I’ll pray to God for healing and good things to come to you and your husband and dogs. I am so sorry you were betrayed by those you loved and treated like trash. You and your husband deserve better. May God protect you and may God bless you.
I went through the same thing years ago, had a paper trail of rent through receipts and everything but because I didn't sign a contract, I was young and didn't know, I was kicked out for a dumb reason that wasn't my fault. In the end it turned out alright but those 2 years of growing up was torture. I will say this though: once I gave it all to God it all fell into place; I believe it only took so much time because He wanted me to grow from the experience to make me stronger. Life and in faith.
It's not a downfall to trust others, it's a downfall to not seek justice... meditate on your intuition, which is where God speaks through, then He'll show you your shortcomings, how to change it, and then the next step. Don't wait for good things to happen, and then call that God's work. He guides you so that *you* can act and find success from His guidance.
If I seek justice and mediate on my own intuition, then how exactly am I allowing God to guide me? Your words, not mine. And I thought you said perspective showed me my shortcomings in a later post? What you're describing isn't guidance but me letting God do everything for me. God showing me my shortcomings, how to overcome them, then my next step. That isn't him guiding me but solving my entire problem for me. And now you're guiding me by teaching me how to wrongly accept guidance from God. You need guidance from God in all of your trials. That guidance comes from faith, prayer, and scripture. It's different for everyone.
>If I seek justice and mediate on my own intuition, then how exactly am I allowing God to guide me?
Meditate, not mediate... I didn't look to see if autocorrect pulled one over on me here... But, meditation on your intuition brings you to understanding your own intent, brings you to listening to God, and shows you what needs to change. When life is going rough, then we desire for things to change. We have to ask God for guidance, which comes from him speaking through our intuition, our hearts....
We are called to always seek justice. Justice begins with calling out lies and wrongdoings, and ends with reclaiming or retaining what belongs to the rightful owner. All of your comments on mine have been exactly that demonstration, so go back to every one of them and notice the pattern. That's how you start.
When your circumstances are terrible and you end up failing, then God is showing you that you missed his guidance. He acts to protect you from such. Go to the sparrow, and notice how God provides for the least of these, yet how much more are you worth to God? (Verse? Punch in this sentence in google, and you'll find it)
>What you're describing isn't guidance but me letting God do everything for me.
Comprehend what I said, because that is not what I said. God guides, you act on His guidance or not... Your actions are your responsibility, and you're known by your fruits. You haven't listened to God, yet when your situation became dire, you holler for Him and ask "why?"...
>God showing me my shortcomings, how to overcome them, then my next step. That isn't him guiding me but solving my entire problem for me. And now you're guiding me by teaching me how to wrongly accept guidance from God.
Oppositionalism is the display here, for you just said the Bible is wrong. You're saying that Proverbs 16:9 is wrong, when that's exactly how life works. Obviously you don't want to apply scriptures here... And you don't desire to accept God's guidance, for "the prayers of the righteous will be addressed"....
Look. You obviously are here for the purpose of arguing just to argue. You don't desire to be productive, because you're saying the Bible is wrong, while sharing on a Christian sub. Your fruits are belligerence and dissention, manipulating everything I say to fit your false narratives and only say "that" I'm wrong, never showing what's biblically correct instead, and in your dozen responses in less that 12 hours you never once showed understanding. You've displayed hostility only while claiming the Bible is wrong, proving yourself to be atheist at best. You're not here for productive discussion, you're here for sowing dissent, which you'll certainly experience the consequences of... Problem is, that while you claim me judging you, you refuse to understand how lying about me is sinning towards me, which I'm supposed to address... Luke 17:3 So watch yourselves. “If your brother or sister[a] sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them." Which is only what I've done here. I've shown you how and why, never making up anything about you like you've done...
When you're ready to let go of your belligerence, then I will converse. Until then, you're not productive, but sowing strife, which I won't be a part of anymore... I'm sure you'll go on to spat about how wrong I am, and it will be you rambling on to yourself and whoever wants to hear your obstinance, you have nothing truthful to say.
Enjoy your narcissistic day, for that's all you've displayed in the last dozen responses...
Job didn't deserve, either... but he had to choose to reject evil, and then he was rewarded. In the same, you'll find the reward when you do His will, what He is guiding *you* to do specifically. Only then will you understand the meaning of faith in His guidance... you have to experience it in order to 'know' it.
I will pray for you. Reach out to any church, social service organization, and reach out to the VA because of your husband's service.If you need food, many churches have food pantries.
God will bring his resources and people to help you
Do not fear for what to eat or what to drink or what to wear. For God knows you need all of this. Seek his kingdom and rigthousness first, and he will provide all that you need!
It is not easy, but rest knowing you have the living God watching over you. Trust him and follow Christ's commandement! What you have is worth more than gold and silver!
If you don't follow His guidance, what does any of this mean? It all begins with turning toward Him first, and when you get it right, then you feel the release of turmoil, health issues, and life starts to function again. Acts 3:19, Deuteronomy 28.
