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    Verbal arts are another method of sharing information through narratives, dramas, poetry, incantations, proverbs, riddles, word games, etc. One way religions like Christianity connect to people are with narrative skits. Skits will be acted out be characters chosen to exemplify more intellectual ideas and concepts, such as good and evil or may be representative…

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    McCormick 2 Without the freedom to live the lifestyle one wants, their emotional well being can be damaged. As the Bible says in Proverbs 22:7, “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is a slave to the lender.” Being a slave to debt is not fun whatsoever and one’s happiness and comfort in life can be stripped away from the as a result of the debt associated with taking out student…

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    connected with everyday experience of listeners and learners based on Mark 7:14. By using an exegetical study of Mark 7:14, “After He called the crowd to Him again, He began saying to them, ‘Listen to Me, all of you, and understand’”, this scriptural proverb is about not having care when it comes to dull rigid and regulations that paralyze their intuitive faith in making better changes within an organization in God’s kingdom. This socio-rhetorical analysis is “an interpreter’s adoption of a…

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    In focusing on motivating followers through properly casting vision, a leader can study the wisdom of the Proverbs. One such example includes, “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty” (Proverbs 21:5 English Standard Version). Involving God in the diligent steps of crafting and presenting vision will always be more advantageous than declaring an underdeveloped plan.…

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    According to Proverbs 17:17 “A friend loves at all times and a brother is born for adversity” (Holy Bible), meaning a true friend never fails, and is always there to help because of mutual affection. An example of love is displayed in Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte…

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    makes a chilling realization as he ponders what could have gone wrong. “Okonkwo’s eyes were opened and he saw the whole matter clearly. Living fire begets cold, impotent ash” (Achebe 272). The narrator used a proverb here to express the deep meaning of Okonkwo 's realization. What this proverb means is that, while fire burns vigorously, it can produce nothing but worthless ash. Okonkwo, who considered himself to be like a flame, now understands what this means for his son. He has essentially…

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    1. She is not guilty of the sin of gluttony in the sense that she overeats; she is guilty of this sin in the sense that she desires to get her own way. 2. The “All-I-want” state of mind is a state of mind in which a person wants things done to their liking. This serves the devil’s agenda by setting humans up to sin. One can delude oneself into believing that he is behaving morally. 3. Screwtape identifies monogamy or abstention as the “dilemma” God has placed humans in regarding sexual…

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    Damon And Pythias Analysis

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    A true friendship is one in which both friends are willing to help each other when one is in trouble. A Chinese proverb says: Only when the year grows cold do we see the qualities of the pine and the cypress; only when the troubles come do we see true friendships. This proverb states exactly what I believe a true a friendship is; two people are only true friends when they help each other in times of trouble. However, there must be a balance between…

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    see the bad ir seem to focus only on the bad or on the weaknesses of others. They should relaize that it is easy to see faults in others but hard to see their own faults. ### Admit Mistakes ### It is a fact that no one is perfect. There is a proverb which says >To err is human, to forgive is…

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    Throughout the history, there had always been an effort to achieve greater equality and well-being. However, such efforts were usually doomed to failure. One such famous case is the Soviet Union. In , George Orwell presents an effective allegory of the Soviet Union, demonstrating the slow but inevitable process of corruption within the government. In this report, I will highlight on the process of moral degradation, and how it fades the initial inspiration of the ideal society. First, let’s see…

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