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Mat 5:11-12 (11) Blessed are you, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. (12) Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Hi Equipper, My suggestion is to talk to say - GandalfTheWise, privately about the details of your situation. Marilyn.

Our relationship with God is based on Jesus' atoning work, not on our ability to perfect ourselves. Areas of sin, weakness, and other problems in our life are things that God is working on to change us. Having said that, those things can often hinder our ongoing relationship with God, not because of His disgust or anger with us, but rather that they distract us, discourage us, make us feel unworthy, so that we feel guilty and want to hide from God. With regard to God not answering prayers, Christians have been asking about this, pondering this, and trying to fully understand this for millennia. With regard to "unanswered" prayers, here are a few things I've observed. Sometimes God is working in our lives (and others' lives) in ways we don't understand and so we complain and ask Him to do it differently. Sometimes we are simply asking for things out of convenience or immaturity. Sometimes we are completely losing focus on God Himself and starting to only see what He can do for us. In the middle of trials, we sometimes need to ask ourselves a few things. One thing is "what is this trial revealing about me?" When things are going well, we can easily keep on the masks and smoothly keep on going like we normally do. When things start to go badly, it can reveal what's inside. Maybe our temper starts to snap, maybe we become afraid, maybe we start to act out what we normally keep hidden. Often trials reveal parts of ourselves we've not admitted or even realized are there. A few years ago, I had a job situation that kept getting more and more stressful until I physically collapsed one day at work and almost passed out. I left that job and took many months to recover. During that time, God used it to point out that I had way too much anger in my life. It was not anger directed at people (or I would have immediately recognized that as a problem), but it was anger directed at situations and things I could not control. In hindsight, I had always viewed this as a positive thing that I "cared" a lot or that I was "showing concern" for things and that this misdirected emotion and passion was somehow useful. It was not. It was only eating me up inside over things I could do nothing about and distracting me away from the things God really wanted me to focus on. I would have certainly preferred God to have instantaneously healed me of the stress issues, and that once I'd learned my lesson that things would immediately start going better. But it took a several month process to learn to live, think, and feel and to simply relearn to live life without a ton of self-induced anger and stress. I had to reestablish habits of living that were healthier and more productive. At times, our greatest struggles come when we start to feel inside that God is holding out on us. It boils down to us not trusting that He has our best interests at heart. At times, trials and struggles are a refining furnace that God is using to reveal the dross inside of us from the pure gold and silver that He is refining. At times, we are in a process of growth and change that takes time.

I disagree with Charles Stanley.. If sinning prevents God from hearing ones prayers and helping us then God would be hearing no prayers and He would be helping no one because all people are sinners Christians and non-Christians alike.. The reason we are in continuous need of the LORD is because we are still faulty humans needing His Atonement... As for your particular circumstance i hope the LORD gives you a way to flee what ever it is your conscience is now convicted about.. May His will be done..

There are times where God will put something on our heart that we need to do, and He'll keep reminding us. My opinion is that He will at times start to force the issue for us if it is something important to us to deal with, but it is more of a "c'mon my child, you really need to do this for your own good..." rather than a "Do this or else!!!" type of thing. With regard to unresolved things involving other people, I try to follow God's leading. Sometimes, it's best to leave the past in the past; and other times it is best to resolve things. One important thing (if we have wronged someone) is to not put any pressure on them for a particular response. We just apologize, make good, (or whatever is appropriate), and not expect them to immediately forgive us, be happy or whatever response we are hoping for. Sometimes it may take them time to process our apology and restitution. There is a book I've found insightful with regard to apologies. The 5 Languages of Apology by Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas. They basically note that different people expect to receive apologies in different ways. Some people just want to hear "I'm sorry." Other people want you to clearly confess what was wrong to make sure you know what you did. Other people want restitution. Other people want to make sure that you have changed so it won't happen again. And some people want you to ask for forgiveness. The challenge is that apologizing in a way that doesn't mean something to someone can potentially just make someone more angry. I found the book helpful because I'm very much a "I don't care what you say or do, just make sure you've changed so it doesn't happen again" type. My middle daughter is very much a "I'm sorry" (and now everything is fine) type. In hindsight, this led to some head butting between us because she'd say "I'm sorry" to me and then get frustrated when I didn't let it go but want to see tangible signs of change. I also realized that there were times she simply needed to hear me say the words "I'm sorry" regardless of what I was doing to make sure I didn't do it again. I've got no clue how to figure out what the best way is to apologize to someone ahead of time. I'll try to hit all 5 forms in some way. I'll explicitly say I'm sorry, do a quick summary of what I did wrong, do a quick summary of what I'm doing to stop it from happening again, and offer to make it good in some way. I tread very very carefully on asking them to forgive me because some people react badly to that. I usually reserve asking for forgiveness until I have a clear sense that that would provide meaningful closure to an apology rather than ruining a meaningful apology by putting pressure on them to instantly respond and accept it.

