kiwi5x

You do understand that when you raise your reasoning up before God and disagree with His assessment of things you have become a god unto yourself! It is no different than how satan began... We know by James 2:10 that the least infraction of sin- little tiny itty bitty discoloration of the truth and that person is guilty of all sin for He reveals the understanding here 1 Cor 5:6-8 6 Your glorying is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? 7 Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. 8 Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. NKJV You say I have sinned but I am not that bad! Where do you get the authority for judgment of this? People by their own will can think whatever they like but it is the One who is in authority over the reality that exists in all things this is the one who says. Perhaps you feel this way ... I say no to myself a lot and that makes me a good person because I could be doing this or that like those around me who are rotten to the bone? Now you have not only become an authority within yourself but also a judge of others and their wrongness! The leaven in yourself now has spread out to others... When Christ came into the world He brought truth Jn 18:37 and that truth was seen that He did not come into the world to condemn but to save those who were lost (all that had sinned). In you assessment of sin in yourself you say its not that bad. Either you have not read the Gospels or have not understood... the people that crucified The Lord was those who thought they were righteous enough to condemn Him to death. They were His chosen people, Jews of the religious leadership of that day. They were so sure they were right that they said this Matt 27:24-26 24 When Pilate saw that he could not prevail at all, but rather that a tumult was rising, he took water and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, "I am innocent of the blood of this just Person. You see to it." 25 And all the people answered and said, "His blood be on us and on our children." 26 Then he released Barabbas to them; and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified. NKJV You see sin is in self righteousness and condemnation they believed with their whole being they were right in doing this.... but under the close examination the least of the sins is as bad as the worst of them. You are wise in being afraid of the judgment of God... to bad you are foolish and do not realize that it will be only Him who decides your placement in the eternities. All things are under Him, even your own judgment system, for now it is given for you to think as you wish.... but on the other side of death lies the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth "Christ Jesus Lord of Lords and King of Kings" The Creator of all things and you are in disagreement with His Words... Love Steven ok so you and other people are saying I'm prideful and not wanting to follow Jesus. I do want to follow him, but how do I get rid of my pride and humble myself!? I really don't want to go to hell and I will serve Christ if I settle this matter of my salvation

Kiwi, when you tell me that you accept Christ, what do you mean? The Bible tells us that we should confess with our mouths that Jesus is our lord, and believe that the Father raised him from the dead. Is Jesus your Lord?"""" and don't take that question likely. If you have actually made him your Lord (which means you will follow his instructions) and tell us so and believe the Father raised him from the dead, you are or will be saved.. If you do not believe, or you have not made him your Lord and/or not willing to tell everyone that you have....., then you are not saved....... no matter what. If you have done things that you know are wrong, I don't understand how you can not feel any guilt at all, that is not normal human behavior..... saved or not. I mean accepting Christ for salvation - forgiveness of sins. You don't have to accept Him as your lord - that'd be adding works to salvation. Salvation will produce fruit though and when someone genuinely accepts Christ they usually end up making Him their Lord too, but it all doesn't have to happen in one day.

So can I accept Christ knowing I've sinned, but not feel guilty and still have many questions? Or must I find all the answers first?

I go to church, and I've talked to people about my doubts if I was saved or not but not about the other things that I don't understand. I'd feel embarassed, which I know I shouldn't but the only people I'd feel safe to talk to are the ones I talked to about my doubts with and idk It'd just be awkward..I guess? idk the word to use

Do you believe in God? I mean really believe? Do you know deep down in your heart that God exists? Think about that......................and be honest with yourself. I believe so but I mean I have my moments of doubt. Like this morning I was thinking why would God send someone to hell for ever and EVER b/c they didn't believe in him, but then it kinda scared me b/c that's what atheists think and say and I dont want to be an atheist. I know God exists though b/c when I look around at creation I know this didn't just happen by chance. I just don't understand why God sends people to hell. I know he is loving AND just, but I just cant comprehend it. I get that sin has to be punished, but in HELL? It sounds so harsh. And I know I don't have to feel guilty about my sins, but I guess I just really want to realize how bad I am, like through God's eyes so I can really see my need for a savior. I'm so tired of this. I also get scared and think what's if I die or Jesus comes back before I figure all of this out!?

