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I've noticed that the question was published a lot of years ago, but still wanted to share that there are Orthodox Icons that depict Jesus Christ being Baptised naked.
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Also in Greece, among some priests, there is still the Tradition (it was kept Patristicaly) of baptising the adults totally naked. As it was explained by a Theologist, in Ancient Church ...
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The Bible gives a strict command about work:
“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.” (1 Thessalonians 4:11–12, KJV 1900)
“For we hear that there are some which walk among you ...
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Is there a Bible-verse, what says that one must not quote the bible all the time?
There is no one verse that teaches we must or must not quote the Scriptures continually. But we should not drive others away from the Lord by being obnoxious about it either. Moderation is the key.
Scriptures indicates that moderation should be exercised in this domain. It is ...
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The Bible counsels moderation.
Do not be overrighteous,
neither be overwise—
why destroy yourself?
Do not be overwicked,
and do not be a fool—
why die before your time?
It is good to grasp the one
and not let go of the other.
Whoever fears God will avoid all extremes. (Ecclesiastes 7:16-18 NIV)
The ...
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Ecclesiastes 12:12. NLT
But, my child, let me give you some further advice: Be careful, for writing books is endless, and much study wears you out.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
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a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
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