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The reality of dreams

The reality of dreams

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The chief aim of the Christian life…

The chief aim of the Christian life…

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[vc_column css=".vc_custom_1538764828293{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-image: url(https://www.ericsenglish.com/wp-content/uploads/old-church-bg.png?id=3577) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}"] ...should NOT be to acquire knowledge, but wisdom. Wisdom is a paradox in that it both negates and affirms knowledge. For only the wise are able to know how much they do not know. At the same time, wisdom’s chief aim is in ...

Paradoxes are not flaws…

Paradoxes are not flaws…

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...they are a part of nature. They serve to remind us how complex reality is. But even more, they serve to remind us of our place in this vast cosmos. Therefore, when we endeavor into any aspect of our world we should do so with utter humility constantly reminding ourselves of where we stand in proportion to this vast expanse ...

The philosopher has not done philosophy…

The philosopher has not done philosophy…

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...until he has acted upon the mere conviction of his idea; for proof of the theory is in the act, not the idea.

God IS absolute

God IS absolute

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...but I am not! It is why I trust in Him and not myself.

Who would ever want to live in truth…

Who would ever want to live in truth…

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...it's a terribly dreadful place. You see truth does not care who you are. It makes no concessions and is never arbitrary. Like a beacon shining in the dark it will always expose untruth. To live in truth is to be constantly reminded of just how much untruth exists in our lives and in the world. Yes, indeed, truth is ...