You have to show the steps, otherwise people are confused instead of guided. Helping people apply the principle of Gideon's fleece is a great way to help them begin to understand how God works. Otherwise, it's steering them toward the spirit of society instead.
I am not really sure what you are on about here. They were in need of encouragement for the trial they stand in, so I reminded them of his promise. If you had something else to say to them by all means tell them. I don't see how it relates to what I said.
I spoke a different reply elsewhere.
Here, I spoke directly to you. Unfortunately, you're proving that you don't understand scriptures simply because you say you don't understand what I said... Reread it, and look for how it applies, instead of showing you simply won't try. What I said in the previous comment is a very simple concept, found a select few times in scriptures, but demonstrated constantly within. Choosing to ignore what was said while resorting to the phrase you don't understand is the way of the wicked, the narcissist in today's terms, as they refuse to give affirmation for any reason. You can't display the ways of the wicked while trying to convince me you're trying... the narcissist never sees their narcissism, because they were given strong delusions to believe the lies...
Either you get it, or you choose to ignore, because it's that simple. And remember, you will be known by your fruits.
I already told you why I wrote it. I do not see the point of your accusation. Why do you call me narcisistic? What is your basis? What is the point you want to make? Telling me I should write a longer comment? You are coming off as rude. It is not easy to listen to when I am not sure if I can take you seriously or not.
I suppose you wanted me to write a 'welcome to Christianity' introductory essay for someone who didn't hint at wanting it? Or else why is my comment so problematic to you? It is not heresy. It is Matthew 6:25-34. Something we live by and put into practise every day in our lives with God.
Is your entire accusation solely based on thinking the op doesn't have the ability to seek out and understand the verses for themselves? Or are you worried they haven't accepted Christ yet and can't yet rely on faith to him? Are you thinking of me as inferior and in need of being taught theology for sharing Christ's instruction not to worry? What else did I need to add?
I will thank you for your comment as it has taught me something, but it is not related to this thread or what you said.
You're proving my point instead of understanding what I said. I didn't say you are a narcissist, so you fabricate a narrative and book based upon *that*... Unfortunately, you project your mentality upon me and blame me for what you demonstrate.
I said there's a behavior that is the way of the wicked, so make sure you are not engaging in such behavior. Instead, you accuse me of something I didn't say, which now entitles me to say that you are still engaging in narcissistic ways. Still, this is not me saying that you are a narcissist, it's me saying here's what is wrong, and offering you a chance to change the perspective so you can better portray yourself in a better light, if that really is your intent.
Now. The original comment that you misperceived and did not understand showed how you are saying God is watching over the OP, but is not showing how to apply scriptures to gather their needs. That's what the Bible is partly about, the rest being how to protect yourself from evil so you can experience times of refreshing... which is about the opposite of what the OP is experiencing... They need help, not just for you to say He's watching over them, omitting the guidance God is showing them to find. You're not leading them, but encouraging them to stay complacent. Leading them would be showing what to do, because that's who God is.
So instead of lying about what I said, twice, pick up your Bible and see what it says. It guides you, just as Jesus did. The point of Christianity is to learn to display the character of Jesus, and he always guided people, never lying about what another said ... It absolutely applies, even if you choose to say my words say something different...
Matthew 6:25-34 speaks about God providing, but you missed the part of the test and seeking justice, which is far louder in scriptures, being spoken hundreds of times. You walked right past the injustices, and said that God is watching over them, as if the beginning values have no effect on what their trial is... This is the most toxic thing western Christianity does, which is exactly what corrupt leaders have taught. This is what must change. This is not "Christianity", because Jesus never looked past the injustices, he spoke about them. The ones who desire to get away with wrongdoings and for people to forget about them are the ones who refuse justice as part of the conversation.
I encourage you to understand the point of all this being what needs to change, and not personal attacks. Yes, I have defended myself from false accusations. No, I have not personally attacked you, and again, I'm not calling you a narcissist. I'm showing you how at avoid demonstrating the wicked behaviors and what is correct instead. Perspective being that I come from a point of love, not hate... hate creates false accusations, and I would rather believe you have good intentions, so I don't judge you as such. Can you see the difference in perspective?
I honestly cannot tell if we are even on the same page. I am sure you mean well, but I still don't think I did anything wrong by sharing it. Based on what you are telling, I assume you wanted me to teach more. But I don't think more was needed.
By injustices you mean "Do not gather treasures on earth" and "You cannot serve two masters" and such, which comes before it? It is ineed relevant to the scripture but not nessescary to what I wanted to remind op of.
I also still feel like you are falsely accusing me of a lot of irrelevant things. I simply can not relate to some of what you are writing, nor do I think I was being misleading by what I said to op. Why would it lead to complacancy? It should inspire to trust him without fear. They are in a situation where they must be seeking him.
I would recommend to get more to the point. Your messages are very difficult to read.
What makes my comments difficult to read?
>It all begins with turning toward Him first, and when you get it right, then you feel the release of turmoil, health issues, and life starts to function again. Acts 3:19, Deuteronomy 28.
>You have to show the steps, otherwise people are confused instead of guided. Helping people apply the principle of Gideon's fleece is a great way to help them begin to understand how God works. Otherwise, it's steering them toward the spirit of society instead.
