tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.comments2024-02-17T18:24:27.669-08:00Dwindling In UnbeliefSteve Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08796709263034941039noreply@blogger.comBlogger11731125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-33022931989029059702024-02-17T18:24:27.669-08:002024-02-17T18:24:27.669-08:00Trivia: These are not "coins", and were ...Trivia: These are not "coins", and were never specified as such; the old heading to Alma 11 was a modern composition. They therefore might have something in common with the biblical pound or the talent.W.S.Clark (Call me W)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09797645268533333338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-83744497539249590192024-01-14T17:55:09.974-08:002024-01-14T17:55:09.974-08:00In the case where the husband claims his wife wasn...In the case where the husband claims his wife wasn't a virgin, her father is supposed to somehow have the tokens of virginity and display them to defend the woman. How is the father supposed to get those tokens of virginity? This process doesn't make sense.Pocketguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00395620115404809306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-33838247542560512192024-01-14T05:34:00.508-08:002024-01-14T05:34:00.508-08:00Why would red heifers be rare at that time in hist...Why would red heifers be rare at that time in history? Seem to be pretty common today. The Collectors Hubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16240057447855999652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-21411402128960433002024-01-12T03:59:26.618-08:002024-01-12T03:59:26.618-08:00Sebagai pencetus ide, melihat Pusat Spiritual di I...Sebagai pencetus ide, melihat <a href="https://www.indospiritualcenter.com/" rel="nofollow">Pusat Spiritual di Indonesia</a> berkembang menjadi pusat spiritual yang berpengaruh di Indonesia adalah pencapaian terbesar saya.<br />Dukun Pelet di Balihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12350503911943937962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-68069332594145078402024-01-10T10:34:47.978-08:002024-01-10T10:34:47.978-08:00I noticed that SAB does not seem to have a random ...I noticed that SAB does not seem to have a random page function. This is disgraceful - a divinely created site would have a random page function.Tharpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10393151661859630671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-85090681107356594102023-12-24T13:50:14.200-08:002023-12-24T13:50:14.200-08:00Interesting article. Thank you. I just wanted to m...Interesting article. Thank you. I just wanted to make a comment to show to certain person that comments are not satanically controlled to stay at number 666 ��Conehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14601787164407556370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-71024347426475012742018-05-22T07:49:27.578-07:002018-05-22T07:49:27.578-07:00Umm you can not sleep all day in Ramadan you have ...Umm you can not sleep all day in Ramadan you have to pray 5 times a day. Most take naps and sleep in Little late. Funny thing is Intermittent (hope i spelled that right) fasting is Extremely good for you Detoxes the body. It is used by pro athletes to lose weight and lean up and build up the metabolism. Also the act of washing before prayer was insanely smart. <br />You had people in Europe getting sewn into underwear for a year because showers were evil. <br />Regardless Islam in its true form was a good tool to advance civilization. Muslims invented math which made my Iphone and my computer Ty Muslims! PS ISIS is not muslim they rape and pillage and kill women and children when the prophet declared war those were three things he said not to do. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559303100319286960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-29957375886461705702018-05-17T08:57:41.364-07:002018-05-17T08:57:41.364-07:00When I read that you said GOD had lost count, I st...When I read that you said GOD had lost count, I stopped reading, because if GOD could lose count, then he is not GOD! PERIOD!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04787971272194534423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-59255588505528717382018-05-16T09:54:42.375-07:002018-05-16T09:54:42.375-07:00i mean still wheres the proof er even did any wron...i mean still wheres the proof er even did any wrong.... this just shows the true sid of the imaginary friend you all call your god and trying to make er look like the bad guy is fucking sad... you know damn well that wouldnt stand up in a court of lawAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281374427660741070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-44250578313322875602018-05-14T13:06:41.838-07:002018-05-14T13:06:41.838-07:00Mostly Non-Muslims and even Muslims don't read...Mostly Non-Muslims and even Muslims don't read Quran with translation therefore we people can't understand Quran correctly. We should do <a