God helps those who help themselves...
I believe it is..
God helps those who call on him for help!
SilverButterfly
Author notes
Benjamin Franklin who wrote, “God helps those who help themselves.” (1736). Franklin himself believed that God did not play an active role .The Bible teaches something entirely different than the above saying, because God makes special provision to help the helpless.
Romans 5:6,8
“For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly....But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Proverbs 28:26
“He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,But he who walks wisely will be delivered”
Jeremiah 17:5
“Thus says the LORD, "Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind And makes flesh his strength, And whose heart turns away from the LORD.”
A contest entry
- Misconceptions by Elrenia.
600 points, ended December 28, 2007, 7 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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OH YES INDEED...
this is a wealthy poem Mary...
your ability as a writer is growing and I am overjoyed to witness your journey...
indeed...cursed is the man who trusts in mankind...for only disappointment shall follow that mistake...TEN FOLD...
this is one of your BEST writes thus far...
for what is better poetry than truth stated so beautifully by a heart that loves the Lord?
THERE IS NONE...
you are blowing me away with your poetry...
Blessings! Tammy
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You're just too kind to me Tammy! But I'm very glad you liked it. I treasure your opinion very much. Maybe one day I will get to be half the incredible poet that you are!!!
GBY
Mary
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I tried to find this passage, but no luck. It sounds like it is in the running.
Well wishes in the contest.
Thank you for sharing.
rous
PS. You forgot something.
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sorry. I put my username in Thanks for reminding me.
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Thank you. It makes it much easier for me when judging. Not on the names, but to keep track of who wrote what.
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