Tyler22 Posted September 13, 2022 Group: Junior Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 95 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 117 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 22 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/20/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted September 13, 2022 I don’t think I’m saved. I’m living a double , hypocrital life. I profess Christ on fb and such, but many ppl who don’t profess are living better lives. TRUE lives. It’s a virtue to be true to oneself. I’m just lying to myself. I’m so fake. So so so fake. Don’t know what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayin jade Posted September 13, 2022 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 44 Topic Count: 6,178 Topics Per Day: 0.88 Content Count: 43,795 Content Per Day: 6.21 Reputation: 11,243 Days Won: 58 Joined: 01/03/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted September 13, 2022 It is not a virtue to be true to oneself since man (and woman) are nothing but sinners. We are to be true to the Lord, to live a life pleasing to Him. To worship Him. If you feel you are a hypocrite, then start living as the Lord wants you to live. If you are in a church, talk to your pastor about why you feel this way. If you are living a sinful life, start changing. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you (paraphrased). Philippians 4:13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler22 Posted September 13, 2022 Group: Junior Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 95 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 117 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 22 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/20/2017 Status: Offline Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 1 minute ago, ayin jade said: It is not a virtue to be true to oneself since man (and woman) are nothing but sinners. We are to be true to the Lord, to live a life pleasing to Him. To worship Him. If you feel you are a hypocrite, then start living as the Lord wants you to live. If you are in a church, talk to your pastor about why you feel this way. If you are living a sinful life, start changing. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you (paraphrased). Philippians 4:13 Wow thank you. Can obsessing on The Word change me.? I keep thinking it can since God exalts his word above his name psalm 138:2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegaman 3.0 Posted September 13, 2022 Group: Graduated to Heaven Followers: 57 Topic Count: 1,546 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 10,320 Content Per Day: 1.41 Reputation: 12,323 Days Won: 9 Joined: 04/15/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/05/1951 Share Posted September 13, 2022 It is God who changes people, at least He changes those who are actually His. In our lives, it is lifelong, not everyone grows at the same rate, so comparing yourself to others, is not wise. Comparing yourself to Jesus, is the standard to use, and it is a tough one. However, it is God who works in Christians to change them, we have little ability to change ourselves meaningfully. We have a sin nature, so sin, is what we do naturally. It is normal to be conflicted about our inability to live up to our calling, but I suspect that for most of us, the trouble is with us, not with God. We could all be doing better and should never stop trying. I would suggest though, that you actually start reading the Bible regularly and in earnest. It is the instruction manual for the life of a Christian. Also, get involved in a local, Bible believing, Christ centered church. Being around other Christians, who are more mature in their faith, will have an influence on you, and they can be encouraging as well as helping you be accountable. If you are not saved, they might be able to lead you into a better understanding of salvation (and whether or not you have it) and give you either confidence or dread, either one or both can have benefits. Salvation is not something you want to miss our on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler22 Posted September 13, 2022 Group: Junior Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 95 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 117 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 22 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/20/2017 Status: Offline Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 Can the Bible alone save me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted September 13, 2022 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,991 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,689 Content Per Day: 11.80 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted September 13, 2022 7 minutes ago, Tyler22 said: Can the Bible alone save me? Jesus Christ alone can save you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissTury Posted September 13, 2022 Group: Members Followers: 3 Topic Count: 0 Topics Per Day: 0 Content Count: 70 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 55 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/26/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/05/1989 Share Posted September 13, 2022 31 minutes ago, Tyler22 said: Can the Bible alone save me? No, the Bible does not save us, but it tells us what it means to be saved, and what we do when we are saved, what the characteristics are of those who are saved, and, what things they believe and should come to believe. I suggest reading the gospel of John, thoughtfully, and learning about salvation there, at least for starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who me Posted September 13, 2022 Group: Royal Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 17 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 3,300 Content Per Day: 1.72 Reputation: 1,686 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/27/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted September 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Tyler22 said: I don’t think I’m saved What made you think you were saved? In your opinion, what is a Christian? Do you attend a church every week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler22 Posted September 13, 2022 Group: Junior Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 95 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 117 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 22 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/20/2017 Status: Offline Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 8 minutes ago, Who me said: What made you think you were saved? In your opinion, what is a Christian? Do you attend a church every week? I called upon the name of God after being led to Christ in a chattroom I felt joyful for 6 months but then I “fell off” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who me Posted September 13, 2022 Group: Royal Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 17 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 3,300 Content Per Day: 1.72 Reputation: 1,686 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/27/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted September 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, Tyler22 said: I called upon the name of God after being led to Christ in a chattroom I felt joyful for 6 months but then I “fell off” So get up and start again. In the bible the apostle Paul likens the Christian life to being an olympic marathon runner. So check out the churches in your area, the site Christianityexplored will help find one and if they are running this course sign up for it. Christianity is also likened to being a family, and families don't live in isolation, they meet up, talk, etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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