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Originally Posted by DaveMatrix
Although some Christians feel the need to tell others they will pray for them, I do not. This is almost always a turn off to non-Christians and Christians alike, just as quoting scripture and verse is. It satisfies a need in the christian to show the world what a wonderfully good person they are. I must be a good person if I tell others I'll pray for them, and I must be a great person if I quote scripture & verse.
When I pray, I pray in secret. When I give, I give in secret. Sound familiar???
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YES...that is my favorite piece of Scripture! I'm glad you quoted it here.
And MM, your reference to Buddhism is an excellent way of putting how I feel about prayer into words. Thank you.
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If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Last edited by snowy; 08-17-2007 at 05:40 PM..
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