href="https://www.quranteaching.com" rel="nofollow">Quran Learning </a> with a live <a href="https://www.quranteaching.com" rel="nofollow">Quran teacher </a> as every subject needs a teacher to be learned.quranteachinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456698022501778710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-13448753463899765512018-05-14T11:11:15.905-07:002018-05-14T11:11:15.905-07:00Notice this analysis concentrates only in the hard...Notice this analysis concentrates only in the hard to believe details of the story and never in the very easy to believe flaws of the human nature of this Bible character, which are very easy to believe and the Bible has exposed Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06143366425051382979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-53712241019454951982018-05-09T21:24:25.645-07:002018-05-09T21:24:25.645-07:00Pants on men were 95% caused by horseback riding a...Pants on men were 95% caused by horseback riding and 5% by people who fled to arctic areas to escape persecution. It took several hundred generations to get most men into pants as the use of the horse spread. It took three and a half years, January 1942 through summer 1945, to get most women starting to wear pants! It was the World War Two factory work. Social forces cause clothing behavior, NOT GENDER! We may except a few distinctive garments from this principle, athletic supporters and bras.SkirtCharliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07294260807591080805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-67759857605600004482018-05-08T01:25:14.025-07:002018-05-08T01:25:14.025-07:00go read the bible, sometimes we dont know the whol...go read the bible, sometimes we dont know the whole story yet we judge , ask for understanding even some things may be beyond our comprehension , things will be revealed soon , be alert because our ways will be judged soonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064539509726914430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-6925948236743994812018-05-02T20:49:27.374-07:002018-05-02T20:49:27.374-07:00Enjoyed this blog/analysis and will be sharing.
...Enjoyed this blog/analysis and will be sharing. <br /><br />In response to Logical Disjunct: you make an interesting point to consider except the Bible gives specific instruction about receiving healing from so called men of god. It proves to be unwise advice because your god fails to come through on his promises which unfortunately have cost the lives of children in our time. If God is basing salvation on belief in the Bible then he should be ashamed for his silence. But I cannot blame a god who I highly suspect does not exist.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15386082409705192604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-51943125190371507192018-04-30T11:43:35.377-07:002018-04-30T11:43:35.377-07:00@the Home Girl:
“So, I totally understand your fr...@the Home Girl:<br /><br />“So, I totally understand your frustration with this…….”<br />No worries, nothing about the bible or believers frustrate me at all. :)<br /><br />“You had also asked if I have ever withheld answers from my children when they’ve asked. I have. When I feel it’s not good for them to know the answers yet, or I know they wouldn’t understand, I will not answer them, however, I will reassure them either that I’d tell them when they are older, or let them know it’s something I am not able to answer for them at this time. Did you do the same for your daughter?”<br /><br />Yes I also explained to my daughter why I did not always answer her questions, as you did. But your god does not explain why he does not answer questions (that was my point, thanks for confirming it). I wonder why he does not? :( Just simply saying, “well, he is perfect” is not an explanation as much as it is an excuse.<br /><br />“The purpose of the Bible is not to teach us how to be good, moral people. If that were solely what it was, then you’re right, more probably should’ve been said. But that is not what the Bible is all about.”<br />"That’s why I love that God WAS clear about sin. He DID cover it all."<br /><br />Ah, you are contradicting yourself again. My point is that if a central source (such as the bible) is used for the definition of morals and “sins”, then without explicit definitions of “good vs. bad” then it is solely up to the individual to make their own assumptions about what is “good vs. bad”. Otherwise, anything you declare to be a sin, such as transsexuals, is not biblical based, and is simply your opinion.<br /><br />“Transsexuals–the Bible says that each of us are “fearfully and wonderfully made” And while we were still in our mothers’ wombs, He knew us.”