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November 12, 2010 By admin

Christians Do Not Believe in Kismet, Fate or Destiny

by St. Nikolai Velimirovich Christians do not believe in kismet, fate or destiny. Even if God determines the chief lines of our life, He, according to our prayers and merits, can change them. Thus, He prolonged King Hezekiah's life for fifteen years: "Go and say to Hezekiah, thus said the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Patristic Sermons Tagged With: destiny, fate, Hezekiah, kismet, st. nikolai velimirovich, the Lord

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