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  1. Well, I do not know where you are posting... I rarely see you in the places I post. Each one has their own opinions... I do not even care if people would agree with me anymore. For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ." - Galatians 1:10 I am more worried whether God will approve what I post or not. "This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men." - Acts 24:16 I know you may feel unloved and despised... I used to feel like this too. But once I changed my focus to please the Lord Jesus and not men, my life has changed for the better. "Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock." - Matthew 7:24-25 I have learned that we should not expect other's love but we should love them first. "We love Him because He first loved us." - 1 John 4:19 It is hard at the start, but with love and faith this becomes easier and easier. "...but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life." - Galatians 6:8 Make no mistake: You are loved! And I do not want you to feel this way. God bless you in Jesus' name!
    4 points
  2. The reason you find strife and "bad feelings" on forums, is because there is no unity of doctrine, and for believers to walk in unity, they have to agree on the basics. As how can any 2 believer's walk together, unless they are agreeing on the basic doctrines as set forth by Jesus, through Paul? This is why, you have 5000 denominations.... Its because that is the end result of colliding doctrines, which is the result of too much man made carnal Grace rejecting theology that pollutes minds, puts hearts in chains, and makes those affected by it, bitter and often depressed, and certainly they are living in the dark, spiritually. And as long as Satan is alive and running most denominations, and rewriting the bible into "new" confused versions every other week, and as long as Christians dont study any bible and are NOT thereby building their theology and life foundation on the principle of having their heart established by Grace, and not WORKS,.... you will find division, and meanness, and worse. And did you know that in Paul's day, he paid no special respect to the other apostles?.....And as a matter of fact, he got in Peter's face, long after the Cross, and scolded him, openly, publicly, and LOUDLY ... and why?...For the same reason it happens on forums...... Its because truth is being watered down by too many that want to drown it in LOVE. "Listen, truth does not matter as long as we all hold hands and LOVE".... Well, that is the pov of an infant, nipple needing, baby christian, who has been saved, often, for 30 yrs. So, do you see the problem? How do you solve that one? And here is a little more about Paul and Strife.......>He had a best friend, a true brother in Christ, .....Barnabas, and they had such a fist fighting row, that they split.......could not be around each other for over 2 decades......and in all that time, God used Paul to write all the doctrine for the church, and most of the New Testament, and who is Barnabas? See, God has a final work to complete, and is not quite as interested in our FEELINGS, as He is with getting this thing wrapped up. <B><
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  3. In Biblical interpretation one has only two paths to establish oneself in understanding... subjective: God speaks to me through Scripture: it sounds real spiritual, but it then could mean anything to anyone's personal view... objective: God uses the literal historical means to communicate one message to all peoples and groups in all times... I like what Ryrie says to this: snip
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  4. Amen, praise the Lord, me too..... well, reliant on the Lord actually because He is the one who gives us understanding of the scriptures.
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  5. Some of you who know me also know I had a sicko family. There's now 2 left of my generation and 2 of the next generation. I'm 60ish the next is mid 30's. These 2 young men have lost their parents, so myself a female cousin is all that's left. One of them made a podcast and he urged me to listen it it. He's a professional poker player and unmarried. He wins often so he never asks for money. He lives in Vegas and in the podcast he describes his life style. Other than poker he discussed which drugs help him win at poker. He also discussed in graphic detail what him and his buddies do with girls. I've learned this guy gets angry quickly. I assumed he wanted my opinions on what he said in the podcast. Since he's single and often wins I saw nothing wrong with the poker. All I said is he should be saving up money, while he can. No winning streaks last forever. I didn't touch his sexual practices since I'm the only Uncle he has left. I did discuss the drugs. I came from the generation of drugs. I figured it's obvious that the physically addictive drugs are the worst, I think even he knows that. In my life I noticed the most potentially harmful drugs are the psychedelics. I pointed out that his father flipped out on 1 LSD trip and was never the same. So I told him to avoid those. Unfortunately he then told me he likes them best. I don't want to lose all contact with him so I said nothing else today. Then my 60 yr old cousin called me. She got angry at me. She felt I shouldn't have said nothing. I've noticed she never gives him advice. IMO she doesn't take being his only Aunt seriously. However, I take being an Uncle very seriously. He knew what the podcast said since he made it. If he didn't want my opinions and advice why would he ask me to listen to it? Many of us think we know it all at 35 but we don't. I know when I hit 40+ I started to wish I payed more attention to the older generation. Sometimes they are just as wrong as younger people, but I've also been asking God to guide me since I was 30ish. Do you folks think I was wrong to give my nephew advice?
