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I believe I'll meet all of the saints who have lived and died before me. Hallelujah!

Hey guys, I just wanted to say thanks for all the love and kindness you have shown me through Jesus Christ. My mom lost her job the other day, so... we are having to make some cut backs, now. We won't have high speed internet. So, I may not be on as much anymore. The only chance I'll have to get on the internet is to go to my sister's house. Please remember my family in this trying time. I know God is going to bring us through it. God bless! -Michael

Thank you. *hug*

*shakes my head* I wish I can take back what I said now... I feel completely embarrased for even revealing my struggle, and I'm sorry if I scared or grossed anyone out.. Please continue to pray for me. At the very least, pray that I can be happy just being single all my life, IF for some reason I'm not able to change these feelings. I've read all the verses in the Bible on this topic, and I know God's against it... I guess, I haven't found my "resolve" yet to put and end to these feelings. It takes a lot of willpower to break habits. If at all possible, Love Song, please erase the quotation of my post, because I'm going to edit and remove all of what I said. I'm sorry for saying what I did. I'm an idiot. God bless! -Michael

Homosexuality is bad. I agree -Michael

Well... maybe I should clarify. When I say we shouldn't judge people, I believe that we need to show mercy to others, and lead them to Christ so that their sins can be forgiven. We shouldn't condemn them. When the woman caught in adultery was brought before Jesus, he stated: And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” (John 8:7 ESV) Did anyone throw a stone at her? No: But when they heard it, they went away one by one, beginning with the older ones, and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him. Jesus stood up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” (John 8:9-11 ESV) Here's some more quotes from Jesus about judging: You judge according to the flesh; I judge no one. Yet even if I do judge, my judgment is true, for it is not I alone who judge, but I and the Father who sent me. (John 8:15-16 ESV) If we are to live like Christ did, and be an example to others, we should be willing to show mercy to others. Yes, Jesus pointed out sins and faults. But he did so using grace and love, and lead the other person to salvation. I close my post with this scripture by Jesus: Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Matthew 9:13 ESV) God bless each of you, -Michael

That is a pretty good banner. In all honesty, we should leave the judgment up to God. He is a perfect Judge, after all.

Good post, Tsth. We do need to keep our garments unstained by the world. One big "AMEN" from me!

Very good post brother. I recently was thrown out of a forum that my friend has because we got into some arguments... we both come from different denominations (He's southern baptist, I'm a non-denominational). I don't want to lose him as a friend but it seems pride has gotten between us. I just couldn't stand his smart comments about my church anymore... they were making me mad. I'm not innocent at all however. I've said some things that were just as mean in response. I've already forgiven him and working on apoligizing next time I see him. Pride is dangerous...