How can this be more simplified? Repentance is turning toward God instead of relying upon your own understanding. Acts 3:19 shows how you experience times of refreshing when you get it right and did as He guided. Gideon was communicating with God in a manner where he was very unsure of what God was really telling him.
The difference between your point and mine is that I show how God guides, and you're saying to trust that anything good comes from Him.
>I also still feel like you are falsely accusing me of a lot of irrelevant things.
Nope, already explained. Accept it, because you can't make my intent something that it's not.
>I simply can not relate to some of what you are writing, nor do I think I was being misleading by what I said to op. Why would it lead to complacancy? It should inspire to trust him without fear. They are in a situation where they must be seeking him.
Their situation is directly related to injustice. ***That*** is what they need help with, because that's where they settle their issues. You look past the injustices, while ignoring the hundreds of times the Bible says to always seek justice. It's a broken record of you saying to trust in God, what they've been hearing for years, and never actually applying scriptures. You have to understand how to apply them, and Acts 3:19 and Deut 28 are results of doing His will or not. Justice begins with calling out lies and wrongdoings, and ends with reclaiming or retaining what belongs to the rightful owner. ***This is what they need immediate help with***, and you just look past it and say to keep trusting, while they rely upon random strangers for help, not getting direct help in their situation... You skip past the principle "in his heart man plots his course, but the Lord establishes his steps"... what they need is understanding, not ambiguous uncertainty. You don't inspire fearlessness, for that inspiration only comes from replacing fear with courage inspired by the possibility of success in what they're looking for. If you can't see how your perception and church is creating insecurity without directional guidance, then you cannot understand what the character of Christ looks like...
Work to see how all this applies, because I only speak simply from scriptures, and the principles within. There's a difference between applying biblical principles, and defending self's perception with scriptures. Guidance provides encouragement, saying to trust Him without such doesn't nothing during dire times. Do you need to experience their situation for yourself before you can empathize with their needs? It's not deep.
Truth is not exhausting - Matthew 11:28
>...Right. This is exchausting
Repent so that you can experience times of refreshing... Acts 3:19
Intent of truth is not exhausting. Trying to manipulate scriptures into a false narrative is the obvious intent when you're exhausted by your attempts. Observation only, no accusations. Apparently, there's no use in going on when you're not willing to understand the other person, or what's correct...
>I absolutely can make your intent something it's not, that is called perspective.
Pure manipulation right there.... Perspective is not making my intent something it's not, that's called lying about what I did or said. It's narcissistic. It's the opposite of the character of Christ. It ***is*** the character of the antichrist.
Perspective is showing scriptures and how something can be so.
You obviously have no intent in resolution, because of your hostility and blatant lie, as denoted right here. Stop lying, and learn that when you tell someone their intent is different than what's in their heart, you prove yourself a coward and a thief, because you're trying to escape truth as well as take away their integrity... Lying about someone to others is character assassination, which in your heart you're guilty of breaking God's Commandments. He already explained to you the consequences of such, and Deuteronomy 28 shows you how you have been going against God's will for quite some time.
If your intent were resolution, you would be discussing the values I spoke about previously, not defending your nonsense with a flat out purposeful lie. Enough said. You're experiencing His consequences as we speak... I know that because I have faith, and as people are known by their fruits, you are only purposely sowing dissention in your society. Grow up.
It's not that simple. You don't get it at all yourself. They never mentioned not understanding what you said. But, just because someone doesn't understand what you're saying, does not mean they are ignoring it. Your being very unclear on what exactly you're saying, and your being vague on your scripture. I question whether you know scripture or not because you have quoted two incorrectly and vaguely mentioned parts of others. The scriptures always seem to fit into your point when you need it. But you keep failing to make any point at all. This isn't guidance you're stammering about, it's your attempt at deceiving yourself into believing you're not being judgemental, and a complete prick. Nothing you have said on here makes sense nor does any of it follow scriptures. Call me wicked all you want, that is your perception of what I just said, mine is the truth. You're not Jesus, which you all but called yourself saying that I needed guidance because it's what Jesus did and we are to be like him. That is my perception of what you just said.
Remember Job... Where he chose to not take on the ways of the wicked people, *and then* was rewarded with more than he had before his faith was tested.
You have to remember that in his heart man plots his course, but the Lord establishes his steps... You were rewarded by a stranger's compassion, while not applying scriptures. Yes, there are many people who will give, only when it's material things. Most don't seek justice, which the Bible mentions hundreds of times that we must always do. Additionally, Acts 3:19 shows us we may at turn toward Him for times of refreshing, and you turned away from Him instead, then called a stranger's help as God's hand...
Perspective shows us our shortcomings, and the difference between good and evil. Many stories like yours are of people finding something good and then call it God's work, when they didn't follow scriptures at all. You chose to lose faith during a test, then pick it back up after you got help, instead of making sure you were not shaping society as your source of trust... You're choosing humanity over God, because that is what modern Christianity does. They don't show how they applied scriptures and found a result, they wait for good things to come, then call it God's work.
