Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement … —Isaiah 28:15 6771 U.S. Commitments Formal treaties pledge the U.S. to defend 42 countries around the world. This does not include countries such as Israel covered by informal but nevertheless deep commitments, or by obligations to … Continue reading “TREATIES”
TRAVEL
Even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. —Daniel 12:4 6735 200 Million Yearly International tourism is a huge business—it involves 200 million people traveling outside their own countries every year throughout the world. This mass of tourists, nearly equal to the population of the … Continue reading “TRAVEL”
TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION
See: Occultism—Meditation Cults .
TRAITORS
See: Deceit ; Hatred ; Matt 24:10; Mark 13:12; Luke 21:16.
TRADE
See: Buying and Selling ; Merchandising.
TONGUE
See: Rumors ; Talking ; Talkativeness.
TITHING
See: Giving and Tithes .
THOUGHTFULNESS
Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. —Matthew 25:36 6660 Courtesy Is Eternal Coventry Patmore says somewhere that courtesy is the only virtue that will be practiced in heaven. I wonder if that is so? Courage? No, for there will be … Continue reading “THOUGHTFULNESS”
THINKING—INVENTING
And knowledge shall be increased. —Daniel 12:4 6644 Birth Of Lithography Poor and discouraged, without a cent to buy more copper plates, a Munich artist was walking the wet streets after a rainfall when he happened to pick up a rain-soaked leaf from the pavement. Where it had reposed he noticed its perfect outline with … Continue reading “THINKING—INVENTING”
THIEVERY
See: Stealing.