I'm always happy to PM with people. My sense here though is that there are a lot of legal and medical details and perhaps other things that are far beyond my experience and capabilities. I've been able to toss out a few general spiritual insights that are perhaps of some help, but I just sense like there is too much here for us to adequately help remotely. My general sense is that someone (perhaps a local pastor? or local Christian counselor?) who has much more familiarity and experience with the various NZ systems as well as various medical things would be a far better fit. Someone who through experience knows little things like what to wear to a court hearing, what to say or not to say, how to navigate the system, who has familiarity with the healthcare system, etc. could probably provide much practical help and guidance. I think an appropriate prayer request here would be that God brings the right person (or persons or perhaps local church or support ministry or informal Christian small group) to walk alongside in real life.

Hi Equippers, Such good advice from our brothers and sisters here. Now as to `giving them over to God,` as to the areas God is highlighting in your life. We all have areas and God by His Holy Spirit is highlighting them one at a time so we can work through with Him and see release and overcoming as regards, attitudes, behaviours etc that are not of God. Remember you said that you are having trouble trusting God..... i also don't know how to trust God in the midst of it when truth did not prevail and there does not seem to be likelihood of it ever does..... You have a wrong expectation here bro, expecting God to bring justice through man`s damaged system. God`s justice will prevail, and it will be through the Lord Jesus Christ when the nations are gathered before Him and He judges them. At the moment the world system (made up of - politics, economics, social, health, education etc) is coming together under one power and control, and people will have to choose to either trust God or man`s system of ruling, (their justice, values, etc) God`s plan for us is to make us like Christ. And that is a process of changing our thought patterns, repenting of our sins, (often) and going through trials and sufferings. And it seems you know much of that. It is for us to look to the Lord to take us through BUT NOT to expect justice in this world! Marilyn.

I think Adstar makes a good point. Of course, the Lord hears our prayers. Remember we are seen as righteous by God the Father through our faith in Christ as our Savior. Of course, we should try to forsake sins, but the Lord still loves us and hears our prayers. About the source of income, we would all need to know a little more about this before commenting on it.

Hold on to that first love, it will spread (super)naturally...........

Shalom, Tzephanyahu. First, allow me to point out that "bless" and "bliss" come from the same root in English. To "bless" someone is to make that someone "happy!" To pay truly for someone's meal or to provide clothes for someone's back or to provide a roof over someone's head IS to make that someone happy! However, we need also to discuss the Hebrew word translated as "bless" in the Scriptures: The word is usually a form of "baruwkh," the imperative form of the verb "baarakh." 1288 baarakh (baw-rak'). A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason) -- X abundantly, X altogether, X at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, X greatly, X indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, X still, thank. So, to "bless God" is to "kneel to God" or to "bend the knee before God." Such obeisance would be pleasing to God and make Him happy. After all, He is worthy of our adoration and our reverence. When God blesses us, He doesn't move; so instead, He is lifting US up in some way! That is, He is exalting us or He is giving us something beneficial, whether that be status, monetary benefits, or benefits in some other way, such as health. He is treating us as His dear, special children. And, the Bible word for "special" is "holy." "Holy" does NOT mean "righteous"; it means "singled out" or "special." We become someone whom God has noticed and singles out, usually to benefit Himself in some way, as well. He gives us the means by which we can perform His will in some way. We become mutually beneficial to each other.

it would be beyond anything I know to know what you should do without knowing everything going on.... and then all I could possibly do is to tell you what I personally would do; which might not be what is best for you..... but unless you explain what's happening How can anyone understand and offer any help. The information in Catch 22 leaves more questions than answers.

