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446Intercessory prayer involves presenting the needs of others to God, acting as a bridge for them. Faithful individuals intervene for others, the Holy Spirit…</p> 447 </div><!-- .entry-summary --> 448 <div class="wpsp-read-more"><a title="What is Intercessory Prayer? 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Christians must be…</p> 479 </div><!-- .entry-summary --> 480 <div class="wpsp-read-more"><a title="What Does the Bible Say About Fortune Tellers and Tarot Cards?" class="wp-show-posts-read-more" href="https://knowmercy.org/bible-fortune-tellers-tarot-cards/">Read More</a></div></div><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article><article class=" wp-show-posts-single post-1603 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-christian-living wpsp-col-3" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope><div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-center "> 481 <a href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-soul-ties/" title="What Does The Bible Say About Soul Ties?"> <img decoding="async" src="https://knowmercy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pexels-duÌoÌng-nhaÌn-1021145-1-760x480.jpg" alt="What Does The Bible Say About Soul Ties?" itemprop="image" class="center" /> 482 </a> </div> 483 <header class="wp-show-posts-entry-header"> 484 <h3 class="wp-show-posts-entry-title" itemprop="headline"><a href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-soul-ties/" rel="bookmark">What Does The Bible Say About Soul Ties?</a></h3> </header><!-- .entry-header --> 485 <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> 486 <p>The contemporary concept of ‘soul ties’ suggests that the spirits of two individuals can intertwine, resulting in either a positive or negative spiritual impact…</p> 487 </div><!-- .entry-summary --> 488 <div class="wpsp-read-more"><a title="What Does The Bible Say About Soul Ties?" class="wp-show-posts-read-more" href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-soul-ties/">Read More</a></div></div><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article><article class=" wp-show-posts-single post-1430 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-christian-living wpsp-col-3" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope><div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-center "> 489 <a href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-being-offended/" title="What Does the Bible Say About Being Offended?"> <img decoding="async" src="https://knowmercy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pexels-keira-burton-6147126-760x480.jpg" alt="What Does the Bible Say About Being Offended?" itemprop="image" class="center" /> 490 </a> </div> 491 <header class="wp-show-posts-entry-header"> 492 <h3 class="wp-show-posts-entry-title" itemprop="headline"><a href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-being-offended/" rel="bookmark">What Does the Bible Say About Being Offended?</a></h3> </header><!-- .entry-header --> 493 <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> 494 <p>As a Christian faced with offense, there are three potential paths one might cho
494ose based on the circumstances – maintaining harmony by turning a…</p> 495 </div><!-- .entry-summary --> 496 <div class="wpsp-read-more"><a title="What Does the Bible Say About Being Offended?" class="wp-show-posts-read-more" href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-being-offended/">Read More</a></div></div><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article><article class=" wp-show-posts-single post-1407 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-christian-living wpsp-col-3" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope><div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-center "> 497 <a href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-worshiping-mary/" title="What Does the Bible Say About Worshiping Mary?"> <img decoding="async" src="https://knowmercy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pexels-wolfgang-krzemien-7293240-760x480.jpg" alt="What Does the Bible Say About Worshiping Mary?" itemprop="image" class="center" /> 498 </a> </div> 499 <header class="wp-show-posts-entry-header"> 500 <h3 class="wp-show-posts-entry-title" itemprop="headline"><a href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-worshiping-mary/" rel="bookmark">What Does the Bible Say About Worshiping Mary?</a></h3> </header><!-- .entry-header --> 501 <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> 502 <p>The scriptures may not explicitly mention the worship of Mary, but they certainly guide us on how to perceive her, affirming that only Jesus…</p> 503 </div><!-- .entry-summary --> 504 <div class="wpsp-read-more"><a title="What Does the Bible Say About Worshiping Mary?" class="wp-show-posts-read-more" href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-worshiping-mary/">Read More</a></div></div><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article><article class=" wp-show-posts-single post-1391 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-christian-living wpsp-col-3" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope><div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <header class="wp-show-posts-entry-header"> 505 <h3 class="wp-show-posts-entry-title" itemprop="headline"><a href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-pretenders-and-hypocrisy/" rel="bookmark">What Does the Bible Say About Pretenders and Hypocrisy?</a></h3> </header><!-- .entry-header --> 506 <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> 507 <p>Posers and deceit greatly upset God as they go against His fundamental essence – honesty and affection. The Holy Scripture cautions believers to examine…</p> 508 </div><!-- .entry-summary --> 509 <div class="wpsp-read-more"><a title="What Does the Bible Say About Pretenders and Hypocrisy?" class="wp-show-posts-read-more" href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-pretenders-and-hypocrisy/">Read More</a></div></div><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article><article class=" wp-show-posts-single post-1403 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-christian-living wpsp-col-3" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope><div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-center "> 510 <a href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-visiting-graves/" title="What Does the Bible Say About Visiting Graves?"> <img decoding="async" src="https://knowmercy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pexels-mike-b-116909-760x480.jpg" alt="What Does the Bible Say About Visiting Graves?" itemprop="image" class="center" /> 511 </a> </div> 512 <header class="wp-show-posts-entry-header"> 513 <h3 class="wp-show-posts-entry-title" itemprop="headline"><a href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-visiting-graves/" rel="bookmark">What Does the Bible Say About Visiting Graves?</a></h3> </header><!-- .entry-header --> 514 <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> 515 <p>Graveyards and burial grounds are quite extraordinary spots. To several individuals, they spark an uncanny and somber feeling. In contrast, some people find these̷
