Dumb things Christians do

[kwikphilly]

24 minutes ago, Marathoner said:

I needed those words, brother. It's good to remember that I'm not alone. None of us are.

Our sister @kwikphilly will know what I mean by this: I'm only a man, so there are times when I weep for what was but is now no more. I also weep for those things I never had, and it's a wonder that I'm still alive. I'll cry out to the Lord, "Why am I still here? I should be dead many times over!" I've been shot at, starved, suffered in the heat, shivered in the cold, and left for dead. 

The weakness of this flesh, and the snare of our enemy, is to hold me captive to those memories. The stupidity of this is plain --- I ought to know better, my friend. In the words of the apostle,

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time, having cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares about you. Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. So resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brothers and sisters who are in the world. After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen. 
(1 Peter 5:6-11 NASB)

Amen.... Its okay, we'll keep reminding you - lol    We are all TOGETHER as One Body.... We all remind each other that we are WORTHY- His Precious Blood, His Finished Work and Oh but for the Grace of God!

Love ya Brother

[john1]

On 6/7/2022 at 8:01 AM, creativemechanic said:

cause  damage to our ministries or the church as a whole.

Titus chapter 3 verse 9

But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.
 

 

I do it to though, that's why I don't post here much, I argue about the law, just like a lot of other people here.

[debrakay]

@kwikphilly Yep, sad to say there are still a lot of Pharisee and Sadducee types mucking up the waters. 

[Marathoner]

4 hours ago, kwikphilly said:

Oh , how could I leave this really dumb thing out..... First I'll admit why I know its so dumb....

I always had a car thing and always have some specialty license plate on the front( Fla only gives you 1 plate for the rear)As a " babe" I found a " Praise Jesus" plate and there I was driving like a hellion, cutting slowpokes off with my fancy car because I was still":all about me"

One day I was zig zagging in & out of congestion and someone pulled up next to me and commented":Is that how you Praise Jesus?" Ouch, boy was I Convicted!!!

I'll tell you the Truth, I went home and took that plate off immediately, it took years before I bore the Fruit of self control and now my plate frame say" He Died for me, I live for Him" and other little stuff ... Sure keeps me on my best behavior

So yeah, if your gonna wear a Jesus T-shirt, cross around your neck or any thing that points to Christianity- walk it!

I have a Relative that wears a big blingy cross around his neck and swears like there's no tomorrow..... To me that is very very DUMB!

Amen! I was never one for jewelry, necklaces, and the like because:

A.) I never could hold on to anything for long (),
B.) So because of A, I never think about it.

As for bumper stickers or front plates, I never think about that, either. I did see a bumper sticker that cracked me up, though. It read:

                                   ROCK IS DEAD
                         Long live paper and scissors!

I couldn't help but chortle when I saw that. 

Edited June 9, 2022 by Marathoner