<br />“According to the Bible, anytime we decide that we know better than God and choose to follow in our own way instead of His, that’s sin…and like I said, it’s not just about the specific sins…it’s about the heart…and the condition of it…….I believe that the pull of someone to want to be a gender other than what they were made to be is a temptation, not a sin, but what they do with that temptation may turn out to be sin if they go with it and believe that they know what is better for their lives than God. (Psalm 139:13-18)”<br /><br />Hmm…. (no, I am not humming): So specifically, verse 14 says - 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made”. And according to you “anytime we decide that we know better than God and choose to follow in our own way instead of His, that’s sin”. So, under your assumption, any and all changes to ourselves are a “sin”. I guess you have never changed the color of your hair, lost weight, pierced your ears, etc. Sorry, but I don’t see how changing your sex is a sin. Perhaps you can elaborate further. Are you sure that your opinion is not based upon a prejudice?<br /><br />“Well, kind of. Our entry to heaven will be based on whether or not we had a relationship with God’s son Jesus, not how many sins we did or did not do, according to the Bible. But sin is a component.” <br /><br />Ah, we are contradicting ourselves again. Sin is not a component. There is no verse in the bible that addresses the implication of someone who believes but keeps on sinning, just like you happily keep doing. And I stand by my position that jesus enables your sins by constantly forgiving them without consequence from him or god. And it would appear that you agree with me that there are no bible verses that compel you or other believers to make restitution to others that you have sinned against, since you did not provide any of these verses.<br /><br />“…….it seems too good to be true, but It’s not. We can have the slate wiped clean, but there are still consequences for sin….”<br /><br />Once again, I offer you the opportunity to provide biblical versus that define what the consequences for sin are for believers from god or jesus.<br /><br /><br />New question for the week: did jesus come to save all of mankind? Read your bible before answering!<br /><br />Enjoy the spring weather.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01773716819740620590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-69351601276354967812018-04-27T00:40:06.201-07:002018-04-27T00:40:06.201-07:00I'll only say one thing that should indicate m...I'll only say one thing that should indicate my feelings toward (the non existent) god.<br /><br />He was happy to let his first creations, Adam and Eve, roam about naked and in a childlike state in the garden of Eden right? Itself quite a fucked up thing to do. When they ate of the tree of knowledge, instead of acting with compassion he instead punished his 'children' and every generation to come.<br /><br />So he had the opportunity to come out of this looking like a cincerned parent by showing compassion, love and forgiveness toward his creations but instead he fluffed it, flew into a rage and punished them and all the generations of man to come until the time of the reckoning? <br />Wow, What a vengeful prick.<br /><br />I won't even start with allah (and his child molesting prophet, Muhammad) here. I'll save that for a further post elsewhere. Baxterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578186974676032928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-17827479615064254952018-04-23T08:47:13.712-07:002018-04-23T08:47:13.712-07:00How are ya, Tom? Part 2 for your part 2-answers b...How are ya, Tom? Part 2 for your part 2-answers bolded. =)<br /><br />So here is another question-many times your response to my questions is "I don't know"; if you don't know something, why don't you ask for the answer? And using your spouse example-in the time that you have been married, how many times have you asked your husband for an answer, versus how many times have you asked jesus/god for an answer during the same period of time?<br /><br /><b>I do ask, and like I said before, I feel like He gives me answers as I need them, and when He doesn't, He gives me peace to trust Him. Here’s a personal experience to hopefully explain this. Several years ago, we felt the Lord was calling us to move to a different state to prepare for a ministry He had for us. We couldn't move until we sold our house, though, and we had to sell it for a certain price to afford the move and what was coming. Several months went by, LOTS of showings and no offers. I remember sitting out in our backyard praying after 3 ½ months with no offers, asking God, “Did we hear you wrong? Are we actually NOT supposed to be doing this? Why hasn’t there been a single offer on this home? I told Him we were fine with whatever He wanted for us, but I just wanted to know, so we weren’t in limbo anymore. I felt the presence of the Lord and peace about it that day, even though I received no answer. Two days later, I was out washing the windows in front of the house when a car pulled up and asked if they could look at our house right then. It was a realtor and a client who saw our sign while out looking at another house. So we quickly tidied up and showed them around. Within an hour, the whole family was looking at it, and within one more hour an offer was placed on the home, and it closed 30 days later! Things like this have happened often in my life, so I know that He’s answering even when He isn’t "answering", if that makes sense. Now, when I ask Him things, even if I don’t get a clear answer, I usually have peace, because I know He’s faithful. I’ve not only read it in the Bible, but I’ve also experienced it for myself. As far as the number of times I’ve asked God versus asking my husband, I’d say it’s pretty equal with me maybe asking my husband more often. I can’t give exact numbers because I don’t record every question asked to either my husband or to God, but I will say, both do hear from me with questions and requests pretty often! haha!