5150;</p> 516 </div><!-- .entry-summary --> 517 <div class="wpsp-read-more"><a title="What Does the Bible Say About Visiting Graves?" class="wp-show-posts-read-more" href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-visiting-graves/">Read More</a></div></div><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article><article class=" wp-show-posts-single post-1399 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-christian-living wpsp-col-3" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope><div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-center "> 518 <a href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-spanking/" title="What Does the Bible Say About Spanking?"> <img decoding="async" src="https://knowmercy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pexels-brett-sayles-1073088-760x480.jpg" alt="What Does the Bible Say About Spanking?" itemprop="image" class="center" /> 519 </a> </div> 520 <header class="wp-show-posts-entry-header"> 521 <h3 class="wp-show-posts-entry-title" itemprop="headline"><a href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-spanking/" rel="bookmark">What Does the Bible Say About Spanking?</a></h3> </header><!-- .entry-header --> 522 <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> 523 <p>The Scriptures may not discuss spanking explicitly, but they undoubtedly endorse disciplining our offspring. However, the suitability of spanking as a means of discipline…</p> 524 </div><!-- .entry-summary --> 525 <div class="wpsp-read-more"><a title="What Does the Bible Say About Spanking?" class="wp-show-posts-read-more" href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-spanking/">Read More</a></div></div><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article><article class=" wp-show-posts-single post-1385 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-christian-living wpsp-col-3" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope><div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-center "> 526 <a href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-holding-grudges/" title="What Does the Bible Say About Holding Grudges?"> <img decoding="async" src="https://knowmercy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pexels-alex-green-5699823-760x480.jpg" alt="What Does the Bible Say About Holding Grudges?" itemprop="image" class="center" /> 527 </a> </div> 528 <header class="wp-show-posts-entry-header"> 529 <h3 class="wp-show-posts-entry-title" itemprop="headline"><a href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-holding-grudges/" rel="bookmark">What Does the Bible Say About Holding Grudges?</a></h3> </header><!-- .entry-header --> 530 <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> 531 <p>The Bible unequivocally states that Christians should embody forgiveness, mirroring the forgiveness they have received. It also advocates for exhibiting love and maintaining harmonious…</p> 532 </div><!-- .entry-summary --> 533 <div class="wpsp-read-more"><a title="What Does the Bible Say About Holding Grudges?" class="wp-show-posts-read-more" href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-holding-grudges/">Read More</a></div></div><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article><article class=" wp-show-posts-single post-1388 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-christian-living wpsp-col-3" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope><div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-center "> 534 <a href="https://knowmercy.org/bible-procrastination/" title="What Does the Bible Say About Procrastination?"> <img decoding="async" src="https://knowmercy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3807747-760x480.jpg" alt="What Does the Bible Say About Procrastination?" itemprop="image" class="center" /> 535 </a> </div> 536 <header class="wp-show-posts-entry-header"> 537 <h3 class="wp-show-posts-entry-title" itemprop="headline"><a href="https://knowmercy.org/bible-procrastination/" rel="bookmark">What Does the Bible Say About Procrastination?</a></h3> </header><!-- .entry-header --> 538 <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> 539 <p>Are you often procrastinating until the last moment? Having challenges completing tasks in a timely manner and constantly f
539ind yourself in a hurry? Fear…</p> 540 </div><!-- .entry-summary --> 541 <div class="wpsp-read-more"><a title="What Does the Bible Say About Procrastination?" class="wp-show-posts-read-more" href="https://knowmercy.org/bible-procrastination/">Read More</a></div></div><!-- wp-show-posts-inner --></article><article class=" wp-show-posts-single post-1091 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-christian-living wpsp-col-3" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork" itemscope><div class="wp-show-posts-inner" style=""> <div class="wp-show-posts-image wpsp-image-center "> 542 <a href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-cannibalism/" title="What Does the Bible Say About Cannibalism?"> <img decoding="async" src="https://knowmercy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/max-kleinen-2KrNjQaC1wQ-unsplash-760x480.jpg" alt="What Does the Bible Say About Cannibalism?" itemprop="image" class="center" /> 543 </a> </div> 544 <header class="wp-show-posts-entry-header"> 545 <h3 class="wp-show-posts-entry-title" itemprop="headline"><a href="https://knowmercy.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-cannibalism/" rel="bookmark">What Does the Bible Say About Cannibalism?</a></h3> </header><!-- .entry-header --> 546 <div class="wp-show-posts-entry-summary" itemprop="text"> 547 <p>Scriptural accounts in the Bible detail instances of cannibalism during periods in the Old Testament. 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Line numbers count LF bytes from the start of the resource, as the search results do. Vendor segments are library code the classifier recognised; they are stored but not indexed. Bytes are shown as Latin1 characters, one per byte.