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The Mission and Vision of the Southern Baptist Convention
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Christians in Iraq 'facing extinction' at Islamists' hands
Islamic militants have eradicated virtually every trace of Christianity from Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, Nina Shea, director of the Hudson Institute's Center for Religious Freedom, said July 23.
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Today's Devotion
From the Book of Proverbs:
Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: For the Lord will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them (Prov. 22:22-23).
Throughout our study of Proverbs, we have focused on the importance of our relationship with the Lord and our obedience to His Word. However, Solomon also expounds upon the other duties assigned to the believer in their walk with God. In this verse from today's reading, he refers to one of our most compelling responsibilities, that of caring for those less fortunate than we are. Solomon focused for the most part on what we should not do, while elsewhere in the Word of God the Lord's expectations of what we should do are clearly outlined. Taken together, a clear picture of our responsibilities should emerge. - Continue...
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