of the celebrant, and comprise a collection of gestures and words aiming at provoking a change in situations and events which are thought to be impossible to achieve by ordinary means and instruments. ... In fact, it is the lordship of God over his people that is at stake: "I, I am the Lord, and besides me there is no savior" (Is 4...
In attempt to set afire any life in Dimmesdale that guilt may have spared, Chillingworth allows the evil flame to spread throughout his body and infect his soul. ... In addition, even Dimmesdale, whose eternal bond with her grows strong through the life of their child, still denies her; nevertheless, Hester's loving wings serve as a place for Dimmesdale to find hope and encouragement. ... Pearl serves as proof that no matter what circumstances one is born into, honesty will prevail over the lies which stifle one's soul. ...
These books can be taken as symbols of the Bible, which only serve to complicate simple issues and cause more trouble than they help. Books, or the Bible, merely set a standard for people's lives that makes living complicated and the simplest tasks difficult and arduous. ...
God provided man with many covenants throughout the Old Testament, but the major covenants can serve as a time line through biblical history depicting the significance of man's obedience and disobedience to God. ... His decision set the course for an entire nation. ... Symbolized and customized by the ritual of circumcision, His covenant was to set apart His people to be special for a relationship with God. ... In their pledge to God, Israel commits itself to living holy lives according to His law and to serve Him, but would they be able to meet the standard of their agreement? ... A...
Mary is also a servant of God who is happy to serve and keep their child and give birth to it. ... The man asked the Lord why in my everyday life there was you walking with me lord and in the worst troubles and tribulations of my life there was only one set of footprints while I walked into the hardest times of my life. The Lord said to the man "My dear child, the times of your life that were hard and when there was only one set of footprints was the times that I carried you on my back." ...
When he led the Hebrews out of Egypt to the Red Sea, some people questioned Moses saying, "It would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the desert" (Exodus14:12). ... These covenants set Abraham on his long journey from Ur, to Canaan, to Egypt, and back to Canaan. ... The only major difference was that Moses had to set the Israelites free first. ...
They made food offerings and tried to follow the laws Yahweh set forth to live by (Ten Commandments). However, they realized that their sole purpose of existence was not to serve him. They understood that there were consequences when the rules Yahweh set forth were broken but realized Yahweh was a forgiving god. ...
Since there is no real culture before them to compare with, a few contributions from these people set the framework for cultures that would follow after them. ... These ziggurats were the religious centers of the culture, but they also served as economic and administrative centers as well. ... With governors, called polis, who did not act like Kings, but instead like people who served the general public. ...
He committed on what we call religion, that David look at it as a set of rules and regulation, and he is explaining that it is something which comes from the heart which blinds one in a living commitment to God. ... We have to set boundaries for self- control, some people say that is legalisms. ... Sometimes we forget it all about God and His word which is His promises has said the blessings of God maketh rich; according to His promises that He has promise to all that will serve Him. ...
The Matrix is regarded as a classic modern thriller set approximately two centuries in the future. ... Lucifer offered Jesus the world's favor if he would worship him, to which Jesus replied: "Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only" (Luke 4.8). ... The Lord sets prisoners free, the Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down, and the Lord loves the righteous. ...
Even though they were under the rule of a king that didn't follow the true God, they could still give glory to the God they served and do his work while under Nebuchadnezzar's rule. ... Nebuzaradan, commander of the imperial guard for Babylon, went to Jerusalem and set the temple on fire. ...
Both texts are similar in that they serve as warnings for foolish quests for knowledge and power. ... Although both stories are fiction, they can be set as a warning to all mankind on the dangers of trying to play God and tampering with life. ...
It serves as a pillar which they lean upon in their times of confusion and need, and as a light to guide them through dark times. ... He learns that he need not be bound by one set of beliefs or another, but that he can combine the beliefs to make something of his own, which will mean much more to him than something others would teach him. ...
Although in Christianity we serve only one god and he has no physical appearance, our faith is generally the same. ... By not doing this it allows the Prince to return to the palace and begin to set their plan into action by removing the tools of war from the walls, finding the unfaithful women of the house and just bringing a sense of normality to the halls. ...
After three of the fallen offer their opinions, Satan's right-hand man, Beelzebub, sets the stage for the Prince of Darkness by suggesting an "easier enterprise- that was Satan's plan all along (PL, II). ... When God, through the dialogue with His Son, reaches a conclusion on the fate of man, He calls for a volunteer to save the human race, much like Beelzebub had called for someone to set about its destruction. ... The Son serves as a counselor to his Father, not merely as a manipulator for his Father's will. ...
