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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:55 pm
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i've been spending some time in the "Religion & Morality" part of the extended discussion forum, and it's been breaking my heart seeing the immense opposition i face. if you can follow it, check out this thread: Rock the Fort and Evangelism in the Military i went in the conversation trying to find out why this guy was so angry, hoping not to immediately convert him or anything, but just to show him that all christians aren't the Big Bad Bigoted You're Going to Hell monsters that he thinks. guys? he KILLS me. immaturely, too. i know i'm not the most intelligent person on the face of the planet, but i was just trying to lovingly reason with the guy. man, big turd thrown back in my face!
guys, i feel really alone on here. desperately. I know Christ is with me always, and i take comfort in that! but i think i need a little bit of family-support from the body of Christ. i just can't do it all without it.
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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 9:01 pm
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Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 10:53 am
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Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 5:58 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:13 pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:15 pm
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starry night-163 There's an up side and a down side to what I'm about to tell you, however it depends on the person and whether you care about them. The upside is our job is only to tell people the Gospel and teach them what Christ taught. The down side is it's not our job to save them or convert, that job belongs to God, he will decide whom he will save, and that is election. John 6: 44-45No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.You can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink. (sadly enough) you're totally right. Like we hadn't even gotten to touch on the Gospel yet, but you've encouraged me not to take it to heart and to let the Spirit work more - probably my biggest lesson out of it (hehe) thanks so much, dear!
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Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:56 am
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Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:17 am
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1 Peter 3:13-17
"And who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, 15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; 16 and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 17 For it is better, if God should will it so, that you suffer for doing what is right rather than for doing what is wrong."
It's good that you attempted to share the the gift that Christ gave us and I'm glad you went on those forms, I frequent them as well.
Yes, the response you get will be harsh, and sometimes they may ask questions which try your faith (feel free to PM me if this happens) but remember our ultimate goal in life is to bring honor and glory to God, and facing hatred with kidness while proclaming His name is a great way to do this.
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