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From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “There is no such thing as “pre-marital sex”.  The term is a spiritual oxymoron, kind of like “cruel kindness”.  The discipline of delaying gratification may find its greatest test … Continue reading →

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “TIPS TO YOUNG FOLKS FOR PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF THIS ELEMENT This principle of delaying gratification has gotten a bad name, a poor reputation:  names such as “abstinence”, “divorce”, “prude”, … Continue reading →

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “Jesus demonstrates the same ability to delay gratification while simultaneously setting an example of the dedication to task required of disciples when He responded to His disciples’ queries regarding … Continue reading →

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “Note in Genesis 24: 49 that the chief servant of Abraham asks his hosts if they will deal kindly and truly with “my master”, not “with me”.  Only after … Continue reading →