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emilysmith

June 06, 2013, 10:18:30 AM
Why are things like divorce and homosexuality starting to bother me? Why are things like the hearts of folks more important than trying to be impressive.I guess it's God's hand really on me. I have so many questions but glad to have some folks in my corner.

Eduard

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June 06, 2013, 03:43:56 PM
Same here. I feel I've found I real "online home" at the tentmaker forum.
Micah 7:7

But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.

John 15:5

I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

Lazarus Short

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June 06, 2013, 08:16:47 PM
Hi, Emily:

I found out very early in my walk as a follower of Jesus the Christ, that things I used to love as an atheist/worldite, I now no longer cared for, or was indifferent to, or downright hated.  Music was my first clue, and a lot of LP's got trashed.  Truly, the Spirit of God works in us in ways we cannot account for, but we see the results, the fruits.  We get the blessing, God gets the glory... :dsunny:
Socrates taught Plato.  Plato taught Aristotle.  Aristotle tutored the son of Philip of Macedon.  This boy grew up to become Alexander the Great, largely by slaughtering a lot of people.  That's philosophy.

Jesus spoke the Truth.  He blessed the poor.  He healed the sick.  He even raised the dead.  He died on a cross for us, lived again, and came back long enough to tell us to love one another.  That's religion.

YHVH = Behold the Nail, Behold the Hand = Jesus

jbertonbounds

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June 06, 2013, 10:15:23 PM
It seems to me that when we focus on self and gratifying self-will, we are not focused on God's precepts.  But when we focus on God's precepts, we no longer accept the things of the world, but rather we focus on the needs of others.  God's precepts are not about gratifying our flesh, but are about bringing God glory.  In other words, it's not about us!

jabcat

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June 06, 2013, 11:50:14 PM
Quote from: jbertonbounds on June 06, 2013, 10:15:23 PM
It seems to me that when we focus on self and gratifying self-will, we are not focused on God's precepts.  But when we focus on God's precepts, we no longer accept the things of the world, but rather we focus on the needs of others.  God's precepts are not about gratifying our flesh, but are about bringing God glory.  In other words, it's not about us!

:thumbsup:
The oldest known manuscripts agree with each other 99% of the time.  The scriptures, accurately translated, Spirit revealed - reliable.   Looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith.  Heb. 12:2

ed

#5
June 07, 2013, 12:23:57 AM
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Psa 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

The above was a favorite verse for a long time when I was young. God is always with us.....omnipresent.  God knows our inner most thoughts.  As we try to keep our mind stayed on acceptable things, we get help from God.   The effort is not in vain.

The world struggles with things like love, relationships, right and wrong. God is there with them in their struggle but they often don't know it.  Caring about the hearts of others is a natural thing.  It is an honor to do so.  You think about these things for a reason that only the omnipresent can reveal.  The omnipresent is indeed revealing to you, but the question is what?  As you continue to meditate on these things knowing the omnipresent is there with you, the answer will come.  It is an answer specifically for you.

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Eduard

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June 07, 2013, 11:34:50 AM
That's an awesome verse, ed.

:iagree:
Micah 7:7

But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.

John 15:5

I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

emilysmith

#7
June 14, 2013, 03:37:50 PM
Quote from: ed on June 07, 2013, 12:23:57 AM
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Psa 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

The above was a favorite verse for a long time when I was young. God is always with us.....omnipresent.  God knows our inner most thoughts.  As we try to keep our mind stayed on acceptable things, we get help from God.   The effort is not in vain.

The world struggles with things like love, relationships, right and wrong. God is there with them in their struggle but they often don't know it.  Caring about the hearts of others is a natural thing.  It is an honor to do so.  You think about these things for a reason that only the omnipresent can reveal.  The omnipresent is indeed revealing to you, but the question is what?  As you continue to meditate on these things knowing the omnipresent is there with you, the answer will come.  It is an answer specifically for you.

.

Thanks for answering  :thumbsup: my mind is fill lot of tensions but now i feel some better

Eduard

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July 10, 2013, 12:18:02 AM
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The above makes much more sense if we believe in UR.
Micah 7:7

But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.

John 15:5

I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

jbertonbounds

#9
July 10, 2013, 05:33:39 PM
Absolutely!
:thumbsup:

Eduard

#10
July 14, 2013, 09:49:13 PM
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That's the general plan  :thumbsup:
Micah 7:7

But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.

John 15:5

I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
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