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Does the Bible discourage the growing in knowledge and learning by saying “for in much wisdom is much grief?” (Eccl. 1:18).

The Bible meant the harmful knowledge that troubles man’s mind. There is information you gain, that might bring on you …

When the disciples of the Lord Christ were going through the grain fields; they became hungry; so they began to pluck the corn to eat (Mark 2:23). Was this considered stealing because they plucked ears of corn belonging to someone else without his permiss

This was not a theft because the Law allowed it. In this respect the Book of Deuteronomy says ” When …

How did Christ that loves peace and is the prince of peace say ” Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. “For I have come to set a man against his father ” (Matt. 10:34- 35)?

He meant the sword that befell the believers (Christians) because of their faith. In fact the start of Christianity incited …

When St. John the Baptist sent two of his disciples to the Lord, he asked “Are You the coming One, or do we look for another?” (Luke 7:19) Was that doubt in Jesus person?

John did not doubt the Lord for many reasons: 1. It was impossible for John to doubt Christ as he …

Who blasphemed the Lord during His crucifixion, the thief on the left or the thief on the right? How could it he that one deserved Paradise?

In the beginning both thieves blasphemed the Lord. St. Matthew the Evangelist said “Even the robbers who were crucified with …