I'm sorry

I've talked to you guys about this stuff before and other stuff, but sometimes I'll just get to thinking and so many questions and problems will fill my mind. here's one.... Ok so idk if I'm saved. I know that Jesus died for everyone on the cross so we could go to heaven. I also understand that we are all sinners. I just don't feel like a bad person though. I'll admit that Ive sinned but I'm not a bad person. I don't deserve heaven but I dont understand how I deserve hell. I'm scared though b/c I dont want to go to hell and I want to accept Jesus and make sure I'm saved but first I must realize I'm a sinner and Idk if I've done that b/c I know I've sinned but I don't think I'm a bad person. Can someone help me. I know about the verses about 'theres' none righteous' and 'if you break one of the commandments you're guilty of all' but idk I just dont feel bad for anything I've done. I just want to really accept that I'm a bad person so I can accept Christ and settle it b/c I've accepted him before, but I didnt' really admit my sin debt to God and that I deserve hell. You have to admit you're a sinner before you accept Christ, so someone please help me

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Ya know, God loves you. It's not about feeling sorry for your sins, if you repented what's left to feel sorry about? His blood has covered you, What it's all about is knowing His heart. Being filled with the Joy of His presence. We are not saved by feeling sorry for ourselves. We are saved because He paid the price for our sins, and we accept Him to lead us. Praise Him, thank Him. Fall in love with Him. He wants your heart. ok so you think I'm saved? I've prayed to God so many times accepting him for salvation, even though it only takes once...- its kinda confusing...I feel like I cant get close to him b/c I'm never sure I even belong to him (saved) kiwi5x, I think I see a pattern here. As fantastic a place as Worthy is, you may not be able to get the all food you need here. It is wonderful you are asking these questions here, and believe me, Jesus knows your heart. Do you go to church, or fellowship with other believers? Is there a mature (not in age, in wisdom), fellow believer you can talk to directly about your concerns? Blessings Yes, I go every Sunday morning and evening and on Wednesdays. I feel like I only go there for friends b/c I never really get anything out of the services. There are some good services, believe me, but It's like I can't feel God or really learn b/c of this constant doubt. I've talked to someone several times...I'd be afraid to talk to them again, I guess I'd be embarassed. And idk who else to talk to. I'm so so so sick of this. I want to cry!! Many nights I have cried and cried and I cant seem to find an answer. I have prayed to God and I just feel like he's not there. You don't know how bad I want to have a relationship w/ Christ..

Ya know, God loves you. It's not about feeling sorry for your sins, if you repented what's left to feel sorry about? His blood has covered you, What it's all about is knowing His heart. Being filled with the Joy of His presence. We are not saved by feeling sorry for ourselves. We are saved because He paid the price for our sins, and we accept Him to lead us. Praise Him, thank Him. Fall in love with Him. He wants your heart. ok so you think I'm saved? I've prayed to God so many times accepting him for salvation, even though it only takes once...- its kinda confusing...I feel like I cant get close to him b/c I'm never sure I even belong to him (saved)

It's just weird I guess because christians will talk about their regrets and how they felt bad about things they did - and I dont. I know I've done wrong, but I don't feel bad or regret it. Am I just prideful. Idk....I know you have to admit you're a sinner first to get saved and I have, but usually people feel remorse and stuff and I don't. Maybe I'm thinking too much about it...idk Why on earth should we feel remorse? That is an attack straight from the pits of hell !!!! And every time we feel remorse for sins past, we put Him back on the Cross. We should be feeling joy and hope and light as we live under His grace. We are new creations in His eyes as soon as we accept Him as Lord. What you are feeling is low self esteem and self condemnation, and the enemy loves that. No judgment from me, I have been exactly where you are in the past. JESUS LOVES YOU, sins and all, HE LOVES YOU. Blessings I mean that usually people will feel really guilty and have remorse and then get saved. Or they'll say how much of a wretch they are. I do neither. I know I'm a sinner, but I naturally think of myself as good. Good - not sinless - and deff not good enough to get into heaven b/c no one is good enough. Idk I feel like what's if I didn't 'admit I was a sinner" enough. WHat's if God wants me to be remorseful and really honestly feel the guilt of what I did. It scares me. WHat's if I didn't have faith. All these questions in my head. I know we don't technically do anything to get saved, but we have to do those things to get saved - you have to know why you're getting saved (admit that you're a sinner) and you have to have faith...

It's just weird I guess because christians will talk about their regrets and how they felt bad about things they did - and I dont. I know I've done wrong, but I don't feel bad or regret it. Am I just prideful. Idk....I know you have to admit you're a sinner first to get saved and I have, but usually people feel remorse and stuff and I don't. Maybe I'm thinking too much about it...idk

Ok some of you may know that I have been struggling with doubt for a long time. Doubt on whether I'm saved or not. I have prayed to God several times. I believe that Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven b/c he is perfect and we are not. Just a few minutes ago I prayed to God and told him that My heart is wicked and to save me from myself and my sins and that I want a relationship with Him. I don't feel like a bad person, but I know that I am b/c my heart is unclean. I have committed adultery several times in my heart amongst other things. Is this ok? I know I've sinned I just don't feel bad (but not good enough to get to heaven) but I want a relationship w/ Jesus so badly. Am I saved?

I really want to pray to God and be saved, but I don't know if I'd mean it, and then I'd start to doubt again. It's like this cylce. I'm so sick of it. :( I cant take it a nymore!!!

I've tried to accept Jesus several times but I always end up back doubting. I want to settle it tonight. I want to accept Jesus and never have to doubt again if he is my savior or not. I've prayed several times so I'm afraid that it's just words coming out. How can I be sure that when I settle it tonight that I mean it and do it right?! I really want to make sure I'm a christian.