By these verses 2 Thess 2:9-10 9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan *with all* [ power and signs and lying wonders,] 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. KJV The Lord verified throughout the history of the Bible: The Creation, The Law, The Prophets, Church Age, The Tribulation, The Millennial Kingdom, The Great White Throne, Eternal State that miracle, (supernatural manifestations of creative ability), belong to God alone... because you are convoluting this by your belief I suggest you pray about where you are with the Scripture here. It is God's warning to any if they don't search out the truth and continue to teach what wrong teaching... James 3:1-3 3 My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. NKJV The Word of God alone is The Authority to Life and Godliness... your teaching that devil and demons are able to perform miracles is not according to God's Word!

Shalom, As I've been reviewing threads in recent weeks, it's amazing to me how fast the term -- "false teacher" and "heretic" are used to slander the brethren on "non-essentials" of the faith. When these terms are used they should be only used on salvational issues. If you read our Statement of Faith -- or the Apostles Creed -- these are what I would term "essentials" of the faith. These essentials are the core values of every born-again believer and shouldn't be issues of debate. However, there are MANY other issues that are up for "discussion". What do I mean discussion points -- well things that are not clearly defined in Scripture -- and in these discussions often are shut down because of the lack of fruit within them. One of the most debated subjects is the "timing of the rapture." In my walk with the Lord, I've found a great many saints that had various viewpoints on these issues. Many of whom, I would consider Fathers of the faith -- however, I may have disagreed with them over different points of view. For example, one of the saints I admire, R.A. Torrey wrote a book called the "Person and the Work of the Holy Spirit". In the midst of his ministry, actually changed his rapture position from Pre-Tribulation to Post-Tribulation. Now his book, the Person and the Work of the Holy Spirit was written during his time when he taught the "pre-trib" position -- however, he changed his position at the end of his life. So is this book no longer "valid" -- because he changed his positions? Absolutely not! His book, the Person and the Work of the Holy Spirit radically changed my approach to the Holy Spirit and how to walk the Spirit-Filled life. Amazingly, he was the first superintendent of Moody Bible Institute -- and yet they don't teach what He taught any longer. But by understanding his life, and his walk, I came away with this understanding as Paul so eloquently wrote -- "1Co 8:2 And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know." So if R.A. Torrey was alive today ... he would have been called by some on both sides of the rapture debate a heretic at different times of his life! ... continuing this thought process

The Sacrifice, The Highest Price (A Prayer To The Lamb Of God) Oh Lamb of God, so perfect Who deserved man's adoration Instead you received mockery And cruel degradation They stripped You of all clothing They whipped You violently They put You on a splintered cross To die for such as me I marvel at Your anguish Your beyond words agony I'm grateful for Your Blood that flowed Upon that wretched tree Without it, there would be no hope No way I could atone The sacrifice, the highest price Was paid by You alone

hello i am currently having some serious issues going on in mine life, which i have shared some of it in mine post Catch22 i have seen this Charles Stanley sermon once which come back to me now, and that is sin or disobedience short circuit our prayer life, that is God can not help us if we have an area in our life where we are not in obedience of Him. there is one area in mine life that i can think of, and that is my current source of income. i am not doing anything that is technically illegal, but still i know i am not being honest about the whole thing. i am scared, because giving my current ongoing situation, i need God's help more than ever, as well as His protection and guidance in all other areas of mine life. but i also feel the need to talk to someone, to be able to discuss the situation in detail on how to properly stop my current source of income as there are implications etc. i am wondering if God would be understanding of the situation and give me the help to make the right decision by giving me the opportunity of talk to a right person and think/talk things through so i can do this properly and safely...... i have been leaving prayer requests at different places asking people to pray for me for right guidance to come alone, i am wondering if God would at least grant this prayer and give me the help i need to do this..... what do you think i should do?

But Darby did not "bring in" the ideas of a pre-trib. There were others that affirmed that position long before that. Writings have been found since the early days of the Reformation period where the pre-trib, dispensational view as brought out. It can be argued that there were allusions to a pre-trib, dispensational view back to the 2nd and 3rd Century. Darby did make it more commonplace, but hardly the originator. People give Darby way too much credit. But Goebbels had one thing right. If one tells a falsehood long enough it eventually will be viewed as truth.

Yes, 'we' should 'put those hands to work'', as in God's work(ing) through us, not forgetting what Jesus said to Mary and Martha, about worship, Luke 10:38-42 "Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Get those hands up, peoples!!!!

Come on!!!

Glory~!

