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Ecclesiastes 3:5

"A time to throw stones, and. time to gather stones;""Perhaps it is best to see them as referring to the gathering and rejecting of building materials" (Bible Knowledge Comm. p. 984).

Ecclesiastes 3:5 "A time to embrace, and. time to shun embracing."

To time to receive people with open arms (Phil. Ecclesiastes 2:29), and. time to reject (Titus 3:10). Many Christians have experienced the above and please note that the embracing is often determined by the actions of others. Whether we like it or not, there will be times that we can't associate with former friends-because of their unrepentant attitude (1 Corinthians 5; Matthew 18:15-17). It is. very frustrating reality in life that often we can't be friends with all the people that we would really like to be friends with.

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  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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  • ETCBC data on Hebrew bible

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  • The Biblical Illustrator

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  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

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  • Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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