<br /><br />You had also asked if I have ever withheld answers from my children when they’ve asked. I have. When I feel it’s not good for them to know the answers yet, or I know they wouldn’t understand, I will not answer them, however, I will reassure them either that I’d tell them when they are older, or let them know it’s something I am not able to answer for them at this time. Did you do the same for your daughter? </b><br /><br />“I have asked God about a lot of things, and I have received answers. When I haven’t received answers, I’ve received peace, even in the uncertainty. And for me, it’s enough. =) ”Really? That is no way to grow, expand and learn. If our ancestors had taken the same attitude then we would not enjoy modern medicines, transportation or computers and the internet, which you use to communicate with me. :)<br /><br /><b> I agree that an inquisitive mind is an awesome thing, but it’s important to seek answers with the right heart, and to also seek it out thoroughly, including everything, not just bits and pieces. I want to learn all I can about God and I do seek out His wisdom, not only from the Bible, but also from the Holy Spirit, who Jesus said would guide us into all truth. Both are incredibly important in finding out more about who God really is. I think true wisdom also understands that we don’t always have to know everything to make a decision, and much of the modern innovations were also brought about with some FAITH. Faith that something could work if tried a certain way, even if they didn’t know for sure or completely understand.</b><br /><br />Aaaand I’m outta room! Talk soon! =)The HOME GIRLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663972925648398315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-21500743148253628732018-04-18T15:30:26.839-07:002018-04-18T15:30:26.839-07:00I really thank you for this list.
I still love Je...I really thank you for this list.<br /><br />I still love Jesus/Yahshua. What I am going to say is not to insult you, or anyone else. Neither will I debate. This is what I see and I have a strong discernment when it comes to the world.<br /> I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.- Revelation 1:8<br />All these lower case g "gods" that everyone is mentioning are not from the light. They stem from fallen angels and demons. The creator of this earth was here before all, and knew he would send his son in the human form. It was all in his plan, and it was predicted all through the old testament. Study harder. Check out Isaiah 53. It even says a hint in book of Enoch:<br />"And now to you, O you holy one of heaven, the souls of men complain, saying, Obtain Justice for us with (10) the Most High. Then they said to their Lord, the King, You are Lord of lords, God of gods, King of kings. The throne of your glory is for ever and ever, and for ever and ever is your name sanctified and glorified. You are blessed and glorified." 9:3<br />Slavery was a part of life in those days, whether you agree with it, or not. There were rules, also. Treat the bondservants well and after a certain amount of years had to be freed, and not resold into slavery. Did everyone follow Gods rules? no, and they suffered for it. <br />All of these verses you listed are taken out of context. No, I will not say why but I will make sure I study each one and clarify the true intent. Souls need to be saved. I don't want to see people suffer in the end times. Worldly knowledge is no knowledge at all.<br />If you really think about it, the churches HAVE been heavily compromised. Sin has entered into these places for centuries, but, why is it so hard to separate true followers from snakes in the grass? Men since old times have claimed to be for God and they are not. they hide behind the label while they do their evil deeds behind the curtain. Separate the two.<br />Using the Christian label as a front to do your dirt doesn't disprove the truth behind the belief, it only shows that evil and wickedness are everywhere. <br />There are people waking up to the truth. I see so many people abused and indoctrinated in the churches and have walked away from Jesus. Again, separate mans evil from divinity. I totally get why people feel the way they do. However, the blame is not the Father, it is the sin in man and his evil selfish ambition for power and gain throughout all time. A good move would be to study at home and ask the Ruach Hakodesh to help you understand as you read. It shall be revealed. I, and millions others see a different truth than millions of you non believers. do you just think we are all idiots? I am telling you no, we are not. Also, listen to testimonies of real people all around the world. You really think we are all lying? NO.