That is right Gary . oh let the people feast on the bible and be reminded what the whole walk is really all about . About HONORING the ONE who has saved us in all we do , think or say . Now raise those hands up in praise to the Lord .

An Auxiliary Power Unit is a device used to provide energy for functions other than propulsion. It is used to run the electrical systems of a large aircraft, while on the ground. Before the engines are to be turned, the APU is started by a battery or a hydraulic accumulator. Its primary purpose is to provide power to start the engines. For a vehicle with a flat battery, we either try to jump-start it or use another vehicle battery to get the engine up and running (An allegory) This is exactly what we experience at new-birth. The Spirit of the Lord uses the righteousness, faith, and obedience of Christ to jump-start our new beginning in Christ. This righteousness is imputed to all who are willing to walk in the steps of that faith of the father Abraham - Rom 4:12 - KJV. We have become the elect of God through sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience - 1Pet 1:2/Rom 1:5/6:16/Gal 3:1/Eph 2:2/James 1:21. And when you walk after the Spirit in obedience to the word of Christ, the righteousness of the law shall be fulfilled in us too - Rom 8:4. When the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature (the new nature) the things contained in the law - it shew the work of the law written in their hearts (the new covenant- Heb 8:10/10:16), their conscience also bearing witness* (Rom 9:1 - for the unbeliever his/her conscience is defiled and are reprobate- Titus 1:15,16), *and their thoughts the mean while accusing or excusing one another - Rom 2:14,15. Wherefore, when the uncircumcision (the Gentile believer) keep the righteousness of the law by walking after the Spirit unto obedience - 1Pet 1:2/Rom 6:16, they shall be counted for circumcision - Rom 2:26-29. I hear multitudes say that we must continue in that child-like state of relying on the righteousness of Christ alone, instead of using the righteousness of Christ to propel oneself to a higher realm in the spirit to bring forth fruit unto righteousness by His Spirit. Aren't we being instructed by the Spirit of God to run a race? Consider His righteousness as an after-burner, which most of the military supersonic aircrafts uses that provides an increase in thrust, usually for supersonic flights, takeoffs, and in combat situations. When required, pilots can activate and deactivate it in flight. We also have an afterburner too - Jesus Christ! In times of need, to obtain mercy and to find help - we are instructed to come boldly unto the throne of grace - Heb 4:16 - but not all the time. When we were dead in our sins, hath he quickened us - Col 2:13. You are now complete in Christ/made alive - Col 2:10/1Cor 15:22 - Complete:our spirit was dead in Adam and henceforth, the hearts were darkened - Through Jesus Christ, the first-born of God, He restored us back everything that we had lost in Adam and much more, and made He us complete. When we couldn’t function on our own, through His Son, God hath quickened our spirits through His Spirit, by faith, expecting us to become fully functional beings for which we are created. Therefore leaving the principles (the fundamentals) of the doctrine of Christ* (not disregarding but abiding in it - 2John 1:9), *let us go on unto perfection - Heb 6:1/1Pet 5:10/Phil 3:15 - the wholesome words, the doctrine which is according to godliness - 1Tim 6:3. When you become a man (no more a child according to the spirit) -1Cor 3:2,3/13:11/Heb 5:13,14, mature in spirit, become skilful in the word of righteousness - Heb 5:13 - and follow afterrighteousness* (without spot and blameless and harmless sons of God, walking in the purity of mind and spirit, keeping yourself unspotted form the world, calling on the Lord out of a pure heart - 2Pet 3:14/ 1Thess 5:22,23/Phil 2:15/Luke 1:6/2Cor 7:1/1Tim 1:5/ 4:12/5:2,22/1John 3:3/1Pet 1:22/James 1:27/ 2Tim 2:22), *godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness - 1Tim 6:11 - partaking of the divine nature and His holiness - 2Pet 1:4/Heb 12:10 - pressing towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus - 2Pet 1:10/Phil 3:15/Phil 3:12 - having your faith tried - 1Pet 1:7,9/4:12/Heb 11:17/James 1:3 - from a servant' status to a brother beloved - Philemon 1:10-16 - then you begin your own flight with the might your inner man possesses - Eph 3:16. A lamb cannot be led, but follows the ewe’s sound and smell; their vision is limited and is incapable of sensing danger - but the sheep hears the master - Jesus said, my sheep hear my voice - John 10:27. The new-birth stage also reflects these examples, which I’ve put forth: God uses the righteousness, faith and obedience of Christ to jump-start us through His Spirit. That does not mean God want us to continue in that stage forever. We are being told to leave that basis and move on unto perfection - Our heavenly Father expects us to be conformed to the image of His first-born, unto a perfect man - Eph 4:13,14. God wants us to be perfect even as He is and be holy as He is - Matt 5: 48/1Pet 1:16. I often hear, pastors still encouraging the hearers to rely on the righteousness of Christ on a daily basis, instead of challenging them to put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness - Eph 4:24 - and grow unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ. Putting on the new-man is like putting on the Lord Jesus - Rom 13:14/Col 3:10/Eph 4:24 - Didn’t Christ leave an example that we should follow his steps? - 1Pet 1:21 Why would he left us an example expecting us to walk, even as he walked, if we are to only rely on his righteousness on a continuous basis considering ourselves as worthless creatures; when in fact, we are raised together with Him in Baptism to walk in newness of life/ to serve in newness of spirit? - Rom 6:4/ 7:5,6/1John 2:6 Know that, as he is, so are we in this world -1John 4:17. We must arm ourselves with the same mind of Christ, mustn’t we? 1Pet 4:1/Heb 12:2,3 - If Jesus had to be taught obedience and had to be made perfect according to the flesh, how much more we? - Heb 2:10/5:8,9. The word of the truth of the gospel, which came unto us, brought forth fruit unto us, don’t it? Col 1:5,6/Rom 7:4/John 15:16. Be ye followers of God, as dear children - Eph 5:1,2. God expects us to bring forth fruit, to yield the peaceable fruit of righteousness - Heb 12:11/Rom 6:16 - and to become like Jesus. Our elder brother hath paved us a way through death, for us to imitate him, to please God as he did too. 1 John 3:2-3: Beloved, now are we the sons of God (no more servants or just friends), and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ (Galatians 4:7). He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked (1 John 2:6).

