From what I remember Part 1
My life has been varied and direct depending on the time and circumstances.
Born one cold winter morning down in Dixie land to poor white folks!
Had a younger brother a year behind me in school, we had the necessities of life - but no luxuries. For us a soda pop was rare and referred to as belly wash. We lived with one or the other of our Grandparents until I was in the 5th grade. Our Father was not around much, he had a checkered past and my mother finally Divorced him when I was 10.
My mother was a RN and earned enough to pay for the necessities of life.
We did not have a car until my mother remarried when I was 13; {but both sets of grandparents did}. We had suffecient cloths, food and housing was adequate. Attended church - occasionally went to movies (we did not have TV until I was 12) or went to the WMCA went on outdoor activities from time to time. We did not have all the stuff that everyone seems to have in the US today!
When I was 10 living with my Grandmother down in south GA - she gave us new bibles and we often walked to church. Where during a revival meeting with Brother Barnett, where I accepted Christ by going forward during the message. Because the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all unrighteousness.
I have read the complete Bible sections at different times. It gave me an anchor, which would serve to guide me the rest of my life. This did not mean that I was sinless just that the Gospel of Christ alerted me to the right course of action - {it was more a warning or remembance.}.
Meaning that if and when you step off the path of Righteousness, learn to be quick to step back on! This is the way you develope morals and a good conscience to live a better life. When you have already decided that there are certain things that you just will not do - the tempation is not there later.
Being a good neighbor or friend does not mean that you just hang out with them. I have heard and seen where some who were practicing agants of the devil, at times - when a questionable activity came up - they would say " you are not part of this activity, be gone."
Because your Rightiousness is evident to many around you. Once when in my 20's I have gone with others to a party that became questionable then when my ride said that he were staying - I just left on foot and hitchhiked 5 miles back in the dark hours. It is better to be a loner who stands for what they know is right; than stay as a puppet in some questionable actives.
This is not a declaration of perfection or being a " Goody person " rather it is how people should live, by seeking the Truth, living it to the best of their abilities. This leads to a life of righteousness and general peace.
Our life should be about being a good neighbor and friend to the end.
Live it in place of all the world's race for fame and fortune;
which is based upon self-centeredness and greed!
Seek a better opportunity in all you do!
It is a choice on your part - use it beneficially.
Born one cold winter morning down in Dixie land to poor white folks!
Had a younger brother a year behind me in school, we had the necessities of life - but no luxuries. For us a soda pop was rare and referred to as belly wash. We lived with one or the other of our Grandparents until I was in the 5th grade. Our Father was not around much, he had a checkered past and my mother finally Divorced him when I was 10.
My mother was a RN and earned enough to pay for the necessities of life.
We did not have a car until my mother remarried when I was 13; {but both sets of grandparents did}. We had suffecient cloths, food and housing was adequate. Attended church - occasionally went to movies (we did not have TV until I was 12) or went to the WMCA went on outdoor activities from time to time. We did not have all the stuff that everyone seems to have in the US today!
When I was 10 living with my Grandmother down in south GA - she gave us new bibles and we often walked to church. Where during a revival meeting with Brother Barnett, where I accepted Christ by going forward during the message. Because the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all unrighteousness.
I have read the complete Bible sections at different times. It gave me an anchor, which would serve to guide me the rest of my life. This did not mean that I was sinless just that the Gospel of Christ alerted me to the right course of action - {it was more a warning or remembance.}.
Meaning that if and when you step off the path of Righteousness, learn to be quick to step back on! This is the way you develope morals and a good conscience to live a better life. When you have already decided that there are certain things that you just will not do - the tempation is not there later.
Being a good neighbor or friend does not mean that you just hang out with them. I have heard and seen where some who were practicing agants of the devil, at times - when a questionable activity came up - they would say " you are not part of this activity, be gone."
Because your Rightiousness is evident to many around you. Once when in my 20's I have gone with others to a party that became questionable then when my ride said that he were staying - I just left on foot and hitchhiked 5 miles back in the dark hours. It is better to be a loner who stands for what they know is right; than stay as a puppet in some questionable actives.
This is not a declaration of perfection or being a " Goody person " rather it is how people should live, by seeking the Truth, living it to the best of their abilities. This leads to a life of righteousness and general peace.
Our life should be about being a good neighbor and friend to the end.
Live it in place of all the world's race for fame and fortune;
which is based upon self-centeredness and greed!
Seek a better opportunity in all you do!
It is a choice on your part - use it beneficially.
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