why<\/em> a person was benefitted. Other verses to examine are I Corinthians 16:18; Philippians 2:29; and I Timothy 5:17. Since God commands the expression of appreciation, it is not wrong.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\t
Response:<\/h2>\n
Hello brother Jeffrey,<\/p>\n
Thank you for your reply. I pray that through the providence of God, you will be well soon.<\/p>\n
Men like you are very few in the church these days. I have been someone who has been blessed by your work on the website. Since I moved to the United States for schooling, I have longed to visit your congregation, and I pray I will do that one day just to sit down with you to chat.<\/p>\n
My heart is filled with joy by your passion and zeal for the truth each time I read from your website. It is a privilege to learn from you as always.<\/p>\n
God bless you and your family and may He continue to bless the churches of Christ.<\/p>\n
Thank you<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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