Grievances with God
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planet2146
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God's "love" seems like a bloodlust hobby. I really wish I had another way of looking at it.
KingJ
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You haven't actually given anything to respond to. You're just tossing out vague one-liners and expecting people to guess what argument you're trying to make. If you have a point to make then make it properly.
planet2146
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Ok, let me give you an example. In my life in review I recalled all the anger instigators I have ever known in my life. I think god has a grievance against me for that and I have recollected many situations where I have committed the sin of anger. I asked myself, was it me or was it them, both? One day I was shopping and I heard someone call my name. This person was a "friend" that I had not seen in decades. We had a lengthy conversation and as we conversed, I begin to see how this person subtly manipulated the conversation into a potential argument. Just like old times. I knew right away because I experienced some serious deja-vu talking to that person. Looking back previously to that time I deemed that particular "friendship" toxic, years later not knowing what a toxic relationship was. The conversation ended not too long after the conversation begin to sour and I knew right away that the meeting was no coincidence and was an example of one of many cases of synchronicity. I think god setup this arrangement to provide a replay, again there was serious deja-vu and I'm almost certain god was telling me, haha see how I can manipulate you, see how I manipulated you, "I never told you to get angry, anger is a sin and add that to your high sin count because I don't like you and I never will and I want you to spend eternal hell with my best friend satan."
Hold up is this from your past life or are you talking about something else
planet2146
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How about the rest of the message, got nothing to say because you know god's tone and you know how he talks spot on?
KingJ
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Thank you Planet for better explaining.
Two items jump out from this.
1. The sin of anger
2. God's involvement verse man's free will.
On 1, all sin has degrees. We all sin. But as Christians, we should only be battling with sins at a venial level, say 1–3/10, and not 8–10/10.
Now, if you are not a Christian, you need to be more focused on the teachings of Jesus to repent of your sins, Luke 5:32, rather than looking at what sins you are in or battling with. When you accept Jesus into your life, Rev 3:20, and He makes Himself known to you, 1 Cor 12:3, it is a life-changing event. You receive strength to live an upright life and overcome sin, Rom 8:37. You will still battle with venial sins, Rom 7:15, but you will readily repent and be able to not continue in them unrepentantly. You will have true repentance and, as such, walk in forgiveness with God, going from glory to glory, 2 Cor 3:18, with Heb 10:14 speaking of us being perfected forever.
On 2, be careful about making assumptions regarding God's involvement when reality is much more likely to be humans exercising and living in a space where true free will exists.
You seem to be describing an instance where déjà vu is simply the result of engaging with the same person who is talking pretty much the same way he has before. I would not read too much into it.
planet2146
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"When you accept Jesus into your life, Rev 3:20, and He makes Himself known to you, 1 Cor 12:3"
How I interpret this... god intentionally invites people into your life who have a special talent of making you angry so that they can help corrupt your sole? Going through the catholic schools system and completing all sacraments, this is the thank you one gets? You can say its a sin that you are battling, but to struggle and to be overpowered with the opportunity to sin with the help of god's love are two different things to me.
"You seem to be describing an instance where déjà vu is simply the result of engaging with the same person who is talking pretty much the same way he has before. I would not read too much into it."
I know that once you journey into the wilderness of life it is inevitable to meet these types of people. I'm not saying that I'm the only person who has experienced a toxic friendship or that the example that I provided was out of the ordinary. I don't believe in coincidences and I do know how god works or at least feel the presence of the holy spirit, this meeting was a statement. Needless to say, I was better equipped this time around to handle the soured conversation and just walk away rather than helplessly get sucked into another foolish argument. Not that it matters now because I failed that test so many times. I just think whatever it is god, satan, its just running up the score. No love, no forgiveness, whatever it is, its just saying "you know me real well now but sorry it is too late."
KingJ
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Three items to consider on your reply.
1. Scripture says that God directs the steps of the righteous Psalm 37:23. If that is you then, yes, God placed you with people that He believed you could reach for Him. God wants to use us. Christianity 101 is giving our lives to Him Matt 16:24.
2. God does put His children through uncomfortable situations to strengthen them. Build up their faith and trust in Him.
James 1:2–4: “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” Trials produce spiritual endurance and maturity.
3. You say ''Being overpowered the opportunity to sin'', you need to better explain what you mean by this.
We have been given a weak flesh that is prone to sin. But that is it. Full stop there. God does not tempt us and desire to see us fall.
James 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man.
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The sad reality is that many Christians may not actually be Christians. Paul refers to some as “Christians so called” (1 Cor 5:11). Their hearts sour toward God, accusing Him of many things, while they simply assume they will receive His blessings and guidance as other, true Christians do. But instead, the devil sees a vulnerable and confused individual, putting their foot in church and therefore not properly protected by a Shepherd.
Reading all your posts, you sound exactly like that person. Why don't you examine your heart more carefully for a true love of and desire to serve Jesus? Did you ever actually have that? Did you ever truly repent of your sins? Was there any noteworthy depth of intent?
Just be honest with yourself. That is the first step in the right direction.
The more you type and the more I read your posts, the more I am convinced that you are yet another person who has put only one foot in Christianity.
There are five types of people in this world:
- True Christians: They have chosen to give their lives to Jesus and follow Him (Luke 9:23; Matthew 16:24).
- Very evil people: Those who choose to pull the middle finger to God and live each day selfishly and rebelliously against Him (Romans 1:28–32).
- Fake Christians: Those who put one foot in church and one foot in the world, unable to accept the call of Matthew 16:24, and therefore experience no genuine relationship with God. They are spiritually vulnerable and give the devil an opportunity to work against them (James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8).
- People on the fence: Those who have yet to choose a side (Joshua 24:15; Revelation 3:15–16).
- Children and the mentally handicapped: Those who do not have the same capacity for moral and spiritual understanding and accountability as a mature adult.
They are always expecting free handouts from God, rather than seeking Him and trusting Him. Scripture tells us to avoid people who continually cause division and trouble (Romans 16:17–18; Titus 3:10–11).
The more I read what you write, the more I wonder whether you have ever genuinely surrendered your life to Christ and experienced a real relationship with God.
All you need to do is get on your knees and have a real heart to heart with Him. Start with the Lord's prayer and try be as sincere as possible. The depth of intent required for true salvation is on par with that required for martyrdom.
Please read the OP in these threads :
Twistie
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Its a learning season Abba is showing us the difference between His people n those of the world..
It is written i am sending you out among wolves..we must be able to discern what we come upon when we should open our mouths and when its just not worth speaking on because its just foolish and vain talk..at one point in my life all i did was try n help those who would just take advantage n steal what ever little stuff i had at the time.. which really was never nothing much since i was always moving from place to place..ive meant hundreds of people been to numerous places of worship..i no longer see just a person when i meet them..Lord says we will know His children by the Love they show to one another..so many are lead by man instead of the Spirit of the Lord they usually assume the one that is lead by the Spirit is either crazy as a bat or full of pride..fact is we planted ourselves securely in Him..We learn by Him and Him alone.and We follow Him as close as we can get in this dark dreary world that evil one leads..
Just so ya know when we do "pass" these test some call it..or come to understand what we must learn and see what Abba is showing us and Hearing what He tells us we are one step closer to fulfilling His will..
Yep yep..
Hope alls well
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