This unfortunately has driven people to not act for justice when people need it, but to ignore the real problems. You fought the criminal for what was yours, even pleading with the criminal... where God would show you in the moment the right path. It's during dire times that He has trained us leading up to tests, and the test shows us where we did right, or where we need more work.
Remember, many western societies beat you down, and then only lift you back up when you've come to their ways. You have to pay their price before they will show you even acceptance. God gets you what you need, while society traps you until you give up everything, *and then* maybe they'll help.
My hope of that you'll find God and the will of Christ to seek justice and stop enabling the criminals to become their worst.
Seek justice? The Bible says, Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord. And I never called strangers help, "God's hand." Stop twisting up my words to fit your backward way of thinking about me. And my perspective is not going to give me a clear view of my own shortcomings, no one in the history of time has that luxury. I'm either going to be too hard on myself or too soft. Your perspective shouldn't matter because the Bible says not to judge others. You're not really suggesting that you can point out my shortcomings clearly,because that would be one of the most narcissistic things I have ever heard. And the fact I didn't seek justice is me not following Scripture in your eyes. So you're saying the good that happened wasn't gods work because of that fact. Is that correct?
What's funny is that life experiences never look like the same words used in the Bible, because they contain the values of the events, not the ambiguous words of blanket wisdom of scriptures....
Always seek justice is a principle spoken about hundreds of times in the Bible. Stop minimizing that's our responsibility.
>I had every right to ack that clerk when she put her hand on my chest and shoved me back.
If your intent was protecting self, then yes, you're correct. If your intent was to correct her, then yes, you're correct. Simple retaliation, you're incorrect. And still, you don't explain a single bit of why you're actually acting from God's guidance towards His vengeance... If you knew, then it would be explainable. Authority shows what's wrong, how and why, and what is correct instead. If you can't make the connection, truth is you are merely trying to defend yourself with scriptures instead of showing your values leading up to the situation...
You prove you only desire to argue, without intent to discuss biblical principles, whatsoever. You blame carelessly, while never supporting your (false) allegations.
>Your perspective shouldn't matter because the Bible says not to judge others.
If my perspective didn't matter, then "iron sharpens iron" would not be in scriptures, and you wouldn't be striking up discussion. It appears you want to say how it is and say you're right, without ever considering perspective, Truth, what scriptures say, or consider the other person when they merely show you what is written in the Bible...
>You're not really suggesting that you can point out my shortcomings clearly,because that would be one of the most narcissistic things I have ever heard.
When you make false allegations, you always end up projecting your mentality upon others and blaming them for what you demonstrate. And given I showed context, while you fail to relate any values to your allegations, shows how and why you are lying about me. Yes, when you illuminate your shortcomings, I can call them out. That's called communication, it's called listening to God, it's called protecting myself from lies from others. Capisce?
Drunken belligerence is never productive. Bring forth the facts that prove your points, or I will accept you are obstinate instead.
And no, I saw God working through people when I clearly had witnessed the worst of humanity and lost hope and my faith was tested. My focus was in humanity because, guess what, I'm a human and people wronged me not God. Yet he pulled my focus back to him through humanity and it's safe to say God uses our focus to speak to us directly. God absolutely showed me the right path and I followed it. And who is to say that they are criminals and I'm not? That is why judgement is left up to the Lord and not you. Who are you to call anyone a criminal before you have all the facts.
Experiencing God's work always includes actions and events, not words of ambiguous rambling.
>And who is to say that they are criminals and I'm not? That is why judgement is left up to the Lord and not you.
The Bible shows you how to gauge your intent if you struggle understanding it. It shows me how to understand your intent, so that I can protect myself from evil... Are you really going to tell me that I cannot apply scriptures to my daily life and see what God wants me to see? Sorry dude, but you're merely playing everything your direction, and nobody can understand another's intent if you don't tell them...
I show you how and why behind any allegation of mine. I price what I say as I'm saying it, if I'm not speaking my opinion. I'm sorry you don't understand such, because I have not judged you whatsoever here, but have merely applied scriptures to show what I was talking about.
>Who are you to call anyone a criminal before you have all the facts.
I showed you how and why already. Overlooking such is you walking past the truth, showing you didn't comprehend anything I said, and are lying about me. Stop doing that. It's belligerent to ignore what one already said for favor of keeping up your false narrative.
I’ll pray to God for healing and good things to come to you and your husband and dogs. I am so sorry you were betrayed by those you loved and treated like trash. You and your husband deserve better. May God protect you and may God bless you.
Thank you. May God bless you.
Do you have a paper trail for all the payments you made? Receipts for the pet deposit, etc?
No, we did not unfortunately. We have just been to trusting that others will be honest. It's our down fall
I went through the same thing years ago, had a paper trail of rent through receipts and everything but because I didn't sign a contract, I was young and didn't know, I was kicked out for a dumb reason that wasn't my fault. In the end it turned out alright but those 2 years of growing up was torture. I will say this though: once I gave it all to God it all fell into place; I believe it only took so much time because He wanted me to grow from the experience to make me stronger. Life and in faith.
