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drinking, Prohibition in the U.S, the intoxicating liquid, booze, recreational drugs, help those who are floundering, death-provoking waters, to fix our problems, in these trying times, get moving for Christhttps://randyobrien50.com/2026/07/30/the-overwhelming-importance-of-christians-understanding-that-christ-is-the-perfect-example-to-follow/SCRIP-BITSen2026-07-30T17:57:44+00:00The Overwhelming Importance of Christians Understanding that Christ is the Perfect Example to Follow!holy spirit, faith, LOVE, christianity, mercy, wisdom, salvation, truth, Jesus Christ, self-control, courage, favour, abundance, success, the BIBLE, the author and finisher of our faith, poison, divine protection, tax collectors, talent, be discouraged, do not be discouraged, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, hostility, easier said than done, promotion, endured the cross, do good to them that hate you, persecute you, the nature of the human animal, looking unto Jesus, despising the shame, set down at 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