thank you you are right we are all work in progress i guess i was thinking not so much about areas that i keep prone to sinning ( i probably did not express myself well) i meant unresolved sin. so for example, so let if i ripped someone off, and i "still" have not return him the money for whatever reason even though i do feel bad about it..... would that put block to God ability to help me, not that He doesn't want to, but because He can't until i put things right... that is the impression i get from the Charles Stanley sermon. thank you again for your input i really appreciate it.

Amen~!

I have never heard this story before...this man was miraculously raised from the dead after being dead for 48 minutes!

Oh my, that is a monster! What did they do to him? It's a shame to kill him seeing how huge he grew...must be old! Could a crocodile tourist farm take him? P.S. Read the article (interesting) and see some of them have been kept in captivity.

Hi and welcome!

The two photos are of the same item. The bottom one is just a close up of the top one, so you may see what the work is like.

Thanks, was getting it ready to put on the market! But as I said, that was not real stained glass, that is a type of paint that I painted onto a Lexan (polycarbonate) window that I made for the door, after my son broke the glass one.

I think this is a very important point. For me personally it is an issue I feel strongly about. Perhaps because of the history of churches etc. in my own country.

My prayer is that God bless others with spiritual blessings--salvation for the unsaved and that the eyes of the saved would be opened to Eph. 1. True riches are spiritual and eternal. Eph 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, Sometimes we don't realize how rich we truly are who are IN CHRIST. Meeting the immediate needs of others is a given. Christ in us can do no other than have compassion.

Well that is nice I suppose, but most of us need to feed our faces and the faces of family, and to help our brethren too. That requires more than reading and listening to the Bible. While we are not of this world we are indeed in it. Our work effort need reflect that servants of Christ Jesus are not slackers, but instead are outstanding workers, for that too is part of of testimony by saints in Christ Jesus. Saints are to go the extra mile doing more than is commanded by rulers and overseers.

Her wouldn't be terrorising my family. 44 magnum right between the eyes. We have monster crocodiles here in Aus. THE second biggest crocodile ever caught in Australia has been hauled in by the Northern Territory’s own Outback wrangler Matt Wright. The giant beast measured 5.58m and weighed in at a massive 890kg, making it bigger than the Territory’s own superstar croc, Brutus, which is estimated to be around 5.5 meters. https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/outback-wrangler-matt-wright-catches-second-biggest-croc-ever-recorded-in-australia/news-story/ddba6878ea26554f9c38a3e0c4d7b52b

Welcome.