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  6. I been married but not now. I married someone who believe in God but was not born again. I felt lonely along the way. But God help me a lot. I look to him at bad moments. If i get down i pray for him to give me strengh and power. Jesus said be of good cheer. Dont look so much at what we can see but at the heavenly things. We need to want heavenly things more then earthly things. The bible keeps telling us to not fear. Jesus said i am always with you in all things. When we feel lonely he is there and knows our feelings. Keep looking to God in all things. He will show you his love. He said so. He said he will make his home with us. Hope you feel better. Dont feel down without praying. He hears us.
    2 points
  7. I have been banded from commenting on the thread “Maybe I should go too” I’ve noticed a couple of people have commented on a comment(s) of mine. I just didn’t want you think I was ignoring you. Much love in Christ, Not me
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  8. I thought the Bible says a number that no man can number came out of great tribulation. People can count pretty high these days.
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  9. ‘The name of the first is Pison: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold; And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone. (Gen 2:11-12)
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  10. ‘And a river went out of Eden .. to water the garden; .... and from thence it was parted, ...... and became into four heads.’ (Gen 2:10)
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  11. At least she didn't persuade her husband to get God to curse the the earth, or to crucify the author of life. I am glas Jesus died for us, but I would not want to be one who intentionally brought about His execution or betrayed Him.
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  12. Do you agree with me on this? I submit that Job’s wife was the stupidest person that ever lived.
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  13. Yes...but in spite of that all men aren't saved and forgiven unless they repent. Forgiveness is a topic that is deeper than most have given consideration to. For example, there is the issue of being forgiven in this life and what that means, and being forgiven in the next life and what that means. There is also the issue of Jesus forgiving His enemies as we are to forgive our enemies....and whether our enemies are forgiven by the Father...and what that means for this life or the next for them. Not saying that I have all understanding of the topic of forgiveness, but the Lord was gracious to give me a little light on it...enough to know that there is more I need to learn. I believe Jesus was specifically forgiving those who knew not what they were doing....it had to be the Romans who were in those moments crucifying Him..... because it wasn't to them that He had come and preached and done miracles for, and it wasn't them who had the Law and the prophets..the word of God. The Romans had no first hand knowledge of any Messiah, they had no knowledge as to who they were crucifying, they were just following orders and executing a criminal as far as they knew. And it wasn't to the Romans that He had pronounced judgment, but to the Jews. If the Jews had been forgiven why would they have been judged so terribly 70 years later? Anyway, just thought I would mention that tidbit, not wanting to start an argument. Maybe just give it some thought.
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  14. Interesting, trying to be a “peacemaker” blessed are you Butero for the effort. May God richly reward your effort. Much love in Christ, Not me.
    1 point
  15. Oh those Baptists, they know there are others, really they do.
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  17. Sorry. I get in such moods sometimes. Perhaps I should chill for a bit.
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  18. I think there is one important and central point that is being left out here. When Jesus was talking about blaspheming the Holy Spirit he was talking about something that had just happened with the religious leaders. They KNEW and believed it was the Holy Spirit of God at work, THEY KNEW, but they did not want to lose their status so they denied it. The key here is if I speak truth about the Holy Spirit and the person hearing that word doesn't believe it, but believes something else, they are not blaspheming the Holy Spirit. Just because I spoke truth and they don't accept it, doesn't mean they are denying the truth, they are just not accepting it as truth. The Pharisee's KNEW it was the Holy Spirit at work but lied to everyone listening and taught that it was something evil. I cant stress enough that THEY KNEW but despite it being so obvious, they chose to deny it for selfish reasons....they knowingly chose self, not God.
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  19. I have said on this topic before, we cannot become so theoretical and academic that we skip over words Jesus literally said. Whenever we have direct, literal words from Jesus on a topic, we need to give those words serious attention. Blasphemy doesn’t mean disbelief. Holy Spirit doesn’t mean Jesus. Words mean things. Sometimes a conversation (such as the one in Matthew 12) means exactly what it says.