Wow, thanks wyguy nebula, and isaiah. Those are all very good points and ways I've never looked at it before.

I really want to make sure I'm saved, but I'm having a hard time. I know that I am a sinner. For instance, I have lied, disobeyed parents, haven't put God first, and lusted in my heart. I also know that the bible says the wages of sin is death. So that means I need a savior to save me from that. The only one who can do that iis Jesus Christ, because he is sinless. Here's my problems: I know that I am a sinner, but I don't feel like an awful person. Many people talk about how they were awful wretches and had such a burden on their heart from sin; I don't have that. I know that I don't deserve heaven b/c of my sin, but I'm having a hard time grasping on how I deserve eternal hell. I know I'm not good enough to get to heaven, but I don't feel like I deserve hell. I feel bad for thinking that, but I just want some answers b/c I really want to be saved, but first I need those questions and thoughts answered, please.

i understand he created it for satan and stuff but why didnt he make somethng else for humans...not trying to doubt God but an eternal hell of fire, burning you for ever seems harsh...

that's a good question. i ask myself the same thing sometimes and i think we will never get a satisfactory answer, we need to walk by faith and know that god is good and just. i also think it a matter of perspective......kinda like people sending themselves to hell for rejecting jesus after they here the gospel. thats true, i guess and what about ppl that have never heard of jesus, i kinda feel bad for them....i know God is a loving God but all these questions keep coming into my mind

Ok so I'm a christian but I do have my doubts sometimes and lately several questions have been plaguing my mind. Heres one: Why does God send people to hell? I know that we're all sinners and we dont deserve heaven, but why hell? I also understand that God is a just God and he is eternal and can't stand sin, and that our souls are eternal too, but I don't understand how burning forever and ever and ever is a just punishment.

I think I'm save too. Last night I prayed to God and just in case I told him some things; I can't remember the exact words, but I know I said that I know I've sinned, adn broken his commandments, that I need a savior. And like how a you use a bus to get down town I need you to get to heaven. (funny analogy, I know) I accept you. I really believe He is the only way, I just hope it's real faith and not mere belief, b/c I know that demons believe too and you have to have faith.

I know I've posted several times on here before about this, but I still doubt my salvation. I believe that everyone has sinned, and that sin has a debt, we cannot pay that debt, and the only away around it is to accept Jesus Christ. I have prayed several times 'accepting' Jesus as my savior. I know it's not a prayer, but faith. I go on for a while feeling pretty confident about it , but then my doubt comes back. I've tried trusting in God, but I still feel nervous when it comes to my salvation. Earlier today I prayed and cried to God and I felt like he wasn't there. I don't get it. Little children can accept Christ and be fine, but I've tried several times and I go through horrible times of doubt. It's awful, not knowing if you're saved or not. One thing that makes me doubt is I know that I'm a sinner, but I don't feel sorry for my sins; I know that's bad...anyways, what should I do?!?! I've prayed, talked to people, read bible verses and I still go through doubt; I almost feel like giving up on being a christian. I know that's bad, but the emotional distress is horrible!!!

Ok, guys - I've decided to be straight up and honest with you. I figured if I told you my exact problem, I could get some exact answers (not saying that you're answers are wrong, there are many good ones and I thank you all for them) Ok so in the past, only a couple times, I watched like maybe a few (literally a few) videos of girls kissing. I'd also have thoughts about my best friend, who is a girl. (I'm a girl also) It was only a few times and then I dismissed it and stopped, but then sunday I watched some more videos, and every day since I've been watching more and more videos of girls kissing, and stuff. I've also had more and more thoughts about my friend, but I'm not going to say anything b/c she's straight and christian. Everytime I see her I get really happy, and she's so beautiful, I think I like her, which is wrong! What should I do guys? I mean I use to doubt my salvation and now it's worse b/c I think would a christian really do this, and the bad part is I don't feel that bad about it. I do know it's wrong but I don't feel that bad, and that's what scares me. I feel like I have chains around me and I thought I could handle it and all of a sudden something yanked on them and I tripped and now I'm being dragged and I can't get loose. I know christ can/will forgive me, but Idk what to do b/c now Idk if I'm really saved and half of me doesn't want to stop. I'm a very selfish person, considering what christ did. I hope none of you guys hate me or get too disturbed, if so I'm sorry.

oh man i think ive gotten myself caught in a trap......i feel like im addicted to this sin....i know i can overcome it and half of me wants to but the other half doesn't....

So you think I'm saved? I just wish I could have a normal testimony, like others, where they knew they were lost and then got saved, unlike me who has prayed several times to God about salvation and went through a bunch of doubt...i mean when someone asks about my testimony, what do I even say..? and how should I over come this sin. It's weird - I know it's wrong , but I don't feel bad (yet, at least)...is that bad? I hate being confused...