FaithfulFollower

The question of the truth within the Bible has been one to be asked for countless centuries. Yet there still remains lack of proof against the word. Still, compassion is to be shown to those who cannot yet see, nor come to accept the truth. For the world has grown rather dark as well as cold and unfortunately the truth is not very much worth listening to to many. Not that any of us are perfect. It is merely the matter of opening one's heart as well as mind. With Love In Christ, Danielle

I am not fully comprehending your point, for the picture I am getting out of this is that the Jews are being overly shunned. Also that this movies intentions could have been simply that. Is this the point you are trying to make? If so...all I can tell you is pray. For none of us know what was going on within Mel Gibson's mind, nor heart, nor soul. Only God alone would know. So instead of us casting stones at one another perhaps we should accept one another's differences but not necessarily compromise our views or oppinions. This is a movie...not the scripture itself. Forgive me should this sound harsh, but why turn a movie into a big attack on another religion if no one is truly certain as to what purpose the movie was made for. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Jennsi, It is rather shameful that a preacher/pastor would be so quick to cast but the first stone at you on account of a divorce you never wished/asked for. Keep your head up sister, and be patient as well as compassionate. The best advice of which can be given upon my part at this time is to do as you intend to, seek out another church and bury your heart in God's word. Let your Heavenly Father embrace you, and wipe away all your tears. I admire you for doing the right thing in this situation thus far. For going through all that you have, and remaining true in heart to your husband is not what any earthly person would do. I pray God places his hands upon you and blesses you in the days to come. Just try to take things one day at a time. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Purpleflirp, This is indeed a spiritual war. Patience is surely to be excercised within this situation, for any words spoken out of anger could more than likely worsen the situation and the consequences may be such that would be most devestating. As one or two of the others have asked..is your daughter a Christian? Is there a father in the picture as well? These two details could be very important regarding how to handle this particular situation. It is unfortunate how things have gone thus far in the situation and that your daughter would not be honest with you. Pray for her, as well as guidance from the Lord. Turn to his word, and perhaps there may lie an answer within. When confronting your daughter further upon this matter...you may want to consider the story of Jesus and the adultress found within the New Testament. Be sure also to let your daughter know you love her, but also that you are her mother and she should honor you as well as your wishes. I do pray that God aids you in this most uncomfortable as well as difficult situation. With Love In Christ, Danielle

It is sad to hear such things being encouraged in other countries. Yet, sadly that does not mean that such beliefs are held within the U.S. as well as this world today. Unfortunately there is a once dear friend of mine that holds such beliefs, not only that a husband is entitled to correct his wife of wrong doings as is written within the bible in the Old Testament, but also that she would be entitled to defend herself against him, if not strike back should the one whom is called her significant other do such to her. Unfortunately not many know or accept the love of Jesus to know that such actions as well as thoughts are wrong. One of my favorite passages regarding how a woman/wife is to be treated within the New Testament is that of Ephesians 5:21-28 Ephesians 5:21-28 Further, you will submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. You wives will submit to your husbands as you do to the Lord. For a husband is of his wife as Christ is the head of his body, the church; he gave his life to be her Savior. As the church submits to Christ, so you wives must submit to your husbands in everything. And you husbands must love your wives with the same love Christ showed for the church. He gave his life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by baptism and God's word. He did this to present herself to him as a glorious church without a spot or wrinkle or any other blemish. Instead, she will be holy and without fault. In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they do their own bodies. For a man is actually loving himself when loving his wife. A man who has issue/lack of love for himself is more than likely to be one who does such things to his wife. As stated within God's word a man is to love his wife as he would his own body. My apologies if I have ruffled any feathers. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Super Jew, Complaint is not what I was meanning to envoke here, nor point out. It is true that many, perhaps even I also complain at times due to the way I am treated regarding my beliefs. However, there is also much pride taken in the position of which I stand. It is not something I am ashamed of, nor something that I do not take pride in. I appologize if that is the way I came off. Was just merely trying to share my point of view in the matter. That is all. With Love In Christ, Danielle