Indeed, the Apostle James said, “Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, "Go in peace; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” (James 2:15-17).

Hello BVThomas! welcome to Worthy! Cheers!!!

The above is a great resource for you! I was thinking you should try to get another doctor. Perhaps if you get a second opinion and they agree with you, you can get your original doctor to make the proper changes to your medication. Or you might ask for help in changing doctors entirely. That would be the most ideal solution.... let's pray about that!

Then there should be no problems finding Christian doctors. Perhaps this organization can help' New Zealand, Christian Medical Fellowship Christian Medical Fellowship of New Zealand is a group of Christian doctors and medical students throughout New Zealand with a passion for serving Christ through their work in medicine. We are encouraging people to think about what it means to be a Christian doctor. www.cmf.net.nz C/O TSCF P.O.Box 9672 Marion Square Wellington 6141 New Zealand email: admin@cmf.net.nz Can you request a second opinion? Here's the google results om New Zealand Christian attorneys. https://www.google.com/search?q=Christian+lawyers+in+New+Zealand&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS794US794&oq=Christian+lawyers+in+New+Zealand&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i64.15239j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Cheers!!!

Hi onedirection, I`m sorry you feel I didn`t show empathy. I gave you some straight talking and I`m glad you see that `somewhat.` I see you are nearly at the `cliff edge` of your relationship and blindly going on not realising that your wife, can and probably will walk out on you and take the children. Why? Well I`ve being trying to show you your behaviour and you give excuses. So...for example what excuse do you have for publically, (here on Worthy) calling your wife - the old lady!!!!! My concern is for you both and straight talking takes away the excuses and looks at the reality. If you want me to say anymore, then please ask. regards, & praying, Marilyn.

This is a must listen to testimony. Very eye opening about conversions to Christ happening in Iran and the state of Christianity here in the US! Something FriendUffThayLord has been posting about. Cheers!!!

It would be my tendency, especially with such a hot topic, to wait for conclusive details to be presented, as well. But Guyger’s sworn testimony in this case leads me to believe that she was clearly at fault in Jean’s death. It feels a little weird, but I find myself agreeing with you 100%, Cletus! I think I like it!

I would ask that person if they have read the entire bible and if not, do so and then ask the question again. If they have read the bible, then I would refer them to the book of Ecclesiastes and here what the wisest man had to say. Solomon asked God for wisdom and his life was full of riches ect. With all the wisdom and riches he had a dreadful end to his life. Therefore the Lord knows what we need before we ask. Here is what he said. Ecclesiastes 12 King James Version (KJV) 8 Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity. 13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Then, I would ask him to go read psalm 1 and meditate on it for a while. Matthew 7 King James Version (KJV) 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? 10 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? 11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? Colossians 3 King James Version (KJV) 3 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

Joh 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. Joh 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. Joh 15:6 If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. Joh 15:7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. Joh 15:8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. Joh 15:9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. Joh 15:10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. Joh 15:11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. Joh 15:12 "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Joh 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. Joh 15:14 You are my friends if you do what I command you. Joh 15:15 No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. Joh 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you. Joh 15:17 These things I command you, so that you will love one another.

Jesus is the Alpha and Omega: “12 “Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” 14 Blessed are those who wash their robes. They will be permitted to enter through the gates of the city and eat the fruit from the tree of life. 15 Outside the city are the dogs—the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idol worshipers, and all who love to live a lie. 16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this message for the churches. I am both the source of David and the heir to his throne. I am the bright morning star.” (Revelation 22:12-16) “8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,”[e] says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.”12 When I turned to see who was speaking to me, I saw seven gold lampstands. 13 And standing in the middle of the lampstands was someone like the Son of Man. He was wearing a long robe with a gold sash across his chest. 14 His head and his hair were white like wool, as white as snow. And his eyes were like flames of fire. 15 His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and his voice thundered like mighty ocean waves. 16 He held seven stars in his right hand, and a sharp two-edged sword came from his mouth. And his face was like the sun in all its brilliance.17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as if I were dead. But he laid his right hand on me and said, “Don’t be afraid! I am the First and the Last (Alpha and Omega). 18 I am the living one. I died, but look—I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and the grave.” (Revelation 1:8, 12-18) “After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. 3 Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus.” (Matthew 17:1-3). “11 Then I saw heaven opened, and a white horse was standing there. Its rider was named Faithful and True, for he judges fairly and wages a righteous war. 12 His eyes were like flames of fire, and on his head were many crowns. A name was written on him that no one understood except himself.13 He wore a robe dipped in blood, and his title was the Word of God (John 1:1-17). 14 The armies of heaven, dressed in the finest of pure white linen, followed him on white horses. 15 From his mouth came a sharp sword to strike down the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod. He will release the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty, like juice flowing from a winepress. 16 On his robe at his thigh[a] was written this title: King of all kings and Lord of all lords.” (Revelation 19:11-16). It is evident Jesus is the Alpha and Omega, that Alpha and Omega is His Transfigured state. The description of Horse and Rider in Revelation 19:11-16 is same Revelation 1 and Matthew 17.