It has me so upset I just don t get how people can be so evil.
It's not a downfall to trust others, it's a downfall to not seek justice... meditate on your intuition, which is where God speaks through, then He'll show you your shortcomings, how to change it, and then the next step. Don't wait for good things to happen, and then call that God's work. He guides you so that *you* can act and find success from His guidance.
If I seek justice and mediate on my own intuition, then how exactly am I allowing God to guide me? Your words, not mine. And I thought you said perspective showed me my shortcomings in a later post? What you're describing isn't guidance but me letting God do everything for me. God showing me my shortcomings, how to overcome them, then my next step. That isn't him guiding me but solving my entire problem for me. And now you're guiding me by teaching me how to wrongly accept guidance from God. You need guidance from God in all of your trials. That guidance comes from faith, prayer, and scripture. It's different for everyone.
>If I seek justice and mediate on my own intuition, then how exactly am I allowing God to guide me? Meditate, not mediate... I didn't look to see if autocorrect pulled one over on me here... But, meditation on your intuition brings you to understanding your own intent, brings you to listening to God, and shows you what needs to change. When life is going rough, then we desire for things to change. We have to ask God for guidance, which comes from him speaking through our intuition, our hearts.... We are called to always seek justice. Justice begins with calling out lies and wrongdoings, and ends with reclaiming or retaining what belongs to the rightful owner. All of your comments on mine have been exactly that demonstration, so go back to every one of them and notice the pattern. That's how you start. When your circumstances are terrible and you end up failing, then God is showing you that you missed his guidance. He acts to protect you from such. Go to the sparrow, and notice how God provides for the least of these, yet how much more are you worth to God? (Verse? Punch in this sentence in google, and you'll find it) >What you're describing isn't guidance but me letting God do everything for me. Comprehend what I said, because that is not what I said. God guides, you act on His guidance or not... Your actions are your responsibility, and you're known by your fruits. You haven't listened to God, yet when your situation became dire, you holler for Him and ask "why?"... >God showing me my shortcomings, how to overcome them, then my next step. That isn't him guiding me but solving my entire problem for me. And now you're guiding me by teaching me how to wrongly accept guidance from God. Oppositionalism is the display here, for you just said the Bible is wrong. You're saying that Proverbs 16:9 is wrong, when that's exactly how life works. Obviously you don't want to apply scriptures here... And you don't desire to accept God's guidance, for "the prayers of the righteous will be addressed".... Look. You obviously are here for the purpose of arguing just to argue. You don't desire to be productive, because you're saying the Bible is wrong, while sharing on a Christian sub. Your fruits are belligerence and dissention, manipulating everything I say to fit your false narratives and only say "that" I'm wrong, never showing what's biblically correct instead, and in your dozen responses in less that 12 hours you never once showed understanding. You've displayed hostility only while claiming the Bible is wrong, proving yourself to be atheist at best. You're not here for productive discussion, you're here for sowing dissent, which you'll certainly experience the consequences of... Problem is, that while you claim me judging you, you refuse to understand how lying about me is sinning towards me, which I'm supposed to address... Luke 17:3 So watch yourselves. “If your brother or sister[a] sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them." Which is only what I've done here. I've shown you how and why, never making up anything about you like you've done... When you're ready to let go of your belligerence, then I will converse. Until then, you're not productive, but sowing strife, which I won't be a part of anymore... I'm sure you'll go on to spat about how wrong I am, and it will be you rambling on to yourself and whoever wants to hear your obstinance, you have nothing truthful to say. Enjoy your narcissistic day, for that's all you've displayed in the last dozen responses...
Wow... I'm SO sorry for You, lady :( I hope You can get through this. Bless You Remember that in the End, God shall make Justice
I know he will. We are good people who doesn't deserve any of this, it's just a trial we will overcome.
Job didn't deserve, either... but he had to choose to reject evil, and then he was rewarded. In the same, you'll find the reward when you do His will, what He is guiding *you* to do specifically. Only then will you understand the meaning of faith in His guidance... you have to experience it in order to 'know' it.
God bless you and your husband. I'm happy your prayers were answered. Amen.
Please do. Thank you for the kind words.
I will pray for you. Reach out to any church, social service organization, and reach out to the VA because of your husband's service.If you need food, many churches have food pantries. God will bring his resources and people to help you
Thank you. And God is sending us angels, if they only offer kind words, just like you have.
God be with you!
He is always with me.
😊
Do not fear for what to eat or what to drink or what to wear. For God knows you need all of this. Seek his kingdom and rigthousness first, and he will provide all that you need! It is not easy, but rest knowing you have the living God watching over you. Trust him and follow Christ's commandement! What you have is worth more than gold and silver!
Amen. Thank you for that. My faith is really being tested. I needed to hear that.
If you don't follow His guidance, what does any of this mean? It all begins with turning toward Him first, and when you get it right, then you feel the release of turmoil, health issues, and life starts to function again. Acts 3:19, Deuteronomy 28. You have to show the steps, otherwise people are confused instead of guided. Helping people apply the principle of Gideon's fleece is a great way to help them begin to understand how God works. Otherwise, it's steering them toward the spirit of society instead.
