the idea of being a liberal

A conservative is a liberal whom has been robber.

A pious religious person is deep down inside, a depraved and twisted person, longing to live life on his own terms, freedom to act without consequences, and seek the pleasures of all that is taboo

But because of self discipline and self control.

He does not.

Because of Christ,

We know the fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil isn't worth it.

We don't need to experience all that can be offered in this world...

Jesus didn't take up Satan's offers to bow down to him, of rule over a city, or eat bread when he was hungry.....

In the moment of being in the desert and fasting.

He was tempted, yet was still to be found without sin. Because He didn't give in. So that He could live a perfect life and die ok the cross to atone for the sins of those He loved, you and me.

He sacrificed for others.

Think about that.

When you life your own life, do you just live it for the happiness of you own self? Or can you live life, not for others, but for God.

Christianity is not sacrificing your life for another person. Jesus already sacrificed his for them. And only Jesus can do that.

We can't sacrifice for others, we're not perfect ourselves.

We sacrifice to God. For it is He whom demands a sacrifice of praise worthy of Him. Not what is left out of our pockets, not the best choice of meat or cut. But just the humble corn, just the first fruits in rememberce that all is given by Him, just the right heart and attitude.

Of Thanksgiving.

Not of whating to receive benefits or favour. Not with alterior motives. Not with hoping you'll get a hundred fold in return....

But just innocent, giving from the abundance that's recognized. In Christ we already have it all. Heaven. A communion with God. What else could be more precious than that?

Give me poverty, give me death.

But do not take away from me my relationship with the Lord.