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ahem, although you got the interpretation, i don't think i did...can someone explain in simpler terms??? and how is it your pastor interpreted this?? i think that's really cool. a confused, Lilly

My guess would be, that God wants to make sure that we understand there are two sides to everything, and we can only follow one. Like: Matthew 6:24 (New International Version) 24"No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money. Best, Lilly

I would suppose it all boils down to how much you want to stand by God. How much you trust him, and his word. If so, then stay faithfull to him, and don't doubt. He'll tell you the answers you need, and guide your friend too. I think that the morals that are in the bible are sooo good, that it's visible in the everyday life of those who don't belive, as well as us. And i agree with everyone, that even if people in the bible did it, doesn't make it right, or approved. Best, Lilly

I remember my grand father died a year ago, and i was 14. I was really sad, but most of all i was in shock. I didn't believe it for a while. Like the day after i woke up and i felt it was just an awful dream. Then reality kicked in. That was a bumer. And they never told me how he died, because they weren't sure themselves. Heart attack probably, but he did smoke a lot. a lot. I knew he had the worst eating habits, and for a while i didn't want to eat. To this day, i'm hungry half of the day hoping that if i don't eat as bad as he did, maybe i won't die as soon. but who knows. I felt very sad by his loss. And i agree with Andy, when she says it's like a kick into reality. That was the only time i heard my dad say God had made a mistake. It's something i hope i never hear again. My dad was very upset with God. I prayed for my dad, no use in praying for my grand father. At least that's what many told me. I understand now why God took him. That part of my family is kinda wealthy, and my grandpa was head of the estate. The money that had once torn them apart brought them together. Or at least i'd hope so. Everyone conforted my grand mother. Everyone started talking again. I saw everyone move on. and from time to time, i hope that my grandpa is with God, but sadly i don't know. I don't have the most remote clue. Best, Lilly

hmm, i would suppose so, but where do ya think i could get a hold of a copy?...summer is coming up, and i'll have plenty of time. and yes, i would agree with you.

hehe, for some reason i read "mistreated you" instead of "ministered you" I must be really tired...

Nebula: Don't go...we need you! God needs you here for the moment. trust me. when you are needed in heaven, he will call you. Depression is super hard to deal with. I can relate to you on that, not the suicide part. I feel you just need a vacation from life. Go see a rainbow, a sunset, a mountain, and a forest. Trust me, it'll really cheer you up. Best, Lilly

Totally agree. What do you think of the statement "what goes around, comes around"..closer to Galatians, or karma? hmm, intresting. hehe. well, maybe it was God telling him not to mess with you. Best, Lilly

oh! very beautifull, absolutely magestic. Goes to show how great God is.

Thanks for the replys guys. Your advice is priceless. I understand what you are trying to tell me Isaiah, but you have to understand that God is so great, you sometimes have to tell the world. I'm glad you can relate, Nebula. Now i don't mean to gloat, God is visible through me. I share two classes with him, one english honors class, and one ap class. (ap means advanced placement) In fact, i have two ap classes, and he only has one. (i try to be humble, but that sentence was not very humble..sorry) and i was number one in the ap class i shared with him, and number two in the honors english one. I think it's pretty evident God is in my life, but i don't think he thinks that way....I don't think he acknowledges God is the one responsible. I guess all that's left is to pray. With complete graditude, Lilly

hmm, i see. Well, i want to give up, to tell you the truth. I gave him the chance, warned him on what he should do. Gave him texts from the bible, i even explained that story. I just want to leave it up to God to show im the way. On the other hand, i know i should press this issue on him, so he knows. Still, if i had some buddhist follow me around, and tell me about his gods, i would be like, . So i really should leave him alone, but i also should tell him how he should better approach god. i should tell him the one about praying from the heart, and not a memorized poem. anyone know which one it is...the one that explains to pray frok the heart?... what do you guys think i should do?

Tell him your testimony, How you came to the Lord and why you chose him. He cannot argue that! hmm, good answer, but i need more than that. I need proof. besides myself. He is very stubborn. thinks he is right, and i am doing some crazy vodo. i don't; i need, need to get through to him. i need verses, i need note cards, i need testimonies, i need wisdom, i need unreputible statements, i need to be rational, i need patients, i need guidence...