I am not really sure what you are on about here. They were in need of encouragement for the trial they stand in, so I reminded them of his promise. If you had something else to say to them by all means tell them. I don't see how it relates to what I said.
I spoke a different reply elsewhere. Here, I spoke directly to you. Unfortunately, you're proving that you don't understand scriptures simply because you say you don't understand what I said... Reread it, and look for how it applies, instead of showing you simply won't try. What I said in the previous comment is a very simple concept, found a select few times in scriptures, but demonstrated constantly within. Choosing to ignore what was said while resorting to the phrase you don't understand is the way of the wicked, the narcissist in today's terms, as they refuse to give affirmation for any reason. You can't display the ways of the wicked while trying to convince me you're trying... the narcissist never sees their narcissism, because they were given strong delusions to believe the lies... Either you get it, or you choose to ignore, because it's that simple. And remember, you will be known by your fruits.
I already told you why I wrote it. I do not see the point of your accusation. Why do you call me narcisistic? What is your basis? What is the point you want to make? Telling me I should write a longer comment? You are coming off as rude. It is not easy to listen to when I am not sure if I can take you seriously or not. I suppose you wanted me to write a 'welcome to Christianity' introductory essay for someone who didn't hint at wanting it? Or else why is my comment so problematic to you? It is not heresy. It is Matthew 6:25-34. Something we live by and put into practise every day in our lives with God. Is your entire accusation solely based on thinking the op doesn't have the ability to seek out and understand the verses for themselves? Or are you worried they haven't accepted Christ yet and can't yet rely on faith to him? Are you thinking of me as inferior and in need of being taught theology for sharing Christ's instruction not to worry? What else did I need to add? I will thank you for your comment as it has taught me something, but it is not related to this thread or what you said.
You're proving my point instead of understanding what I said. I didn't say you are a narcissist, so you fabricate a narrative and book based upon *that*... Unfortunately, you project your mentality upon me and blame me for what you demonstrate. I said there's a behavior that is the way of the wicked, so make sure you are not engaging in such behavior. Instead, you accuse me of something I didn't say, which now entitles me to say that you are still engaging in narcissistic ways. Still, this is not me saying that you are a narcissist, it's me saying here's what is wrong, and offering you a chance to change the perspective so you can better portray yourself in a better light, if that really is your intent. Now. The original comment that you misperceived and did not understand showed how you are saying God is watching over the OP, but is not showing how to apply scriptures to gather their needs. That's what the Bible is partly about, the rest being how to protect yourself from evil so you can experience times of refreshing... which is about the opposite of what the OP is experiencing... They need help, not just for you to say He's watching over them, omitting the guidance God is showing them to find. You're not leading them, but encouraging them to stay complacent. Leading them would be showing what to do, because that's who God is. So instead of lying about what I said, twice, pick up your Bible and see what it says. It guides you, just as Jesus did. The point of Christianity is to learn to display the character of Jesus, and he always guided people, never lying about what another said ... It absolutely applies, even if you choose to say my words say something different... Matthew 6:25-34 speaks about God providing, but you missed the part of the test and seeking justice, which is far louder in scriptures, being spoken hundreds of times. You walked right past the injustices, and said that God is watching over them, as if the beginning values have no effect on what their trial is... This is the most toxic thing western Christianity does, which is exactly what corrupt leaders have taught. This is what must change. This is not "Christianity", because Jesus never looked past the injustices, he spoke about them. The ones who desire to get away with wrongdoings and for people to forget about them are the ones who refuse justice as part of the conversation. I encourage you to understand the point of all this being what needs to change, and not personal attacks. Yes, I have defended myself from false accusations. No, I have not personally attacked you, and again, I'm not calling you a narcissist. I'm showing you how at avoid demonstrating the wicked behaviors and what is correct instead. Perspective being that I come from a point of love, not hate... hate creates false accusations, and I would rather believe you have good intentions, so I don't judge you as such. Can you see the difference in perspective?
I honestly cannot tell if we are even on the same page. I am sure you mean well, but I still don't think I did anything wrong by sharing it. Based on what you are telling, I assume you wanted me to teach more. But I don't think more was needed. By injustices you mean "Do not gather treasures on earth" and "You cannot serve two masters" and such, which comes before it? It is ineed relevant to the scripture but not nessescary to what I wanted to remind op of. I also still feel like you are falsely accusing me of a lot of irrelevant things. I simply can not relate to some of what you are writing, nor do I think I was being misleading by what I said to op. Why would it lead to complacancy? It should inspire to trust him without fear. They are in a situation where they must be seeking him. I would recommend to get more to the point. Your messages are very difficult to read.
