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Tao Te Ching Chapter 1: Mystery of God - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated into Biblical Scripture

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Interestingly, Tao Te Ching first chapter coincide with the first book of the Bible, Genesis. Genesis is the foundation of our Faith, the elementary level of our learning. Though, it is difficult for many to believe God created the Heavens and Earth in 6 days and rested [...]

Chapter 10: The Way - Taoism of Lau Tzu - Tao Te Ching Biblical Translation

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Our body is important to God. If we honor God with our Body, then we must be free from immoralities committed outside or against our body. We are members of Christ himself, the temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God. When we are indwelt [...]

Tao Te Ching Chapter 2: Living in Balance - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated into Biblical Scripture

Are you living a balance life?

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Dualities exist in humans because we came to perceive the world as our own and wish to take control of our destiny. When we are free from desires, we observe the inner wonders and marvels of God. However, if we are filled with desire, we observe the [...]

Tao Te Ching Chapter 3: Desires - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated into Biblical Scripture

What are your desires for the need?

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Glorifying idols and achievers portrays an image of a superior person, putting them aside for special treatment. Fame, wealth, and power stimulates our mind to compete aggressively among one another to become like somebody else or better than everyone. Whenever we see anything [...]

Tao Te Ching Chapter 4: Our Creator - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated into Biblical Scripture

The labarum (Greek: λάβαρον) was a vexillum (military standard) that displayed the "Chi-Rho" symbol, formed from the first two Greek letters of the word "Christ" (Greek: ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ, or Χριστός) — Chi (χ) and Rho (ρ). It was first used by the Roman emperor Constantine I. Since the vexillum consisted of a flag suspended from the [...]

Tao Te Ching Chapter 5: Impartial - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated into Biblical Scripture

The Bill of Rights, the First Ten Amendments: The concept of "Separation of Church and State" was to keep the state out of Church affairs. It was never intended to separate the State from the Church. Unfortunately, many have misunderstood it’s true meaning; thus we no longer acknowlege or preserve the Church Principles in the [...]

Tao Te Ching Chapter 6: The Living Spirit - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated into Biblical Scripture

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God is infinite (1 Timothy 1:17), incomparable (2 Samuel 7:22), and unchanging (Malachi 3:6). God knows everything (Matthew 11:21) and has all power and authority (Revelation 19:6).The spirit of God is everlasting, unfathomable, (Isaiah 40:28) and lives in us whom you have received from God (1 Corinthians 6:19). He [...]

Tao Te Ching Chapter 7: Fulfillment - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated into Biblical Scripture

Via Dolorosa : Station 3

Jesus suffered the weight of all our sins to open the Gates of the Heavens.

John 1:1-4: 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was [...]

Tao Te Ching Chapter 8: Competition - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated into Biblical Scripture

Nature is God

Water is the most fitting metaphor how God designed forces of nature to serve all the living. Water nourishes every plant and thirsty animal. It assumes the lowest places no matter where it may be. This is the characteristics of God. John 1:14, 14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling [...]

Tao Te Ching Chapter 9: Excessiveness - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated into Biblical Scripture

St Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so [...]