http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2006/08/29/the-kingdom-of-heaven-2/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:50:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2006/08/29/the-kingdom-of-heaven-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2105 norm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:02:17 +0000 http://tmdevotionals.com/men/2006/08/29/the-kingdom-of-heaven-2/#comment-2105 It is obvious that Francis Xavier's response came from a life directed and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Human nature would want to retaliate or make a stinging comment that would put the offender in his place. The Spirit- controlled person is able to refrain from repaying evil with evil. I was reminded again of the importance of facing the day with the armor of God.Isn't God good? It is obvious that Francis Xavier’s response came from a life directed and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Human nature would want to retaliate or make a stinging comment that would put the offender in his place. The Spirit- controlled person is able to refrain from repaying evil with evil. I was reminded again of the importance of facing the day with the armor of God.Isn’t God good?

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