<br />Again, thank you for this list. Now I have something to set straight in the eyes of unbelievers. Trust me, you have it ALL THE WAY wrong. I will pray for you. You can tell me not to, but im GONNA ANYWAY. God bless you and I hope you reconsider your take on scripture. You can spend all your money on church school and tithes, or you can simply try again at home and pray for the Ruach Hakodesh (Holy Spirit) to reveal to you. It needs to be done with an earnest heart, not a skeptical one. Id also pray for discernment, HEAVY. Have a good day and thanks again for this fuel for the fire.Terms of Endurementhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12225600418174553190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-13866823258792060212018-04-18T11:06:56.215-07:002018-04-18T11:06:56.215-07:00the Old testament and especially the first 5 books...the Old testament and especially the first 5 books (of "Moses") are called the "Ministry of death.<br /><br />He has enabled us to be ministers of his new covenant. This is a covenant not of written laws, but of the Spirit. The old written covenant ends in death; but under the new covenant, the Spirit gives life 2 Cor 3:6<br /><br />"But if the MINISTRY OF DEATH, in letters engraved on stones, came with glory, so that the sons of Israel could not look intently at the face of Moses because of the glory of his face, fading as it was" 2 Cor 3:7Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228139875184230559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-39573213656936596402018-04-18T10:41:53.931-07:002018-04-18T10:41:53.931-07:00The trick is not allowing your right eye to offend...The trick is not allowing your right eye to offend you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228139875184230559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-78295734484594316582018-04-18T10:36:57.597-07:002018-04-18T10:36:57.597-07:00Death must come first before life. We have all be...Death must come first before life. We have all been "sown" into the "land" (this body) as seeds that will crack open, die and then come to true, eternal life in a new, eternal body.<br /><br />"You fool! That which you sow does not come to life unless it dies" 1 Cor 15:36<br /><br />Our currently dying body is merely a bare grain. We will all get new, eternal, glorious bodies.<br /><br />and that which you sow, you do not sow the body which is to be, but a bare grain, perhaps of wheat or of something else 1 Cor 15:37Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228139875184230559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-88172364289294874822018-04-17T04:53:35.523-07:002018-04-17T04:53:35.523-07:00While I agree with your assessment, I don't ag...While I agree with your assessment, I don't agree the Bible is bullshit. It's the people who read the bible like mindless zombies who encourage atheism.<br /><br />There is a reason why there are so many atrocities in the Old Testament and in fact The New Testament when compared directly side by side will enlighten people who aren't controlled by fear and who can recognize the true nature of Love and draw the inevitable conclusion there is an imposter/charlatan trying to exalt himself as God through fear and blind obedience in the old testament.<br /><br />If this is a thesis you have any interest in, I strongly recommend the most detailed analysis there is in a book called The Old Serpent Chained available freely from here :<br /><br />tinyurl.com/OldSerpentChained<br /><br />It has opened many peoples minds to the urgent need for Christ to save the Jews<br /><br />But there's also evidence of a war between the righteous people vs those blinded in the old testament also to be found, but once again it requires a mature mind and not simply the black&white attitude some people take with the Bible being all deception or all Truth and Holiness<br /><br />A clue? <br /><br />2 Chronicles 1:11 vs your Numbers 15:32-36 will prove that the God King Solomon knew wasn't the same God depicted in Numbers 15:32-36 and also described by Christ who taught to forgive seventy times seven and didn't even believe that man was to be held accountable to the Sabbath http://biblehub.com/colossians/2-16.htm<br /><br />All these and more of the OT deception are exposed by the book The Old Serpent Chained<br /><br />The important thing is don't have a closed mind to the Bible, have both and open *and* a skeptical mind to navigate safely and remember the OT isn't Jesus fault, it was there before and he came to Supplant it with his real Father's dharma. For more on that, you can have a look at tinyurl.com/BuddhaToChristToGod<br /><br />Enjoy!King Solomonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18101996186875475656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-67185124352998947022018-04-16T10:38:07.254-07:002018-04-16T10:38:07.254-07:00How’s things, Tom? =D