I accept both those statements as true. I'd like to know your reasoning Danielle. Thanks. johnp. John P, The reasoning to my beliefs being as follows is really rather simple. Within the New Testamant Jesus was questioned by the Pharisees as well as other teachers/scribes as to which of the ten commandments were of the most importance. Jesus gave but a simple answer, naming only two. The two that were mentioned I believe were these found within this passage: Matthew 22:36-40 "Teacher which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?" Jesus replied, "You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important. Love your neighbor as yourself. All the other commandments and all other demands of the prophets are based upon these two commandments." Jesus even says it within his very own words that all the other commandments are brought down to the simplicity of the two of which he feels are the most important. For in order to love ones neighbor as one's self one is not to kill, steal, etc in regards to one's neighbor. As I stated before the only unforgiveable sin found within the bible is cursing, or swearing upon the Holy Spirit. Nor is it to be used in vein. Do hope I have brought some light as well as some understanding as to why I feel the way I do regarding this matter. With Love In Christ, Danielle

DIME Ministries, My thoughts tend to differ from those of which have already been posted here. No sin to me, is greater than the next. Unless of course it is the one sin which is written within the very pages of the New Testament that is unforgiveable. That sin of course, is using the Holy Spirit in vein or swearing upon it. Otherwise, other sins truly are not something of which I feel are more worse than another. It truly depends upon how you look at it. Should anyone have any questions as to why I believe as I do, then please feel free to ask it of it of me, and I will do my best to explain. With Love In Christ, Danielle

AZ, There was no offense taken in your response. Much of the points of which I was trying to make were simply that now days religion is not something of which is smiled upon. Look at it this way, in schools evolution is being taught which has been known to be a shared belief between those who are agnostic, as well as atheist. (Not to say that there are some out there who are Christian who do not share these beliefs, for there are some out there who do.) Yet, there has not been solid evidence which proves that humans did indeed evolve from monkeys or any other creature for that matter. Also evolution teaches that humanity itself was a mistake. Unfortunately for those who follow evolution, I am bound to disagree. However, just take this as an example of other beliefs, or science trying to subtily put down Christianity and what is taught within God's word. Schools now days are trying to control what knowledge is being taught in regards to creation, knowing full well that most things which are taught in school are often accepted for fact. One or two others also made some good points of which could also explain the reasoning behind why I feel Christianity is oppressed even in the U.S. (Though perhaps no where near as much as it is within other countries seeing as others are slain due to their beliefs.) Sharing your thoughts with me, as well as the others as you have has been done in more than a polite as well as understanding manner. I admire you for this, for not too many out there would have done as you are. As a matter of fact, this goes to show how readily you are willing to discuss if not perhaps understand a different point of view. Unfortunately there are not many as open minded as you are, and because of this some Christians are shunned repetatively due to the beliefs which they have within them. So once again I thank you for your understanding as well as generousity in such matters. With Love In Christ, Danielle

AZ, Personally it is hard not for me not to feel that no matter what ones religious beliefs are, even if none at all will be something that gives others reason to make those who believe a certain way, feel his or her life is not worth it at some point in time. Not to say that ones such as yourself who do not share Christian beliefs are not to ever feel as though your beliefs are being threatened at a site such as this one. For it could happen, and often does, if not here then elsewhere. Take for example sites such as Worthy Boards, but perhaps not of a Christian fellowship. Like, there is currently a site of which myself and perhaps a good number of other believers go to visit, and it is a battle to stand up for ones beliefs daily. Even in the U.S. it is not uncommon for religious beliefs of Christians to be well mocked, as well as provoked into hiding. Though this should not be done with any religious belief if you ask me. Take for example this as well. Prayer, which to me is an example of the freedom of speach is no longer allowed in schools unless done by a student. Organized prayer is no longer allowed. Yet people of other religions or beliefs such as that of agnostics and atheists, (Forgive me, no offense is ment here.) are free to practice as they choose. Homosexuals can also marry, which to many of those of the Christian faith, as well as those of perhaps similar religions also really do not have a say in. The truth is, America itself is also being persecuted due to the fact that most, if not a large population within the country is Christian. Think of the current war at hand, though many do attempt to deny it. We are not just in a common war here, this is also something that could be looked upon as a religious war. For those who are fighting against us in Islam do not only hate those who live in the U.S. because they are American and can excercise their rights, but also many of us who live here are Christian. Just depends on how one chooses to look at it I suppose. Please forgive me if any of this was harsh, or at all threatening to your beliefs, for that was not my intent. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Some of my favorite Christian bands are not so popular, though one or two are possibly ones some have heard of. My absolute favorite of the three which I am currently fond of is Out Of Eden. Otherwise, David Dawson's band and Carmen are the only real Christian music I know very well though I have heard some of the music by those that have already been mentioned. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Scrambled_brain, The question you ask is one to be given much thought as well as one to be sought out within God's word. The one truth lies within its very pages. Denomination has been a question to fall upon many a believer's lips when it comes to the point of making a stand in faith. Indeed the church did go its separate ways, in the New Testament, I believe is where the church is first truly acknowledged as well as spoken of. For Jesus did tell his disciples to go out into the world and spread his word amongst the nations. To me, this was the beginning of the first churches worldwide. For at this point in time there appeared to no longer be the language gap seeing as the Holy Spirit had come to find its place upon the tongues of those who had followed Jesus. It is also true that many a religion will claim their own to be that of the truth, and that their teachings are correct and the others wrong. To me, this is where all men begin their journey of falling short, though I am one to agree with Christians who claim that Christianity is the one true religion which could be supported by the verse below. No one can come to the Father except through me. (John 14:6) Unfortunately many of the religions out there do not follow the teachings of Christ, or do not acknowledge Christ as the Son of God. This is why, it is my firm belief that Christianity is the one true religion. Though I am certain there are many others out there who are bound to disagree with me. Forgive me if I have ruffled any feathers or preached to you for that is not my intention. This truly is a thought provoking post and a very interesting one as well. I do pray that God pours out his blessings upon you tenfold in your decision regarding your religious denomination. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Our3blessings, This is indeed an interesting question asked. Honestly, the possibilities with God are endless. There is no limit to the power which he possessess. God put me back with my fiance after we had been broken apart for eight months to bring me back to him. Though none of us may be perfect and all of us may indeed fall short of the glory of God. He sure can use many of us in ways that no one would have ever predicted. During the time my fiance and I were apart there was many a wrong turn taken in my life, and it was him who brought my eyes back toward the good word. Once again this question truly does pose to be one of deep thought. For within the scriptures it is also written that believers are not to socailize much with those who do not follow the teachings of Christ. Forgive me if this sounds as though I am trying to say that the bible contradicts itself, for that is not the point of which is being made here. All that is being said is that there are many ways of which this situation could be looked upon. With Love In Christ, Danielle

