Practicing Judo and being right with God

[Manji]

Sometimes I wonder if there are Christian Monks or Nuns that whon't engage in playing basket ball because they naturally do not find it attractive. Just being with God does. So, maybe for that person playing Basket ball would be a sin?

I wonder if FloatingAxe would consider for his/her self would be a sin or not. If so, are you forcing yourself or are you naturally this way?

What does everyone else think? Is this attainable? Where playing basket ball is unattractive due to something of the God?

Sins aren't things we don't find attractive. Sin is rebellion of God, His Word, and His Will.

But floatingAxe said this, "As I seek to serve God with my whole life, I just have no time or inclination for anything like that."

Basically for floatingaxe for him/her to do such activities would be a sin because they desire to serve God with the whole body.

I wonder, am I mistaken or correct of what floatinaxe is saying. If I am correct then in everyone's opinion, is this silly or not?

[billie]

But floatingAxe said this, "As I seek to serve God with my whole life, I just have no time or inclination for anything like that."

Basically for floatingaxe for him/her to do such activities would be a sin because they desire to serve God with the whole body.

I wonder, am I mistaken or correct of what floatinaxe is saying. If I am correct then in everyone's opinion, is this silly or not?

No, it wouldn't be a sin. It's just not what she wants to do.

[Candi770]

As long as your heart is right with the Lord- I do not see a problem with it. Most martial arts in the united states are not

steeped in the eastern culture. Keep yourself right with the Lord. He could minister through you to others. Ask the Lord about it-it only matters what He tells you.

I took 6 years of Tae Kwon Do and my husband is a retired Master Instructor with a little over 30 years experience. I'd say the only thing you need to be concerned with is that women can become infactuated by you-becareful that you are not ensnared in sin by that trap of the enemy. You may laugh now-but as you progress upward-watch. Worldly women can

be relenting. The Lord can totally teach you self control.

You could be an example to young children that are watching-they are watching. You could lead others to Christ by your actions. I was a christian then-but not totally walking the walk- I remember an older gentle man that took martial arts under my husband and I. We Had intense talks about the Lord-He was so encouraging and sweet- We started to go to his church-it was awesome. He was such an example of a christian, He was here in american-taking care of the needs of his wife/children in another country-and he didn't allow himself anyother outlets, except Church and Tae Kwon Do. He was a strong man of God.

Also, always keep your priorities straight concerning the Lord and anyother activity. We shouldn't allow anything to become an idol in our life!!

blessings

candi

[Floatingaxe]

As I seek to serve God with my whole life, I just have no time or inclination for anything like that. Furthermore, why would a martial art like Judo have any attraction? Throwing a fellow human being down is considered a joyous occasion and God-honouring? Hardly.

Yeah, it seems that maybe there is an understanding and closeness with God that things like, going out for a swim, playing basket ball, or jogging become unattractive since it has no attraction due to your desire to serve God with your whole life. I dunno if Judo is unattractive because you are naturally that way or because you're telling yourself that. I wouldn't do it unless I was naturally that way but that's me.

So I have simple question floatingaxe. Is basketball, swimming, and jogging unattractive too? Would it be a sin for you to induldge in those activities pesonally?

Simple pleasurable activities which are good for the body like those mentioned are great! I love to have fun! But if they stem out of some mystical philosophy, I don't want any part of that. It is an identification issue. I want to be identified with Christ alone. We need to weigh all things in the light of Christ and let the Holy Spirit indwelling us light the way.

Now your new statement I think conflicts with an ealier statement. you said. this, "As I seek to serve God with my whole life, I just have no time or inclination for anything like that."

Now yur just saying if it is related to a philosophy other than God.

But, according to your first statement you are saying you personally have no inclination to do any physical activity because

you seek to serve God with your whole body.

That's where I got the idea from.

Understand?

What!

No where have I stated that I do not do any physical activity! I love to swim, and I work out at Curves gyms, and I dance before the Lord daily. I did say I have no time or inclination to participate in any activity that stems from some philosophy of man, or some false religion of man. I will not link my body or my mind with a false doctrine of any sort.

Understand?

[Manji]

But floatingAxe said this, "As I seek to serve God with my whole life, I just have no time or inclination for anything like that."

