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Yep, that's satan trying to keep his grip on you. Happens to me too. Nothing new. Get used to it.
Say, "Get thee behind me, satan. I command you in the name of JESUS CHRIST.
Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
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Yep, that's satan trying to keep his grip on you. Happens to me too. Nothing new. Get used to it.
Say, "Get thee behind me, satan. I command you in the name of JESUS CHRIST. That's the whole point, will the Big Cat and his Daddy even listen to a POS?
Trump Won!
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You're kidding? You're a pos to Satan. To God, you're his kid. Would you listen to your kid. Would you want to forgive your kid?
…10Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him! 12In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.…
“Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone?
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Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
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Thanks Jag.
Trump Won!
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“Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye. shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh. Truth be known, Gun, GOD probably loves you almost as much as me. I know that's prolly hard to believe. Quit listening to satan. He lies like a liberal and strives mightily to come between HIM and You. Satan loves misery and wants misery for you and your Father in Heaven.
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Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
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If someone could "scientifically" prove creation or the existence of God, then believing in them would no longer require faith.
How would that be a problem? Church would get real crowded. Which church? Simply proving a God or even creation doesn't change too much, many people already beleive in at least some sort of higher power. People tend to assume that proving a God means proving their particular version of God, which it doesn't do. . How do you know what "proving a God" entails? What are you basing that particular opinion on?
A wise man is frequently humbled.
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Simply proving a God or even creation doesn't change too much, many people already beleive in at least some sort of higher power. Christianity is reportedly the most adhered to religion in the United States, with 65% of polled American adults identifying themselves as Christian in 2019. And, as you said, it doesn’t change too much. Many things about the country are pretty messed up. And many, many things about the people of our country...especially those who profess to be Christians...are pretty messed up as well.
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Why are so many of "Faith" on a constant quest for proof?
Broncos are officially the worst team in the nation this year.
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Thanks for the votes of confidence Men, however, my biggest hurtle is worthiness, I frankly don't think a rotten pos like myself needs to be hanging around truly good church folk, I may get hit by lightning just walking up the church sidewalk, get thee away from my house demon!!!!! It's called grace brother, God giving us what we don't deserve. All of us deserve to go to hell, but by grace many of us won't. God loves everyone, and desires that everyone accept him and go to heaven.
It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.
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A radio preacher said, Forgive yourself.
Ed Brady.
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These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"
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Thanks for the votes of confidence Men, however, my biggest hurtle is worthiness, I frankly don't think a rotten pos like myself needs to be hanging around truly good church folk, I may get hit by lightning just walking up the church sidewalk, get thee away from my house demon!!!!! It's called grace brother, God giving us what we don't deserve. All of us deserve to go to hell, but by grace many of us won't. God loves everyone, and desires that everyone accept him and go to heaven. And why would all of us deserve to go to hell?
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If someone could "scientifically" prove creation or the existence of God, then believing in them would no longer require faith.
How would that be a problem? Church would get real crowded. Which church? Simply proving a God or even creation doesn't change too much, many people already beleive in at least some sort of higher power. People tend to assume that proving a God means proving their particular version of God, which it doesn't do. . How do you know what "proving a God" entails? What are you basing that particular opinion on? I don't think I understand your question. I'm saying that if we had absolute proof that creation took place,and therefore a higher power must exist, we still aren't much closer to knowing what that higher power is like or what,if anything,we can do to please or displease it. I just find that Christian's mostly tend to argue for creation and existence of God with the assumption that it means their particular versions of those are true.
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I just find that Christian's mostly tend to argue for creation and existence of God with the assumption that it means their particular versions of those are true. I agree with that. It's just that if/when someone finds "proof," I have no idea what that "proof" would look like, or what it would prove. It might be more specific than you or I think. Why are so many of "Faith" on a constant quest for proof? That's my question as well. You only have to satisfy yourself.
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Let us pray, we will have all eternity to hash on it, "Up there."
These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"
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And why would all of us deserve to go to hell?
In some ways, since no one is perfect, the real question isn’t: “Why does anyone go to hell?” but: “Why does anyone go to heaven?” If life were “fair”, we would all go to hell and no one would get to live in heaven, in God’s perfect kingdom beyond Jesus’ return. But the amazing news is that God has done something to make it possible for imperfect people like us to live in his perfect kingdom beyond death, and he did it through Jesus, his Son. Jesus will return to this world to judge and punish; but first, he came to this world to serve and to save. Jesus made it possible for people to have life with God instead of the hell we deserve by taking the punishment of separation from his Father God’s love and all good things. That’s what he did on the cross, where he cried out: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mark 15:34)
It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.
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People tend to assume that proving a God means proving their particular version of God, Competing mythologies and draconian measures of stamping out the pagan competition is the way In which monotheism of Jews and christians took hold and were able spread. Systematically destroying pagan shrines and temples Across the land is not what one would call conversion through 'Faith'.. Then you had the effects of later Roman emperors Converting to christian,..making christianity more Like an imperial cult or state religion. Anyone with Roman history knowledge, knows that adopting the emperors religious beliefs and honoring The emperor/empire by showing pantronage to such could gain you real world benefits and advantages. the spread of christianity had much more to do with that than the 'spiritual faith' gullible dill brains like to attribute it to.
-Bulletproof and Waterproof don't mean Idiotproof.
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A radio preacher said, Forgive yourself.
Ed Brady. Many people have a hard time forgiving themselves. Satan tells people they aren't worthy. He constantly tries to interfere with Gods relationship with men. Only when one truly believes does one understand God expects you to forgive all who ask it, including one's self To not do so is rejecting Gods instruction, and submitting oneself to the tentacles of the devil and letting him drag you down with doubt Why ask God a hundred times to forgive you for a certain failing or sin you did? If you are truly remorseful, not only did He cast that sin away, but He also forgot it. He says those sins are not remembered. When you ask forgiveness of that sin again, He knows not of which you speak.
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Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
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People tend to assume that proving a God means proving their particular version of God, Competing mythologies and draconian measures of stamping out the pagan competition is the way In which monotheism of Jews and christians took hold and were able spread. Systematically destroying pagan shrines and temples Across the land is not what one would call conversion through 'Faith'.. Then you had the effects of later Roman emperors Converting to christian,..making christianity more Like an imperial cult or state religion. Without Constantine Christianity would not be the religion it is today. Nor would there be a bible.
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Out of all the creations the dry erase board is probably the most remarkable.
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Without Constantine Christianity would not be the religion it is today. Nor would there be a bible.
Later 4th century emperors also pushed the christian cart, Some specifically converting to catholic and giving standover azzholes like Saint Martin of Tours the freedom to systematically destroy the pagan Polytheist beliefs that were causing no real problem for the empire...the driving force was that Christianity could not tolerate or stand people having free will to choose their own religion. Christian leaders teaming up with state leaders to get it over the people for mutual self interest driven benefit. 'FAITH' through various means of coersion, brainwashing, and physical violence.
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