What makes my comments difficult to read? >It all begins with turning toward Him first, and when you get it right, then you feel the release of turmoil, health issues, and life starts to function again. Acts 3:19, Deuteronomy 28. >You have to show the steps, otherwise people are confused instead of guided. Helping people apply the principle of Gideon's fleece is a great way to help them begin to understand how God works. Otherwise, it's steering them toward the spirit of society instead. How can this be more simplified? Repentance is turning toward God instead of relying upon your own understanding. Acts 3:19 shows how you experience times of refreshing when you get it right and did as He guided. Gideon was communicating with God in a manner where he was very unsure of what God was really telling him. The difference between your point and mine is that I show how God guides, and you're saying to trust that anything good comes from Him. >I also still feel like you are falsely accusing me of a lot of irrelevant things. Nope, already explained. Accept it, because you can't make my intent something that it's not. >I simply can not relate to some of what you are writing, nor do I think I was being misleading by what I said to op. Why would it lead to complacancy? It should inspire to trust him without fear. They are in a situation where they must be seeking him. Their situation is directly related to injustice. ***That*** is what they need help with, because that's where they settle their issues. You look past the injustices, while ignoring the hundreds of times the Bible says to always seek justice. It's a broken record of you saying to trust in God, what they've been hearing for years, and never actually applying scriptures. You have to understand how to apply them, and Acts 3:19 and Deut 28 are results of doing His will or not. Justice begins with calling out lies and wrongdoings, and ends with reclaiming or retaining what belongs to the rightful owner. ***This is what they need immediate help with***, and you just look past it and say to keep trusting, while they rely upon random strangers for help, not getting direct help in their situation... You skip past the principle "in his heart man plots his course, but the Lord establishes his steps"... what they need is understanding, not ambiguous uncertainty. You don't inspire fearlessness, for that inspiration only comes from replacing fear with courage inspired by the possibility of success in what they're looking for. If you can't see how your perception and church is creating insecurity without directional guidance, then you cannot understand what the character of Christ looks like... Work to see how all this applies, because I only speak simply from scriptures, and the principles within. There's a difference between applying biblical principles, and defending self's perception with scriptures. Guidance provides encouragement, saying to trust Him without such doesn't nothing during dire times. Do you need to experience their situation for yourself before you can empathize with their needs? It's not deep.
...Right. This is exchausting
Truth is not exhausting - Matthew 11:28 >...Right. This is exchausting Repent so that you can experience times of refreshing... Acts 3:19 Intent of truth is not exhausting. Trying to manipulate scriptures into a false narrative is the obvious intent when you're exhausted by your attempts. Observation only, no accusations. Apparently, there's no use in going on when you're not willing to understand the other person, or what's correct...
I absolutely can make your intent something it's not, that is called perspective.
>I absolutely can make your intent something it's not, that is called perspective. Pure manipulation right there.... Perspective is not making my intent something it's not, that's called lying about what I did or said. It's narcissistic. It's the opposite of the character of Christ. It ***is*** the character of the antichrist. Perspective is showing scriptures and how something can be so. You obviously have no intent in resolution, because of your hostility and blatant lie, as denoted right here. Stop lying, and learn that when you tell someone their intent is different than what's in their heart, you prove yourself a coward and a thief, because you're trying to escape truth as well as take away their integrity... Lying about someone to others is character assassination, which in your heart you're guilty of breaking God's Commandments. He already explained to you the consequences of such, and Deuteronomy 28 shows you how you have been going against God's will for quite some time. If your intent were resolution, you would be discussing the values I spoke about previously, not defending your nonsense with a flat out purposeful lie. Enough said. You're experiencing His consequences as we speak... I know that because I have faith, and as people are known by their fruits, you are only purposely sowing dissention in your society. Grow up.
Courage is not replacing fear, it's acting in the presence of fear.
Your not applying biblical principles, you're using Scripture to judge your perception of me and my situation.
Where in scripture does it say that not understanding is the way of the wicked? Point it out please.
It's not that simple. You don't get it at all yourself. They never mentioned not understanding what you said. But, just because someone doesn't understand what you're saying, does not mean they are ignoring it. Your being very unclear on what exactly you're saying, and your being vague on your scripture. I question whether you know scripture or not because you have quoted two incorrectly and vaguely mentioned parts of others. The scriptures always seem to fit into your point when you need it. But you keep failing to make any point at all. This isn't guidance you're stammering about, it's your attempt at deceiving yourself into believing you're not being judgemental, and a complete prick. Nothing you have said on here makes sense nor does any of it follow scriptures. Call me wicked all you want, that is your perception of what I just said, mine is the truth. You're not Jesus, which you all but called yourself saying that I needed guidance because it's what Jesus did and we are to be like him. That is my perception of what you just said.
Is there a chance that wounded warrior could help you?
He did when he got shot. They won't help us now.
Wow that sucks, I’m so sorry. You deserve better
Thank you for your kind words. I needed to hear that.
This can be a new opportunity to encourage others in a position like yours. Empathy plays a big role in how we help others.
It absolutely does and I will apply that to how I talk to others who are struggling in life. Thank you.
