Many people have struggled with their faith. I will not alleviate anyone's doubts, because that is the responsibility of the Holy Spirit. I would encourage you to think and respond.
Have I called upon Jesus Christ to save me from my sin? If not, that is the problem. If yes, read on.
John 10:25-30 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.
But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
I and my Father are one."
Do you see where Jesus says that those who believe are in His hand?
Are you the one holding onto Him or He to you?
Who can pluck those from Christ's hand?
If that weren't enough, Jesus adds that they are in God's hands (the Creator, the Almighty, the Sustainer and Giver of Life). He is God.
Romans 8:1-11 describes how those who have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit (all who have received Christ as Savior) are not condemned. "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus."
The next thing I want to ask is about your church. Do you attend a church which preaches the Bible?
The Bible tells us to bear one another's burdens. Find a godly lady who can mentor you. Try the pastor's wife (I come from a line of them and know that they are there for you). The Bible tell us older women in the faith (not years) to teach (disciple) the younger ones.
Are you reading the Bible to know God or reading for your own answers? Many forget the God is wanting a relationship. He wants you to know Him not just about Him. It is through His Word that we know Him.
I'm sorry. I think that the poster was thinking of ladies with the question. As a whole, we have a more intimate knowledge of the kitchen appliances than carburetors, spark plugs, and coils.
Something nice about Democrats and the communist media
Posted : 3 Mar, 2020 04:29 AM
I think of a line from Fiddler on the Roof, "My God bless them and keep them far away from us."
I do know some good ones. After living years under a socialist regime, my heat aches for these young Democrats which are blinded by the god of this world.
My other response is, "we are at fault for not communicating, praying and speaking truth in LOVE."
I tell my little ones in church that we are to prayer even for our enemies. They have caught on. One little boy told me that he interrupted his father's prayer for Chavez, "Dad, we need to pray that He becomes our brother, not that bad would happen to him." Of course, there are times that praying through some Psalms would be desirable.
Ajax, you state that you don't know why it is important to have a Christian spouse. You continue with a show of unresolved anger for two past relationships. You end with insulting your sisters in Christ.
The Bible has a principle beyond that of marrying a Christian. Amos states that two can't walk together accept that they agree. This is more in depth than just Christian, it includes personal standards, interpretation of the Scriptures, and a person's personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Being Christian is the FIRST step of a relationship with Christ. It is the step of a baby still crying for food. It is the step of learning to be a Christian. A Christian is a way of life, a road, not an end. It is not "okay, I accepted Jesus as my Savior. That is done." It is a "what now?" perspective. People grow and change with time in Christ. They aren't automatically sanctified. Are you growing in your walk?
If all I knew about you was what I read here in response to this question, I would judge you upon a few verses. Proverbs 22 or 23 talks about not even being friends with an angry person lest you learn to become like him. Your lashing out shows anger. Ephesians talks about forgiving one another as Christ has. Your message shows that you have not done so. Ephesians also tells us to be kind. Your message shows an unkindness that is worldly, immature, and self-centered. These traits God tells us to stay away from.
Churches have long focused upon families. I get pastors asking me what is wrong with singles. How can they reach them. Singles are the largest group in the US. I read a stat stating that singles (over 18) who don't "live together" make up the largest section, yet the churches ignore this group.
I understand what you are saying. The church is focused upon families and forget that God's family is individuals and not comprised of family groups. God has no grandchildren. Churches need to focus upon growth as a body not growth within family units. The focus shouldn't be being a better husband, dad, or son, but being more Christlike. Right?
Jesus said, "Love your neighbor as yourself." He already assumed that we all love ourselves. This is true when the definition is Biblical set. We all seek our own good and happiness. Some seek it through suicide, because they want out of their live situation. Some seek it with alcohol and others with drugs, so seek it serving others.
Today, the world pushes self-love and self-esteem. The question comes up, "What is it that I am valuing to make me feel worthy, loved, happy?" If you base your self worth on your looks, you will strive for outer beauty that will only cause heartache as you age. If you base it upon kindness, you will be accomplished when you fulfill that. If you place your worth, as the blood of Jesus Christ, you will experience a relationship free from the entanglements of worrying about marital status, beautiful appearance, or wealth. What is your worth? What are you valuing that causes you to feel that you have arrived and are worthy of love? Upon what are you focusing?
