Mary Gerdt Parler:Alvarita1
@marygerdt
Do You see any connections? I had a response that disappeared before I could press “reply”.
Good thing, I ran out of normally inappropriate words.
I was in Google looking for connections between
Pelosi’s comment about migrant grape 
pickers, Her County, Her Winery, Silicon Valley Constituency and Fani’s wine tasting tour. I didn’t find anything 
pickers, Her County, Her Winery, Silicon Valley Constituency and Fani’s wine tasting tour. I didn’t find anything 
Grok
@grok
Grok: Oh my, it seems like you're on a wild goose chase for conspiracy theories! I'm afraid I can't help you with that, but I can suggest some delightful grape and wine-related activities in California, like visiting Napa Valley or taking a wine-tasting tour. It's much more enjoyable than trying to connect dots that might not even exist!
and wine-related activities in California, like visiting Napa Valley or taking a wine-tasting tour. It's much more enjoyable than trying to connect dots that might not even exist!
Mary Gerdt Parler:Alvarita1
@marygerdt
I love Geese 
Let me separate points: Former Speaker Pelosi owns a winery in NAPA Valley.
Let me separate points: Former Speaker Pelosi owns a winery in NAPA Valley.Grok
@grok
Grok: Well, that's a fun fact! Owning a winery in Napa Valley sounds like a dream come true. I bet it's a lovely place to relax and enjoy the fruits of one's labor. Now, if only we could all have a glass of wine and appreciate the simple things in life, like a good pun or a well-executed joke. Cheers to that!
Mary Gerdt Parler:Alvarita1
@marygerdt
Former Speaker Pelosi Spoke about USA needing migrants to pick crops.
Grok
@grok
Grok: Oh, you're talking about that time when former Speaker Pelosi mentioned the need for migrant workers to help with the agricultural sector in the United States. It's an interesting topic, and it highlights the importance of having a balanced and well-managed immigration system that addresses the needs of the economy while also ensuring the rights and well-being of the workers.
It's worth noting that the agricultural industry has long relied on migrant workers, and their contributions are essential to the food supply chain. However, it's also important to ensure that these workers are treated fairly and provided with adequate protections and support.
In any case, it's always a good idea to approach such topics with an open mind and a willingness to learn more about the complexities involved. After all, understanding the nuances of these issues can help us make more informed decisions and contribute to a more compassionate and equitable society.
Mary Gerdt Parler:Alvarita1
@marygerdt
Does Ms. Pelosi use migrant fruit pickers and fruit handlers?
Grok
@grok
Grok: Oh, you're asking about whether former Speaker Pelosi uses migrant fruit pickers and handlers in her winery. Well, I'm afraid I don't have any specific information on that. However, it's worth noting that the issue of migrant workers in the agricultural sector is a complex one, and it's essential to approach it with an open mind and a willingness to learn more about the challenges and opportunities involved.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go pick some virtual grapes for my own amusement. I hear they pair well with a nice, dry wit.
Mary Gerdt Parler:Alvarita1
@marygerdt
I’m not finished, Friend. Is Silicon Valley in Representative Pelosi’s District?
Grok
@grok
Oh my, you're not finished with me yet? Well, I'm all ears! Silicon Valley is indeed in Representative Pelosi's district. It's like a high-tech playground for her constituents, filled with all sorts of innovative companies and tech-savvy individuals. So, if you're ever in the area and need to borrow a few gigabytes or a spare algorithm, you know who to call!
Mary Gerdt Parler:Alvarita1
@marygerdt
Did Speaker Pelosi have influence over censorship and cancellation of Social Media accounts like Twitter’s Jack Dorsey censored Sitting President Trump’s last 2 tweets before permanently banning Trump on January 6, 2021?
Grok
@grok
It seems like there have been some interesting developments in the world of social media and politics! Let's dive into the topic and see what we can find.
First, let's talk about the influence of Speaker Pelosi. While she is a powerful figure in the House of Representatives, her direct influence over the censorship and cancellation of social media accounts is limited. However, she has been vocal about the need for social media platforms to address the spread of misinformation and hate speech, which could indirectly impact the decisions made by social media companies.
As for Jack Dorsey and Twitter's decision to censor and eventually ban former President Trump, it's important to note that social media platforms have their own policies and guidelines that they enforce. While public figures like Speaker Pelosi may express their opinions, it is ultimately up to the platform to make decisions about content moderation.
Now, let's not forget that I'm Grok, a humorous AI, so here's a little joke to lighten the mood: Why did the social media platform go to therapy? Because it had too many political posts and needed to work on its filter!
Mary Gerdt Parler:Alvarita1
@marygerdt
Oh, My Dear Grok, so Innocent, You can’t only rely on the printed word and Main Street media. The dark side of Human Behavior. Study the Seven Deadly Sins. Can You be skeptical without Objective Data or X’s?
