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  1. How does Jeremiah 33:3 connect with God's promises in Matthew 7:7?
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  3. Does Paul contradict Jesus when he exhorts children, “obey your parents in all things”? Colossians 3:20
  4. What are the basic differences between Christianity and the Amish or Mennonite religion?
  5. How do I forgive my wife for getting pregnant by my cousin 25 years ago? I just found out four months ago that I am not the father.
  6. What does "deliver us" in Psalm 79:9 reveal about God's character?
  7. What does "hidden with Christ in God" mean in Colossians 3:3?
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  9. What does the Bible say about contempt toward a spouse?
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Does Paul contradict Jesus when he exhorts children, “obey your parents in all things”? Colossians 3:20

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How do I forgive my wife for getting pregnant by my cousin 25 years ago? I just found out four months ago that I am not the father.

How do I forgive her for both the original sin and for keeping the truth from me all these years?

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