Work is cursed, though not ineffective.

Because work isn't just pain and toiling for the sake of income, but there is also a joy and excitement in contributing to our community; in flourishing a society and environment for the good of one another. Work is like tending the Garden of Eden again, only now there's people in it.

Yet even as work is cursed with pain and grief, there remains a rest that will by far outweigh our toil. So let us look forward to the day when Jesus returns to take us home to glory—where there will no longer be any curse and we will rest from our own work just as God did from his.

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"He will comfort us in the labor and painful toil of our hands caused by the ground the LORD has cursed."

Genesis 5:29

Men's weak spot.

Sisters, we are not proud of our weaknesses. On behalf of myself and my brothers, please be mindful of what you wear for the sake of us guys who battle with lust—any revealing flesh above the knees or around the chest, back and shoulders are potential hazards for stumbling thoughts and desires.

Please help us also not to be distracted so as to see your worth in your dress or beauty, but rather in the display of Christ's lordship over your life: your devotion to godliness; your perseverance in prayer and bible reading; your zeal to see disciples of all nations maximised for Christ's glory.
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Women are to dress themselves in modest clothing, with decency and good sense, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold, pearls, or expensive apparel, but with good works, as is proper for women who affirm that they worship God.

1 Timothy 2:9-10

When it feels like freedom.

The below is a good description of what I fear most when I'm overwhelmed by stress, anxiety and frustration; when my ears become closed to the voice of reason yet very wide open to the voice of my nerves and mass emotions; when I won't give a damn about the world, truth or responsibility.

And, after the storm, amendments may need to be made, apologies may need to be said, and certain requests may need to be offered to God.

Emotions are real. Sin is real. Responsibility is real. We will have to deal with it. But thank God that Jesus died for the church that there may be support, encouragement and friendship.

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In your anger do not sin;

when you are on your beds,

search your hearts and be silent.

Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD.

Psalm 4:4-5

"Aargghh!"

Sin is so frustrating.

Praise God that Jesus delivers us from bodies that are so prone to wander.

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Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!

Romans 7:24-25