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Old 6th October 2011, 04:39 PM   #19
Forever
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Re: Muslim marriage general advice...

Itsasecret,
Christians are not free to do "whatever" they want. They are not free to sin...they are freed from sin...that is, they have the Holy Spirit inside their hearts and He guides them to change their ways in place of the Law.

Jesus fullfilled the Law for us because we did a crummy job of it ourselves throughout the Old Testament Covenant, none of us could be that perfect...but He was God in the flesh and therefore was able to do it for us. Then He died...and offered us His perfect "covering" for sin in exchange for our faith in Him, and though we do not "see" Him now...He lives in our hearts through His Holy Spirit...and is always working inside us to do His good pleasure. Jesus, the Lamb of God, who was punished for sin on our behalf...satisfied the Justice part of God for us. Now He offers Mercy.

Yet we still do stupid and even sinful things...I for one, do not do the easter eggs, santa clause, halloween and those things you mentioned...but I know alot of Christians that do because they are not worshiping those things...they believe it to be harmless fun, and perhaps God would have them focus on other more serious things of the heart rather than get tangled up in being legalistic about some petty rules of conduct or human traditions.

If you read the New Testament, you would have a better understanding and not be so confused...and by the way, there are plenty of those who fill the churches physically, but who have never really given their hearts and minds over to Christ. They hold on to some sin or idol or grudge, and think they have salvation "in the bag" by attending church or by spouting Christian words....we call them "wolves in sheeps clothing".

So back to you...you are feeling lost and sinful, and feel more "conneted" with those who are in the same boat. You do things that violate your mind and heart. Who is in your mind and heart that helps you to justify evil doing...and Who is working in your spirit to convict you of those wrongs? Who will you listen to? Who will you yield your life to?

God is calling you to a new life. A life you and I are not worthy to receive, but one that is given by His mercy and grace to those who will believe in Jesus. That is just the beginning. The rest follows when we repent of our known sin, and purpose to live a life that honors Him for what He has done for us.

But we still have to struggle with the old ways, the ways of the world, the ways of our flesh and the temptations of the devil dont we?

When you purpose to continue in adultry as you do, well, even a child who has no faith at all knows the wrong of it dont they? But you are an adult, and are using your past and grudges against some Christians to justify your continuation of sin.

So go ahead and chase mini skirts, leave your wife and son...keep screwing other women in rebellion against God...and if He cannot get you to repent during your life time, you will end up in hell with those who live their lives in the same manner....because you simply do not want to yield to Him.

Your choice.

Last edited by Forever; 6th October 2011 at 04:52 PM.
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