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start with what Jesus said. 'Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.'
by rancur 11y ago
start with what Jesus said. 'Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.'
- mikeash 11y agoI'm afraid that's even worse. I have a much harder time willing myself into believing in Yahweh than I have willing myself into not eating that extra slice of cake.
- rancur 11y agosorry to hear that. both work great for me
- mikeash 11y agoDifferent ability to exert willpower is part of natural human variation. Don't assume your personal experience makes for an accurate baseline. However, I would not count being able to will yourself into believing things as a good thing!
- rancur 11y agokeep telling yourself that. Powerful people take responsibility. Chapter 7.
- mikeash 11y agoTake responsibility for what? For what I eat? Sure. For failing to think that the myths of a certain group of Levantine tribes are not literal truth? That's not the sort of thing one needs to or even can "take responsibility" for.