David R. Wells

Husband to the love of my life, Marlo, who happens to be my soul mate, father to a lively bunch of four, Seeking the Plain Truth in everyday Christian life.

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Self-righteousness is the devil's masterpiece to make us think well of ourselves. ~Thomas Adams

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[And] not be like Cain who [took his nature and got his motivation] from the evil one and slew his brother. -1 John 3:12

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When does the fruit of our labors turn solely into Him working through us? A Hypocrites Worship

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Until you have given up your self to Him you will not have a real self.~C.S. Lewis

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Tears shed for self are tears of weakness, but tears shed for others are a sign of strength.~Billy Graham

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So Cain went away from the presence of the Lord and dwelt in the land of Nod [wandering], east of Eden.-Gen 4:16

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Hey, I was doing what I was doing for God, so how could He not approve, right? A Hypocrites Worship

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Sin is believing the lie that you are self-created, self-dependent and self-sustained. ~Augustine

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I was the one who tried to prove to God that I could do wonderful things for Him while continuing to struggle.

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Abide in Jesus, the sinless One - which means, give up all of self and its life, and dwell in God's will and rest in His strength.~A. Murray

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And the Lord said to Cain, Why are you angry? And why do you look sad and depressed and dejected? -Gen. 4:6

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Christians today continue to approach God the same way Cain did all those years ago.

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But for Cain and his offering He had no respect or regard. So Cain was exceedingly angry & indignant& he looked sad and depressed-Gen 4:5

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The first step toward a daily following of Christ is the denying of self. ~A.W. Pink

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And in the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground. -Genesis 4:3

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And He replied to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind (intellect)Mt22:37

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You are called to be living images that reflect and communicate the character of God Himself. ~R.C. Sproul

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Then you will seek Me, inquire for, and require Me [as a vital necessity] and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. -Jer 29:13

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Where is trust in the Christian faith today?

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Above all, it is to reflect the beauty and the splendor of our holy Lord in this dark world. ~Nancy Leigh DeMoss