GOD’S EXCHANGE
Instead of sin, forgiveness
Instead of war, peace
Instead of poverty, sufficiency
Instead of nationalism, humanity
Instead of conspiracy, science
Instead of judging, appreciation
Instead of defensiveness, attention
Instead of desire, acceptance
Instead of control, affection
Instead of fantasy, freedom
Instead of differences, unity
Instead of illness, health
Instead of worry, trust
Instead of pollution, purity
Instead of hatred, love
Instead of isolation, community
Instead of discontentment, gratitude
Instead of anger, patience
Instead of bitterness, understanding
Instead of confusion, order
Instead of prejudice, approval
Instead of complaining, gratefulness
Instead of negatives, positives
Instead of self-concern, compassion
Instead of greed, generosity
Instead of authoritarianism, service
Instead of discouragement, hope
Instead of sorrow, joy
Instead of discouragement, inspiration
Instead of parsimony, celebration
Instead of isolation, connectedness
Instead of bondage, liberty
Instead of addiction, freedom
Instead of weariness, energy
Instead of dullness, creativity
Instead of despair, hope
Instead of sadness, happiness
Instead of ashes, beauty
Instead of weakness, vigor
Instead of indignity, nobility
Instead of ugliness, loveliness
Instead of falsehood, truth
Instead of blame, admiration
Instead of rejection, welcoming
Instead of wrong, right
Instead of evil, good
Instead of injustice, justice
Instead of meanness, benevolence
Instead of bullying, kindness
Instead of censure, appreciation
Instead of violence, goodwill
Instead of dissonance, harmony
Instead of anger, serenity
Instead of infidelity, faithfulness
Instead of ignorance, knowledge
Instead of betrayal, loyalty
Instead of talking, listening
Instead of depression, esteem
Instead of victimization, power
Instead of haste, contemplation
Instead of irritability, amiableness
Instead of harshness, kindness
Instead of fixing, caring
Instead of pride, humility
Instead of religion, relationship
Instead of conceit, meekness
Instead of intemperance, self-control
Instead of bondage, manumission
Instead of isolation, connectedness
Instead of loneliness, companionship
Instead of ruins, new beginnings
Instead of stuff, spirit
Instead of self-hatred, self-love
Instead of brokenness, shalom
Instead of guilt, hesed
Instead of timidity, courage
Instead of darkness, light
Instead of confusion, guidance
Instead of death, life
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