This is a response to yo...How’s things, Tom? =D <br /><br />This is a response to your “Two for One” post a few ones back. I wasn’t able to get full responses in due to the 4096 character limit, though. Ugh…haha! =D<br /><br />1.So, I totally understand your frustration with this. I sent a link to Phil when I answered his question that I think might help you understand the way the Bible is written and why things were left out. The purpose of the Bible is not to teach us how to be good, moral people. If that were solely what it was, then you’re right, more probably should’ve been said. But that is not what the Bible is all about. It’s definitely got that in there, but the Bible points to something greater. The story of Jesus and His life, death, and resurrection from the dead, so that we could be reconciled to God again, if we believed and received this incredible gift of His salvation. <br /><br />But there are many who, probably with good intentions and a longing to know more, try to “fill in the blanks” of the Bible with their own assumptions and cultural interpretations, and we see disagreement as a result. And healthy respectful discussion about it is not bad, but when it gets ugly, that’s not good. I will say that when I’ve disagreed with someone, if we both love Jesus and are focused on the Bible and the fundamental truths of it, I haven’t found too much true “chaos” from it at all.<br /><br />I’d like to just show the greatest commandment here, which has two parts. “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” And Jesus replied to him, “‘YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. The second is like it, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for others].’ The whole Law and the [writings of the] Prophets depend on these two commandments.” (Matthew 22:36-40 AMP) Also, Romans 13:8-10 expands on the 2nd half of this greatest commandment if you wanna check it out.<br /> <br />2A: Well, kind of. Our entry to heaven will be based on whether or not we had a relationship with God’s son Jesus, not how many sins we did or did not do, according to the Bible. But sin is a component. It’s our sin that drives us away from God and makes us want to “go it alone” without Him, so we can’t overlook it.<br /><br />2B, and some of 2C: I am not offended, Tom. And I see how it might look that way, it seems too good to be true, but It’s not. We can have the slate wiped clean, but there are still consequences for sin, just like your example in part 2C. That killer repents and turns to God and he’s cleansed from his sin and can dwell closely with God again. However, as he comes close to God in relationship, the Holy Spirit will lead him to make things right as much as he can. He will most likely still go to jail, a natural consequence. Yes, the victim’s family will suffer, which proves the ugliness of sin, because even in the “small sins”, people suffer. But if they love Jesus, they can bring Him that pain and can receive comfort and peace that even they can’t understand. If the victim loved Jesus, they would know that He’s in a much better place and that would even bring a sense of joy in the midst of the pain. I’ve heard stories of this happening and have also had personal comfort when loved ones have died that love Jesus.<br /><br />I also understand your thoughts about how we should all be judged by our actions. But the Bible says, “If You, LORD, should keep an account of our sins and treat us accordingly, O Lord, who could stand [before you in judgment and claim innocence]? (Psalm 130:3) None of us would enter heaven based on our morality or good works alone. Not one. God knows this, and loves us too much to have us destroyed in our sin when we stand before Him, so He made a way for us. What a wonderful thing He did when He sent Jesus! Romans 5:18-6:2 may also give some clarity on this and to your question in 2B about enabling further sins.<br /><br />Oh, how I wish I could write more. I’m sorry. Have a good one! =)The HOME GIRLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663972925648398315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-5421921236705975942018-04-11T15:54:40.786-07:002018-04-11T15:54:40.786-07:00@The Home Girl:
“So here is another question for ...@The Home Girl:<br /><br />“So here is another question for you: many times your response to my questions is "I don't know"; if you don't know something, why don't you ask for the answer? And using your spouse example - in the time that you have been married, how many times have you asked your husband for an answer, versus how many times have you asked jesus/god for an answer during the same period of time?”