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Jonah refused to speak out against evil...so, he was swallowed by a whale; inside the big tummy, for not speaking Judgment he thought again of scripture while growing quite pale: not judging with the sense God gives one, is to hence repeat and fail – we are all donkeys – pinning truth, as our hearts perceive it, always not perfect, but perhaps, for now a necessary tail/tale....

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Date: 10/15/2021 5:18:00 AM
We need to take heed, don't we? Great write! Blessings, Paulette
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Joe Dimino
Date: 10/15/2021 9:23:00 AM
Hi Paulette. You got it. Thank you so much. Have a beautiful weekend. Blessings!
Date: 10/5/2021 7:05:00 PM
So true. Great point, Joe. Take good care, Gershon
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Joe Dimino
Date: 10/7/2021 8:10:00 AM
Thank you, Gershon. Have a great day my friend!
Date: 10/5/2021 7:27:00 AM
Prince De Mino. Jonah did not follow God’s plans. Neither does our world! All mucking about thinkING we are God ALMIGHTY. I AM AWARE of this insanity. What do we do? Simple! Blame anyone but ourselves. That’s how I saw JONAH. Are we different, I don’t think so. Let me know if I missed the boat PANGIE
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Joe Dimino
Date: 10/5/2021 8:04:00 AM
For sure; the troubles with individuals and government start with our United-selves. "Judge not...etc." does not mean, not to tell someone, nor group, nor government that they are wrong and doing evil. This Bible Passage has been used often, mostly by non Christians, to silence Christians. Of course, this is only my opinion, and what do I know? The way I read it, Jonah was told to follow God's command, to speak out, which he did not want to do. Now, if someone wants to say that God only speaks to a chosen, elite few...and the rest of us be damned...that opens another can of worms. Simple. No?

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