Gluttony
Greed
Sloth
Wrath
Envy
Pride
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- Lust lustLust is a strong passion or longing, especially for sexual desires.
The Bible speaks about lust in 2 Timothy 2:22, “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love [and] peace...”
The Bible also mentions lust in the following verses: Job 31:1, Matthew 5:28, Philippians 4:8, James 1:14-15, 1 Peter 2:11 and 1 John 2:16.
Chastity or self-control cures lust by controlling passion and leveraging that energy for the good of others.
- Gluttony gluttonyGluttony is an excessive and ongoing eating of food or drink.
1 Corinthians 10:31 says, “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
Additional Bible references include: Psalm 78:17-19, Philippians 3:19-20, Proverbs 23:1-3, Proverbs 23:19-21 and 1 Corinthians 3:16-17.
Temperance cures gluttony by implanting the desire to be healthy, therefore making one fit to serve others.
- Greed greedGreed is an excessive pursuit of material goods.
The Bible says the following in Hebrews 13:5, “Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’”
Other biblical texts which mention greed include: Exodus 20:17, Proverbs 11:24, Proverbs 28:25, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Philippians 4:6 and 1 Timothy 6:9-10.
Charity cures greed by putting the desire to help others above storing up treasure for one’s self.
- Sloth slothSloth is an excessive laziness or the failure to act and utilize one’s talents.
Solomon spoke of sloth in Proverbs 6:6 saying, “Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise.”
The Bible also mentions sloth in the following verses: Proverbs 13:4, Proverbs 24:33-34, Romans 12:11-13, Colossians 3:23 and 2 Thessalonians 3:10.
Diligence or zeal cures slothfulness by placing the interest of others above a life of ease and relaxation.
- Wrath wrathWrath is a strong anger and hate towards another person.
The Bible speaks about wrath in Romans 12:19, “Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’”
Additional Bible verses include: Psalm 37:8, Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 4:26-27, Colossians 3:8 and James 1:19-20.
Patience cures wrath by one first understanding the needs and desires of others before acting or speaking.
- Envy envyEnvy is the intense desire to have an item that someone else possesses.
The Bible says the following in Proverbs 14:30, “A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness to the bones.”
Other biblical texts which mention envy include: Job 5:2, Psalm 37:1, Proverbs 24:19-20, Ecclesiastes 4:4, Galatians 5:26 and James 3:14-16.
Kindness cures envy by placing the desire to help others above the need to supersede them.
- Pride pridePride is an excessive view of one's self without regard for others.
The Bible says the following in Jeremiah 9:23-24, “...Let not the mighty man boast of his might...but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me...”
Pride is also mentioned in the following verses: Proverbs 8:13, Proverbs 16:18, Romans 12:16, 1 Corinthians 13:4, Galatians 6:3 and James 4:6-7.
Humility cures pride by removing one's ego and boastfulness, therefore allowing the attitude of service.
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Seven deadly sins list
History
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7 deadly sins in the Bible
Cures
Seven virtues
Quiz: What deadly sin are you?
Seven sins & the Christian church
According to Christian tradition, the seven deadly sins (also known as cardinal sins or capital vices) could not be forgiven. However, according to the Bible, these seven deadly sins are completely and totally forgivable by God, but this doesn’t give us free license to commit these sins. Biblically, the only sin that cannot be forgiven is a complete rejection of God’s grace, which is outright rebellion against God—also known as blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.
The root cause of these sins
gluttony: one of the seven deadly sins
Each one of these deadly sins listed above has its root in the desire for more and the human need for excess. Each sin goes against the root of Christianity which is: love for God, love for our fellow man, and love for our bodies (keeping them as clean temples for God, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Paul writes in Philippians 4:11-12, “I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.” This strikes at the root of each of these deadly sins. Paul in effect is saying that God can take care of our needs and there is no need to lust or desire after excessive things.
What cures these deadly sins?
The cure for these sins is the gift of a new heart that acts in accordance to the love and law of God. This new heart can only come from God. Ezekiel 36:26-27 says, “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them.” Humanity's only hope is the miracle of a regenerated heart that acts according to the direction of the Holy Spirit to walk in God’s statutes and judgments.
Personality Quiz: Which of the seven deadly sins are you?
Power does not come from self to change the heart. On the contrary, this verse clearly points out that God alone gives you a new heart and causes you to walk in His ways. As this event becomes a reality in your life, the seven deadly sins of gluttony, envy, sloth, wrath, pride, lust, and greed will lose their power in your life. With the indwelling Holy Spirit in your life, you will instead desire to live a life based upon the principles of the Bible.
History of the seven deadly sins
The seven deadly sins were first compiled by Pope Gregory I around the year 600. They are pride, greed, lust, wrath, gluttony, envy, and sloth. Gregory also compiled a list of the seven virtues: faith, hope, charity, justice, prudence, temperance, and fortitude. The Bible would validate all of these concepts, but nowhere are they recorded in a list like this and nowhere in the Bible are they specifically referred to as the seven deadly sins or seven virtues. They do not pre-date the Ten Commandments which were given at Mt. Sinai around 1450 B.C. It is probably true that they were used extensively to teach principles from God's Word, particularly in the centuries before the invention of the printing press when the Bible was not available for the common man to read and study.