<br /><br />“I have asked God about a lot of things, and I have received answers. And when I haven’t received answers, I’ve received peace, even in the uncertainty. And for me, it’s enough. =)”<br /><br />Really? That is no way to grow, expand and learn. If our ancestors had taken the same attitude then we would not enjoy modern medicines, transportation or computers and the internet, which you use to communicate with me. :)<br /><br />And you did not answer my question about the # of questions you have asked your husband since you were married, versus the # of questions you have asked your god over the years you have been married. :(<br /> <br />What are some questions that were not answered, and why don't ask again until you get an answer? What was the reason provided for not answering? It seems that some believers don't want to ask questions because they might not like the answer, or they fear that it will offend their god; hopefully this does not apply to you. <br /><br />Would you mind if I pass on some questions for you to ask your god, and then we can go over the responses?<br /><br />Last but not least, do you apply your god's attitude towards answering questions in your life? Do you withhold answers from your husband, children and friends? Would you recommend that others adopt this attitude regarding answering questions? Should your husband be more godly, and stop answering some of your questions, and then also not provide a reason that he did not respond?<br /><br />Something to think about.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01773716819740620590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26149572.post-47691495439986133272018-04-11T09:58:34.967-07:002018-04-11T09:58:34.967-07:00@The Home Girl:
Here is two for the price of one ...@The Home Girl:<br /><br />Here is two for the price of one today.<br />1) “How many laws should God have made? How detailed did He really need to be?”<br /><br />Sorry, but when you generate laws and moral guidance, you have to be specific. Otherwise, you are leaving it up to the individual’s interpretation. As an example, it is easy to see that believers in one denomination do not always agree with others in other denominations, or even within the same Sunday school class, let alone Protestants versus Catholics versus Seventh Day folks. The result? Utter chaos, with one individual/group saying the other individual/group is wrong. If I don’t agree with you, who is wrong, you or me? <br /><br />A real world example: imagine a busy four way stop intersection. Would you prefer to have four STOP signs posted on each corner, or four “FOLLOW THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT AND DO WHAT YOU FEEL IS RIGHT IN YOUR HEART” signs?<br /><br />2) “We have been hostages to our sin. We have determined that we know what is best, instead of the one who made us. I’m guilty of it too. I still sin pretty much on the daily, but now I can go to God and ask for forgiveness in Jesus’ name, and I am completely cleansed of that sin and can dwell closely with Him again. Not because of anything on my part, but because of what Jesus did for us. And I have to say, I’m SO thankful for it…because I definitely know how to sin.”<br /><br />2A: According to the bible, sin has nothing to do with you entering heaven or not. Your words above support this position. Don't understand why believers get hung up on sin.<br /><br />2B: Please don’t be offended, but when believers are “SO thankful” for being “completely cleansed” of sin, you are basically admitting you don’t want to be held accountable for your actions. I think the idea that someone or something can take your sins away is just a way to feel better about yourself and convince yourself that your scorecard has been wiped clean. If there were a supreme being judging people after their deaths, I would prefer that you, I and everyone should be held accountable for their decisions and actions. Otherwise, you are enabling further “sins”. Your words above support this position.<br /><br />2C: So far, your position is that you sin, jesus forgives you, and you repeat this cycle over and over. But you appear to be focused on “Home Girl” sins, ones that only involve Home Girl (if this is wrong, just humor me). So now, let’s look at an alternate scenario, and see how great it is to have jesus forgive a sin:<br /><br /> > Someone kills a husband/father.<br /> > They regret their actions and ask jesus to forgive them.<br /> > Jesus forgives them for their sin.<br /><br />Hey, this is just like you described, with the killer being SO thankful that his/her sin is completely cleaned. One little minor detail: while the killer is forgiven, the wife is deprived of her husband, the children are deprived of their father, and possibly may suffer the after effects for the rest of their lives.<br /><br />In this scenario, the killer is absolved of his sin, which from his perspective, is great. But from a bigger world picture, the people the father/husband left behind continue to suffer for years to come. Therefore, the sinner is rewarded for repenting, but his victim’s family suffers without any corresponding relief from jesus or god.<br /><br />And along those same lines, what does your bible advise you to do for those that you have sinned against?<br /><br />Enjoy your week. Eventually spring will sprung.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01773716819740620590noreply@blogger.com