The power of patience

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WISDOM AND RIGHTEOUSNESS
Eccl 7:15-29
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Remember, but for the grace of God go we.
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Don’t be over-righteous.
‘Over-righteous’ – Excessive attention given to
moral or ethical standards.
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Don’t be a Pharisee.
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The Pharisee stood over by himself and prayed, ‘God, I
thank you that I am not greedy, dishonest, and unfaithful
in marriage like other people. And I am really glad that I
am not like that tax collector over there.’
Luke 18:11
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Don’t be over-wicked.
‘Over-wicked’ – The act of condemning others
as we participate in sin.
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Practice lean Christianity.