FrenchPhenom, Unfortunately there is not a perfect church out there, however you are not wrong to be upset with how you have been judged as well as treated within the last few churches of which you have last made an effort to attend. Gossip is known to be something that spreads within almost every church I have been to, if not something else. However, I do implore you to give this matter to the Lord for this is something that only he could give the best guidance. Church is still an issue for me, I am hoping that God will bless you and provide you the direction you need. Just try to be forgiving of the situations of which you have been put in again and again. For with patience is love, and those things are the best rewarded in heaven. For unconditional love is what God gave when he sent us his one and only son. I am not one to truly speak on this matter so I do apologize if I have offended anyone in doing so, seeing as I myself have not come to go to a church for some time due to issues I too have had with a church or two within the past. Though once again the best advice that I felt was given here, was to give this matter up to the Lord, and let him be your guide from this point on. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Thereaperman, As has already been stated by another worthy member, these are some very good questions. What is deadly sin? What isn't? Truth be told, and as painful as it is. All sin is punishable by death which would make all sin deadly. In the Old Testament you can read much on this matter as well as cover a bit of this within the New. However, fortunately for God's lost children such as myself, we all had a loving Savior who came to die for us. If it were not for Jesus' price paid upon Calvary all of us would surely be looking at an eternity in hell. How do you know you are using the most of your time on earth? If you are living according to God's law as well as doing as you have been called to do, it is truly difficult to not see how you could be getting/using the best out of life/your time on earth. How do you know which parts of the bible have/have not been tampered with by men? As said before, there is no easy answer to this question. For one must take into account that the scripture has been rewritten several times so as to make it possible for others to be able to understand as well as read the truth/ words of God. Christianity has been a religion in which many nonbelievers have often tried to prove false with a question such as this. The simple truth is that it not only requires reading God's word to build a strong relationship with him, but faith as well. Why doesn't everything feel like it will be okay? Why doesn't everything feel okay? It is difficult to say for I know not the depth of your relationship with the Lord and am still rather young in my relationship with him as well. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Called, I have prayed and will continue to do so. Though I will not deny that at this current point in time I am rather frightened. For there are other issues that I did not bring into light here, and do not dare do so. Your words of wisdom are most encouraging. I thank you for the advice which was given here. I will continue to pray and hope that God will point me in the direction that he feel bests suits me as well as my calling to him. UndecidedFrog, You too were more than kind in your reply. I have already spoken with my fiance, and he seems to be pondering the thought of moving, though I really do not feel this should be a decision he should have to make. Talking with my parents is out of the question at this point in time. I do love them, but unfortunately there are some unspoken issues here which get in the way. I have taken into account the feelings which have already been expressed unto me, as well as those that still are to this day. Once again thank you for your comments as well. Thank you both. Your advice is much appreciated. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Those are awesome books!!!