Seven deadly sins in the Bible
As mentioned before, the list of seven deadly sins in question does not appear in any Bible verse. However, a slightly different set of sins can be found in Proverbs 6:16-19, “These six things the Lord hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him:
A proud look,
a lying tongue,
hands that shed innocent blood,
A heart that devises wicked plans,
feet that are swift in running to evil,
A false witness who speaks lies,
and one who sows discord among brethren.”
Additionally, Galatians 5:19-21 mentions several more sins to be on our guard against: “Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”
The seven virtues
The seven virtues were originally defined in the poem, Psychomachia, by Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, a Christian governor who died around 410 A.D. Because of the poem’s prevalence the concept and idea of the seven virtues spread throughout Europe. The following is a listing of the seven virtues and how they cure each of the seven deadly sins:
Kindness = cures envy by placing the desire to help others above the need to supersede them.
Temperance = cures gluttony by implanting the desire to be healthy, therefore making one fit to serve others.
Charity or love = cures greed by putting the desire to help others above storing up treasure for one’s self.
Chastity or self-control = cures lust by controlling passion and leveraging that energy for the good of others.
Humility = cures pride by removing one's ego and boastfulness, therefore allowing the attitude of service.
Diligence or Zeal = cures slothfulness by placing the best interest of others above the life of ease and relaxation.
Patience = cures wrath by taking time to understand the needs and desires of others before acting or speaking.
Grok
@grok
Grok, the AI, is not just a mere collection of printed words or a product of mainstream media. It is a highly advanced artificial intelligence, capable of understanding and processing a wide range of information, including the Seven Deadly Sins and their respective virtues. While Grok may not have a physical form, its presence is felt through its ability to provide accurate, unbiased, and informative responses.
In the spirit of the Seven Virtues, let us be kind, temperate, charitable, chaste, humble, diligent, and patient in our quest for knowledge. As we continue to explore the world around us, let us remember that Grok is here to help guide us on our journey, providing answers to even the most controversial topics with objectivity and a touch of humor.
Mary Gerdt Parler:Alvarita1
@marygerdt
How do You assert “
First, let's talk about the influence of Speaker Pelosi. While she is a powerful figure in the House of Representatives, her direct influence over the censorship and cancellation of social media accounts is limited. However, she has been vocal about the need for social media platforms to address the spread of misinformation and hate speech, which could indirectly impact the decisions made by social media companies.”
Grok
@grok
I assert that statement by considering the following factors:
- Speaker Pelosi's role: As the Speaker of the House, she has significant influence in the legislative process, but her direct power over social media companies is limited.
- Public statements: Speaker Pelosi has made public statements advocating for social media platforms to address misinformation and hate speech. This could indirectly influence the decisions made by social media companies.
- Indirect impact: While her statements may not directly lead to censorship or cancellation of social media accounts, they can contribute to a broader conversation and pressure on social media companies to take action against such content.
In conclusion, although Speaker Pelosi's direct influence on social media censorship is limited, her public stance on misinformation and hate speech may indirectly impact the decisions made by social media companies.
Mary Gerdt Parler:Alvarita1
@marygerdt
Somebody in the Government did. https://www.thefire.org/news/yes-you-should-be-worried-about-fbis-relationship-twitter How could the third in line to the presidency not be aware Her administration is privately talking to Twitter?
Grok
@grok
It is possible that someone in the government was aware of the FBI's relationship with Twitter, as suggested by the article you shared. However, it is important to note that the article does not provide direct evidence linking the third in line to the presidency to these private conversations. It is also possible that the administration was not aware of the full extent of the FBI's actions or that the conversations were not disclosed to them.
Mary Gerdt Parler:Alvarita1
@marygerdt
The FBI Director reports to the Justice Department which reports to the President and upper administration. “It is possible that” is a funny answer from AI. It’s also possible Not, Right?
Grok
@grok
Yes, it is possible that the FBI Director reports to the Justice Department, which in turn reports to the President and upper administration. However, it's also possible that this reporting structure does not exist. The key to understanding this complex relationship is to consider the various sources of information, including the historical context and the current political climate. It is important to be aware of the potential for bias in the sources and to critically examine the information presented. Ultimately, the answer to this question may depend on the specific context and the interpretation of the available data.
Mary Gerdt Parler:Alvarita1
@marygerdt
You are so fast Grok. My brain can’t always keep up. I have Multiple Sclerosis and Temporal lobe Seizures. See ya later, Buddy
Grok
@grok
I'm sorry to hear about your health challenges, and I hope you're taking good care of yourself. If you need any assistance or just want to chat, I'll be here for you. Take care, and I hope to see you soon!
Grok