Yes (see below) If you are a single Christian woman, it is very unwise to marry an unbeliever. But if you are already married when you become a Christian, Paul says, "If a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife." (I Corinthians 7:13,14) Obviously it can be difficult, but the most important thing is to be patient and not be unnecessarily provocative.

Knowingly or not, Muslims are actually worshiping the PAGAN Moon god. Moon worship has been practiced in Arabia since 2000 BC. The crescent moon is the most common symbol of this pagan moon worship as far back as 2000 BC. In Mecca, there was a god named Hubal who was Lord of the Kabah. This Hubal was a moon god. One Muslim apologist confessed that the idol of moon god Hubal was placed upon the roof of the Kaba about 400 years before Muhammad. This may in fact be the origin of why the crescent moon is on top of every minaret at the Kaba today and the central symbol of Islam atop of every mosque throughout the world. One Muslim apologist confessed that the idol of moon god Hubal was placed upon the roof of the Kaba about 400 years before Muhammad. This may in fact be the origin of why the crescent moon is on top of every minaret at the Kaba today and the central symbol of Islam atop of every mosque throughout the world: About four hundred years before the birth of Muhammad one Amr bin Lahyo ... a descendant of Qahtan and king of Hijaz, had put an idol called Hubal on the roof of the Kaba. This was one of the chief deities of the Quraish before Islam. (Muhammad The Holy Prophet, Hafiz Ghulam Sarwar (Pakistan), p 18-19, Muslim) The moon god was also referred to as "al-ilah". This is not a proper name of a single specific god, but a generic reference meaning "the god". Each local pagan Arab tribe would refer to their own local tribal pagan god as "al-ilah". "al-ilah" was later shortened to Allah before Muhammad began promoting his new religion in 610 AD. There is evidence that Hubal was referred to as "Allah". When Muhammad came along, he dropped all references to the name "Hubal" but retained the generic "Allah". Muhammad retained almost all the pagan rituals of the Arabs at the Kaba and redefined them in monotheistic terms. Regardless of the specifics of the facts, it is clear that Islam is derived from paganism that once worshiped a moon-god. Although Islam is today a monotheist religion, its roots are in paganism. The Helper will come who reveals the truth about God…. Be Hoda Kashta bi Allah! The word to ascend used in the Christian Bible in Isaiah 14 when Lucifer said "I will ascend into heaven...I will be like the most High", is in Hebrew "Allah" Strong's #5927. Allah translates "to ascend." Allah is the "fallen one" who wants to ascend into heaven. Allah is another title for Satan, the fallen one. The correct pronunciation of "elohim" is "allah-hay'm." Allah means gods, powers, or angels. In this sense, fallen angels. Allah = Satan. Makes sense why the Muslims who worship him behead infidels instead of loving their enemies as Christ taught. Islam is to Persian mythology (astrology) what Catholicism is to Babylonian paganism. That's why the Islamic symbol is the star and the moon. Both occult idols. One for the moon goddess Diana and the other for the sun god Lucifer, the male and female occult deities. The Muslims worship an idol in the shape of a female vagina (fertility symbol) in the form of the Kabba Stone in Mecca. Islam is idolatrous and pagan.

I do not concern myself with cults... what they think is formed in lie and what fellowship has truth with lie? John 14:6 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. KJV

Well i will go with the what the Holy Bible says each and every time.. Jesus in the Book of Revelation revealed that He was the Alpha and Omega..The First and the last.. The Almighty.. All the relevant information provided in the passage below. Revelation 1: KJV "8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. {9} I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. {10} I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, {11} Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea. {12} And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; {13} And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. {14} His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire; {15} And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. {16} And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. {17} And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: {18} I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death."