Day 1

The Doukhobors or Doukhabors , earlier Dukhobortsy  are a Christian group of Russian origin. The Doukhobors were one of the sects - later defined as a religious philosophy, ethnic group, social movement, or simply a 'way of life' - known generically as Spiritual Christianity. Starting no later than the 18th century, they rejected secular government, the Russian Orthodox priests, icons, all church ritual, the Bible as the supreme source of divine revelation and the divinity of Jesus. Their Pacifist beliefs and desire to avoid government interference in their life lead to an exodus of the majority of the group from the Russian Empire to Canada at the close of the 19th century. However, their interaction with the Canadian authorities was anything but peaceful.Assimilated to a various extent into the Canadian mainstream, the modern descendants of the first Canadian Doukhobors continue to live in south-eastern British Columbia, southern Alberta and Saskatchewan. Today, the estimated population of Doukhobors in North America is over 20,000 - 15,000 in Canada and about 5,000 in the USA.

In Proberbs 14 these verses that stands out to me ... Verse 2 Those who follow the right path fear the Lord; those who take the wrong path despise him  Verses 5-6 An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies.A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding.  Verses 18-22 Simpletons are clothed with foolishness, ^{but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Evil people will bow before good people;the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.The poor are despised even by their neighbors,while the rich have many “friends.”It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness. Verses 26-27  Those who fear the Lord are secure; he will be a refuge for their children.Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.}