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DD has just started Chreia. The format is new to me, and I'd appreciate feedback on her composition so I can have a better idea of how to guide her. Thanks in advance!
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"I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just." - Thomas Jefferson
One should praise the wise leadership of Thomas Jefferson. So eloquent was he that he was able to write such great works as the Declaration of Independence. He inspired the American colonists to break free from the tyranny of Great Britain and form their own nation. He served as the third president of the independent United States. Thomas Jefferson's insightful ideas are so numerous that there is not time enough to name them. Therefore, consider only his wise remark about justice.
Thomas Jefferson wrote that he feared for his land when he recalled that the Lord despises wrongdoing. Admiring his prudence, contemplate the benefits of righteousness.
If a nation strives to be meek, it will profit from its wise choice. For a humble, submissive country will be blessed for its fear of God. Instead of being subject to the wrath of divine judgement, the nation will experience the favor of the Lord.
However, if a country does not attempt to change its evil ways, it shall surely be punished. Those who consider only the present, thinking of the easiest courses to wealth, shll be caught unaware on the day of condemnation. For the Lord himself warned that his coming would be like a thief in the night. God's anger shall rage against the unrighteous, and they shall regret their choice to turn toward evil.
Not only shall the wicked be tortured on the day of justice, wrongdoers are also chastised now. It is obvious that an irresponsible debtor who knows that he should return what he owes but avoids repaying his debt shall be thrown into debtor's prison by his creditor. Likewise, an unrighteous nation which purposefully sins and does not alter its choices shall surely face God's discipline.
Consider the story of the unmerciful servant. One servant who owed his master a great debt begged to be forgiven. When his master cancelled his debt, he immediately began to seek eagerly for one of his fellow servants who owed him only a small amount. The servant who had so recently been forgiven threatened his comrade with imprisonment if he would not pay his debt. Upon finding that his companion was unable to repay what was due, the unmerciful servant jailed his debtor. When news of this cruel deed reached the ears of the master, he immediately commanded that the merciless servant be confined and tortured ruthlessly. So shall those who are evil be punished for their deeds.
Even the Psalms do not fail to recognize the truth in Thomas Jefferson's saying. Psalm 1 declares, "Not so the wicked? They are like the chaff that the wind blows away. Therefore, the wicked will not stand in the judgement, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous." These wise verses predict the fate of the wicked just as Thomas Jefferson feared the judgement of his wayward nation.
Whoever wished that their nation may escape God's wrath must not only change any evil ways which they may follow, but also strive to right the wrongs of their country.
DD has just started Chreia. The format is new to me, and I'd appreciate feedback on her composition so I can have a better idea of how to guide her. Thanks in advance!
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"I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just." - Thomas Jefferson
One should praise the wise leadership of Thomas Jefferson. So eloquent was he that he was able to write such great works as the Declaration of Independence. He inspired the American colonists to break free from the tyranny of Great Britain and form their own nation. He served as the third president of the independent United States. Thomas Jefferson's insightful ideas are so numerous that there is not time enough to name them. Therefore, consider only his wise remark about justice.
Thomas Jefferson wrote that he feared for his land when he recalled that the Lord despises wrongdoing. Admiring his prudence, contemplate the benefits of righteousness.
If a nation strives to be meek, it will profit from its wise choice. For a humble, submissive country will be blessed for its fear of God. Instead of being subject to the wrath of divine judgement, the nation will experience the favor of the Lord.
However, if a country does not attempt to change its evil ways, it shall surely be punished. Those who consider only the present, thinking of the easiest courses to wealth, shll be caught unaware on the day of condemnation. For the Lord himself warned that his coming would be like a thief in the night. God's anger shall rage against the unrighteous, and they shall regret their choice to turn toward evil.
Not only shall the wicked be tortured on the day of justice, wrongdoers are also chastised now. It is obvious that an irresponsible debtor who knows that he should return what he owes but avoids repaying his debt shall be thrown into debtor's prison by his creditor. Likewise, an unrighteous nation which purposefully sins and does not alter its choices shall surely face God's discipline.
Consider the story of the unmerciful servant. One servant who owed his master a great debt begged to be forgiven. When his master cancelled his debt, he immediately began to seek eagerly for one of his fellow servants who owed him only a small amount. The servant who had so recently been forgiven threatened his comrade with imprisonment if he would not pay his debt. Upon finding that his companion was unable to repay what was due, the unmerciful servant jailed his debtor. When news of this cruel deed reached the ears of the master, he immediately commanded that the merciless servant be confined and tortured ruthlessly. So shall those who are evil be punished for their deeds.
Even the Psalms do not fail to recognize the truth in Thomas Jefferson's saying. Psalm 1 declares, "Not so the wicked? They are like the chaff that the wind blows away. Therefore, the wicked will not stand in the judgement, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous." These wise verses predict the fate of the wicked just as Thomas Jefferson feared the judgement of his wayward nation.
Whoever wished that their nation may escape God's wrath must not only change any evil ways which they may follow, but also strive to right the wrongs of their country.
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