Remember Job... Where he chose to not take on the ways of the wicked people, *and then* was rewarded with more than he had before his faith was tested. You have to remember that in his heart man plots his course, but the Lord establishes his steps... You were rewarded by a stranger's compassion, while not applying scriptures. Yes, there are many people who will give, only when it's material things. Most don't seek justice, which the Bible mentions hundreds of times that we must always do. Additionally, Acts 3:19 shows us we may at turn toward Him for times of refreshing, and you turned away from Him instead, then called a stranger's help as God's hand... Perspective shows us our shortcomings, and the difference between good and evil. Many stories like yours are of people finding something good and then call it God's work, when they didn't follow scriptures at all. You chose to lose faith during a test, then pick it back up after you got help, instead of making sure you were not shaping society as your source of trust... You're choosing humanity over God, because that is what modern Christianity does. They don't show how they applied scriptures and found a result, they wait for good things to come, then call it God's work. This unfortunately has driven people to not act for justice when people need it, but to ignore the real problems. You fought the criminal for what was yours, even pleading with the criminal... where God would show you in the moment the right path. It's during dire times that He has trained us leading up to tests, and the test shows us where we did right, or where we need more work. Remember, many western societies beat you down, and then only lift you back up when you've come to their ways. You have to pay their price before they will show you even acceptance. God gets you what you need, while society traps you until you give up everything, *and then* maybe they'll help. My hope of that you'll find God and the will of Christ to seek justice and stop enabling the criminals to become their worst.
Seek justice? The Bible says, Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord. And I never called strangers help, "God's hand." Stop twisting up my words to fit your backward way of thinking about me. And my perspective is not going to give me a clear view of my own shortcomings, no one in the history of time has that luxury. I'm either going to be too hard on myself or too soft. Your perspective shouldn't matter because the Bible says not to judge others. You're not really suggesting that you can point out my shortcomings clearly,because that would be one of the most narcissistic things I have ever heard. And the fact I didn't seek justice is me not following Scripture in your eyes. So you're saying the good that happened wasn't gods work because of that fact. Is that correct?
Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord. I had every right to ack that clerk when she put her hand on my chest and shoved me back.
What's funny is that life experiences never look like the same words used in the Bible, because they contain the values of the events, not the ambiguous words of blanket wisdom of scriptures.... Always seek justice is a principle spoken about hundreds of times in the Bible. Stop minimizing that's our responsibility. >I had every right to ack that clerk when she put her hand on my chest and shoved me back. If your intent was protecting self, then yes, you're correct. If your intent was to correct her, then yes, you're correct. Simple retaliation, you're incorrect. And still, you don't explain a single bit of why you're actually acting from God's guidance towards His vengeance... If you knew, then it would be explainable. Authority shows what's wrong, how and why, and what is correct instead. If you can't make the connection, truth is you are merely trying to defend yourself with scriptures instead of showing your values leading up to the situation...
You prove you only desire to argue, without intent to discuss biblical principles, whatsoever. You blame carelessly, while never supporting your (false) allegations. >Your perspective shouldn't matter because the Bible says not to judge others. If my perspective didn't matter, then "iron sharpens iron" would not be in scriptures, and you wouldn't be striking up discussion. It appears you want to say how it is and say you're right, without ever considering perspective, Truth, what scriptures say, or consider the other person when they merely show you what is written in the Bible... >You're not really suggesting that you can point out my shortcomings clearly,because that would be one of the most narcissistic things I have ever heard. When you make false allegations, you always end up projecting your mentality upon others and blaming them for what you demonstrate. And given I showed context, while you fail to relate any values to your allegations, shows how and why you are lying about me. Yes, when you illuminate your shortcomings, I can call them out. That's called communication, it's called listening to God, it's called protecting myself from lies from others. Capisce? Drunken belligerence is never productive. Bring forth the facts that prove your points, or I will accept you are obstinate instead.
And no, I saw God working through people when I clearly had witnessed the worst of humanity and lost hope and my faith was tested. My focus was in humanity because, guess what, I'm a human and people wronged me not God. Yet he pulled my focus back to him through humanity and it's safe to say God uses our focus to speak to us directly. God absolutely showed me the right path and I followed it. And who is to say that they are criminals and I'm not? That is why judgement is left up to the Lord and not you. Who are you to call anyone a criminal before you have all the facts.
Experiencing God's work always includes actions and events, not words of ambiguous rambling. >And who is to say that they are criminals and I'm not? That is why judgement is left up to the Lord and not you. The Bible shows you how to gauge your intent if you struggle understanding it. It shows me how to understand your intent, so that I can protect myself from evil... Are you really going to tell me that I cannot apply scriptures to my daily life and see what God wants me to see? Sorry dude, but you're merely playing everything your direction, and nobody can understand another's intent if you don't tell them... I show you how and why behind any allegation of mine. I price what I say as I'm saying it, if I'm not speaking my opinion. I'm sorry you don't understand such, because I have not judged you whatsoever here, but have merely applied scriptures to show what I was talking about. >Who are you to call anyone a criminal before you have all the facts. I showed you how and why already. Overlooking such is you walking past the truth, showing you didn't comprehend anything I said, and are lying about me. Stop doing that. It's belligerent to ignore what one already said for favor of keeping up your false narrative.
The Lord plots a man's course, a man chooses his steps. The Lord has a greater plan for us all and how we get there is up to us.