See there's this kid who sits in front of me in class, i talk to him about my religion. I argue/talk to him on how we run things, but he doesn't get some of the things i say. I tell him he needs to read the bible to know what God wants for him, but he sticks just to this book that tells him how to think. I also have a hard time explaining why idols or his saints are bad. I told him about the frist commandment; you know: "you shall have no other Gods before me" Exodus 20:3. and even pulled out this story on a statue that got up and destroyed all the other statues b/c it was jelous, and he was like "no, they can't move!" and i was like "excactly!" and he was like no. how do i explain to him what we believe, with out being mean, or saying "YOUR WRONG" Also, i once told him about speaking toungs, and how it's when your so full of the lord's spirit, that he gives you that privilage. He said it was creepy, and that he had never heard it, so i must be wrong. then i was just mad. How could people be so, so..gosh, i don't want to say it, but i though it. (i was going to say ignorant.) (i feel bad now) (sorry lord) He is very devote, but doesn't understand the diffrence between knowing god, and knowing God, as in having a relationship with him. Help, guys. make me strong. So that when i speak to him again, i may be more prepared. Best, Lilly. *title applies to us all, i think.

ok, thanks..hehe, so late.

Great topic ...i was gonna post a question about this, but on Catholic beliefs.. See there's this kid who sits in front of me in class, i talk to him about my religion. I argue/talk to him on how we run things, but he doesn't get some of the things i say. I tell him he needs to read the bible to know what God wants for him, but he sticks just to this book that tells him how to think. I also have a hard time explaining why idols or his saints are bad. I told him about the frist commandment; you know: "you shall have no other Gods before me" Exodus 20:3. and even pulled out this story on a statue that got up and destroyed all the other statues b/c it was jelous, and he was like "no, they can;t move!" and i was like "excactly!" and he was like no. how do i explain to him what we believe, with out being mean, or saying "YOUR WRONG" Should i make another topic on this? or can we talk about it here? i don't want to talk about that here, i say make anther topic, but what do you guys think? i would just start another one for my previous question. copy, and paste. Best, Lilly

Yes and three hundred concubines. wow, that's a lot. enough for three years...how old did he get to be? and they were all okay with it???

Sorry to add another post, but it deserved another post. Speaking of "song of songs"..i remembered Isaiah 6:8 posted this on the "Is kissing before marriage wrong?" topic in the advice colum...I really liked his post on dating...it's in page three, the last post if i remember correctly. best, Lilly

Did he really have 700 wives?! wow, that's a lot, enough for two years......hehe, it was funny though. EDIT: i agree with HIS girl...

hmm, maybe, or maybe they don't like arizona...I know i don't really like arizona...

One time i saw a documentary on them, and it was about how these "doctors" killed albinos for thier body parts in order to make "medicine". It was really sad. I was very surprised that this was happening at all...I found out around that time, that i live a very protected life.

ok, well i asked what it meant to you in specific. But considering the quote, i think it means that once you are in truth, both spiritually, and mentaly, you are free from your self. From sin in general, really. I think that the only way to get truth, to get peace, is through the lord, and that is why it is so common among christians to say that. The reason you want truth, is so that you can have peace, really. And you would want both comodities, is to live a fruitfull life, in which you can trust is guided by the lord 100%. So the key to be free, is to be in truth, and God is truth. Thank you Yod.

That's nice...I like that when i commit sins, he forgives me, and that although i am very unperfect, he is still there with me. Intresting, so he knows where were're going when we die? like predestination?

hmmm...me thinking--->

Recently, at a bible study, i heard the pastor say "the truth will set you free brother!!!"..ok, i added the brother part ...anyway, i started thinking about what it meant, and i found i could not find the correct defenition. What do you guys think about this statement? BTW, my 100th post!!!! woooooooooooo! Best, Lilly

oh, i see, haha. well thanks for clearing it up nebula. Thanks for the j witness clearing up too, Fez..