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For Bible verse contest

Altruism In the Bible

That ‘Altruism’—
It’s so hard to live up to;
No recognition!
\ Altruism: Unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others; feelings and behavior that show a desire to help other people and a lack of selfishness. Matthew Chap 6 verses 1-6 (King James Version) 1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. 2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: 4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret Himself shall reward thee openly. 5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
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Mehta Avatar
August 19, 2014 at 7:00 AM
Lovely thoughts on faith, Mark
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August 18, 2014 at 5:24 PM
Nice win...Linda
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August 18, 2014 at 12:37 PM
- Congratulations on your 6th place in the Bible Contest, Sponsored by: Regina Riddle - Lovely poem, Mark - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Mehta Avatar
August 14, 2014 at 6:23 AM
Beautiful thought penned well, Mark
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