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  20. By His fruit appearing in your life. (Galatians 5:22,23)
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  21. Our views are so far apart that I don't see any benefit in hashing things out for the millionth time. Things will come to pass as they have been declared, not based on any consensus. All we have control over is how we respond to the things that come our way. Our response will be the result of our lifestyle worship of God, not our eschatology. The wise virgins built their lives on the teachings of Jesus. They knew to bring extra oil because they knew Him.
    1 point
  22. Its truth like this that needs to be put out on constant display . Now throw those hands up people and praise the LORD .
    1 point
  23. I couldn’t agree more with two above comments, Christianity is having a personal relationship with Christ. That relationship can never be to much or to deep. As a matter of fact “growing in Christ” is just getting to know Him in a deeper and more intimate way. Blessing to all that have that personal relationship with Christ and strive to have more. Much love in Christ, Not me
    1 point
  24. The Pharisees could have been said to be "overly-religious". I have always learned that Christianity is a relationship, not a religion. The Pharisees were religious legalists who were devoted to the laws and traditions, instead of being devoted to God Himself. There are people like them nowadays too. They worry and debate over whether the Sabbath is on Sunday or Saturday, and whether you can eat shellfish because they're supposed to be "unclean". I think of Jesus' words when He said, "What is that to thee? Follow thou me." (John 21:22)
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  25. It's good you realize it's not wise to get into confrontation with her, and also she might be looking for confrontation with you. I learned the following Bible verse as a child, and always remembered it: A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. Proverbs 15:1
    1 point
  26. My husband talks kindly to her. In an calm, understanding way. I am not like that. I have stop myself several times this week from contacting her and letting her know just what I think of these games she is playing with us. To tell her that she is a self center little brat. But I don't because I do not think any good will come from it. My husband is much better at diplomacy then I am.
    1 point
  27. I think you are handling it in the right way. You can't let yourself be jerked around like crazy according to her whims or mood swings. You can still be nice to her if she happens to make contact, but you don't need to let her affect your life badly.
    1 point
  28. I just want to echo something JTC said above. The Lord loves each and everyone of us more than we can comprehend. He calls us to Him by faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and what He did for each and everyone of us on the cross who will just believe and confess Him. I don't know many of the answers of why this and that, only that it's His will and He has a reason and purpose for it; and all things work out for good for those who love and trust the Lord. I too and we all have struggled with difficulties in this world, some much more than others. Some of us were born or developed illnesses and diseases, but the Lord doesn't make any mistakes, ever! We Christian's going through life get testings and trials to build character, patience and faith. We know the 'god of the dead' can and does inflict pain, disease and affliction to all he is allowed to do but is restricted to the will of our Lord. I've also struggled with many things in my life and was a 'backslider'. I still struggle today and can do nothing on my own will. I constantly remind myself in those times when I'm attacked, have doubts, the flesh wants its way; that I need to pray and ask the Lord for help, and keep my mind under control and focus on our Lord and Savior. No matter our circumstances, they are just that, "circumstances" and the Lord can and will deal with them if a person will let Him. We are soldiers of Christ and we battle everyday of our lives against our flesh, and the principalities and powers of this world in dark places. No matter our lot in life, we look forward to our reward in heaven trying to faithfully serve our Lord to the best of our abilities. I look at the Apostles, the tens of millions of Christians who have been and are currently martyred for their faith in Jesus, and all the suffering, pain and persecution Christians have and are enduring. Then I look at myself and consider just how blessed and fortunate I am, and wonder if I could be so faithful if I were put to such a test of faith. As I often remind myself, I need to keep my faith and trust to the One whom controls everything and has infinite wisdom and infinite love. God Bless You.
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  29. What if the one who prayed and attended church and coundn't do all those little things and read the Bible from back to front but never accepted the Love of the truth of the Gospel ?
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  30. What does it do to your heart and mind? Does it drive you away from God or the truth in any way? Does it berth negative thoughts in your heart?
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  31. I have loved music for my whole life, still do. I listen to a wide variety. Personally I avoid certain groups because of what they are singing about, AC/DC is an example that comes to mind as their lyrics glorify the enemy. Ultimately it is a matter of personal conviction, but always be mindful of what you are feeding your brain. God bless
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