Basically for floatingaxe for him/her to do such activities would be a sin because they desire to serve God with the whole body.

I wonder, am I mistaken or correct of what floatinaxe is saying. If I am correct then in everyone's opinion, is this silly or not?

No, it wouldn't be a sin. It's just not what she wants to do.

And her willingness to not want to engage in basket ball being inspired by God a silly idea or not? What do you think? Is that silly? Is floatingaxe kidding his/her self if that's what floatingaxe is saying?

[Manji]

As I seek to serve God with my whole life, I just have no time or inclination for anything like that. Furthermore, why would a martial art like Judo have any attraction? Throwing a fellow human being down is considered a joyous occasion and God-honouring? Hardly.

Yeah, it seems that maybe there is an understanding and closeness with God that things like, going out for a swim, playing basket ball, or jogging become unattractive since it has no attraction due to your desire to serve God with your whole life. I dunno if Judo is unattractive because you are naturally that way or because you're telling yourself that. I wouldn't do it unless I was naturally that way but that's me.

So I have simple question floatingaxe. Is basketball, swimming, and jogging unattractive too? Would it be a sin for you to induldge in those activities pesonally?

Simple pleasurable activities which are good for the body like those mentioned are great! I love to have fun! But if they stem out of some mystical philosophy, I don't want any part of that. It is an identification issue. I want to be identified with Christ alone. We need to weigh all things in the light of Christ and let the Holy Spirit indwelling us light the way.

Now your new statement I think conflicts with an ealier statement. you said. this, "As I seek to serve God with my whole life, I just have no time or inclination for anything like that."

Now yur just saying if it is related to a philosophy other than God.

But, according to your first statement you are saying you personally have no inclination to do any physical activity because

you seek to serve God with your whole body.

That's where I got the idea from.

Understand?

What!

No where have I stated that I do not do any physical activity! I love to swim, and I work out at Curves gyms, and I dance before the Lord daily. I did say I have no time or inclination to participate in any activity that stems from some philosophy of man, or some false religion of man. I will not link my body or my mind with a false doctrine of any sort.

Understand?

No, your first statement does not say that. in the first statement the idea of it being related to a foreign philosophy was considered not there. And you then went on and said that you have no inclination because you give all to God. it is unattractive. Judo IS an activity like basket ball and you said you have no inclination, not because it doesn't interest you, but because of God. That is what you said.

[billie]

And her willingness to not want to engage in basket ball being inspired by God a silly idea or not? What do you think? Is that silly? Is floatingaxe kidding his/her self if that's what floatingaxe is saying?

Well, the way I look at it, God has a plan for all of us. Maybe it isn't in God's plan for Axe to be a basketball player.

[Floatingaxe]

But floatingAxe said this, "As I seek to serve God with my whole life, I just have no time or inclination for anything like that."

Basically for floatingaxe for him/her to do such activities would be a sin because they desire to serve God with the whole body.

I wonder, am I mistaken or correct of what floatinaxe is saying. If I am correct then in everyone's opinion, is this silly or not?

No, it wouldn't be a sin. It's just not what she wants to do.

And her willingness to not want to engage in basket ball being inspired by God a silly idea or not? What do you think? Is that silly? Is floatingaxe kidding his/her self if that's what floatingaxe is saying?

Who says I am unwilling to engage in basketball? In spite of only being 5' 2", I can dunk 6 out of 10! (Well---that was in highschool)

[Manji]

You can't escape your first statement floatingaxe. You did say because of God this activity is unattractive. Not because of its philosophy it might be related to, not because it doesn't interest, but because of God you are this. So you can't escape what you said. Your second post conflicts with your first post.

So as they say, if the shoe fits WEAR it.

[Floatingaxe]

You can't escape your first statement floatingaxe. You did say because of God this activity is unattractive. Not because of its philosophy it might be related to, not because it doesn't interest, but because of God you are this. So you can't escape what you said. Your second post conflicts with your first post.

So as they say, if the shoe fits WEAR it.

Stop it, Manji--I have never said anything about BASKETBALL! Sheesh!

What is it about God that makes anything unattractive?--you don't make any sense.