As of a short time ago my parents informed me that they will be moving to Alberquerque which is four hours from the current town we have been living in. However, seeing as I am of 20 years of age there is the question of where I am to go. My parents do welcome myself as well as my fiance to travel in that general direction. However, a part of me feels inclined to stay within the town of which I grew up in. At least until I am done with my studies for I intend to get a major in religion here. My fiance came all this way from Texas to be closer to me. (We are not living together should anyone be curious) Seeing as he too is attending college here, I would not wish to make him make another move so as to be closer to me once more. This matter is truly tearing me up inside. For I do not like this town and unfortunately much of the people in it due to the fact that this town just has an itching for gossip and I have made my fair share of mistakes in the past. So should anyone have any words of wisdom I would much appreciate it. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Angel_Eyes, Some good Christian book recommendations that I have are as follows: Case For Christ Case For Faith Bible Devotional Journals So Stick A Geranium In Your Hat And Be Happy -Barbra Johnson- (Anything Barbra Johnson she has some awesome inspirational words on giving things to the Lord) I appologize for not giving you the authors of many of the others suggestion which I listed here...unfortunately I am terrible with names. :sweating: With Love In Christ, Danielle

Rockswillcryout, This is an interesting post, and one that is deeply felt to be needed by many of us here on WorthyBoards. I too occassionally feel like this person due to my lack of communication skills, as well as my introvertive behavior. It can indeed be difficult to see one's self as worthy as well upon taking to account all the sins one has commmited in life. So this post, once again, is one that some if not many of us here at WorthyBoards needed to see. Amazing the grace and love which God pours out upon each and every one of us...isn't it? With Love In Christ, Danielle

Heather, My heart goes out to you in this time of questioning within your heart. As many above have said God has always been there, and though reasoning as to why certain things happened as they did may be unclear to you, you should know you were never truly alone. God was there with you bearing with you, all your pain. Yes God does know the number of hair on your head, as well as how many tears you have cried, but you also must remember that such things happen for a reason. There is a lesson to be learned with each one. Take for example the story of Joseph whose brothers sold him into slavery. One would have thought his troubles would have ended there right? Well unfortunately there was still much he had yet to go through. He was tempted by one of the high Egyptian chief's wives, only to end up in jail upon doing the right thing. Where was God, you might ask. The answer is simple though...God was with him all the while. The important question to be asked here is what happened in the end? Did all this suffering amount to anything good? Well also within the Old Testament it tells of how Joseph became one of the Egyptian overseers and was second only unto Pharoah. When his brothers came to him, he could have had them killed, but did he? No...he demonstrated onto them the love and mercy he felt God had bestowed upon him, for there are far greater things that earthly torment. Fortunately for us, none of us has to worry about going to Hell or having Satan take full control over us so long as God is in our lives. I do pray that whatever doubts you may have in your heart as well as mind are ones you find are quick to subside. Also that you begin to see the many blessings God promises for you in your life for God would never give us more than we can handle. *God Bless* With Love In Christ, Danielle

Awesome choice of scriptures!!! With Love In Christ, Danielle

Marilyn, Indeed this is quite the post. This brings many a thought to mind upon reading the words. For so many times the elderly have told the ones still within their youth that the little things in life are no longer valued as they once were. It is quite the shame for it is ever so true, just to think if only everyone would take something small out of their day and see it for the beauty it naturally possess at God's hands they would find themselves not only in better spirits but in the best company...that of God himself. Awesome Post!!! With Love In Christ, Danielle

Larryt, Within the Old Testament I found a verse which I feel describes the Lord fairly well as well as expresses more of the way that God is seen in my eyes, save for the loving Father who gave his one and only Son, Jesus to die for our sins. Exodus 34:6 And the Lord passed before him, and proclaimed, the Lord, God, merciful, and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth. I do hope that has perhaps provided some insight upon the question which you have asked here. If not, or if I have seemed at all cold or brutal in my posting...please forgive me. With Love In Christ, Danielle

LarryT, You ask an intriguing question which I am not exactly certain how to answer without looking to the scripture first. For what I may feel God is may not prove just in my fellow brother's as well as sisters eyes. Will get back to this topic once I have made sure that my view of Him is just. Awesome topic!!! With Love In Christ, Danielle