our "spirit" is what becomes the new creation -- our flesh remains the crappy old thing that it was, with the crappy old thoughts & patterns towards sin it had ... it's by the renewing of our mind, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit through the Word of God (aka Bible), that begins to renew/change our mind, heart & patterns & guides us into a less sinful walk with the Lord ... Paul OFTEN spoke of the war with his flesh -- it's a DAILY war we wage ...

i was a pastor for a while, and one of the hardest things for me was praying/ministering for people -- ALL THE WHILE knowing i wasn't perfect/was sinful ... but thankfully, there's the grace & mercy of the Lord -- he sees us in our spirit man, whole & pure & born again & sinless ... our born again spirit cannot sin, but our flesh can do a mighty fine job of it ... even after becoming this "true Christian" thing we're all inflamed about ...

So none of y’all over eat and put deer hunting before volunteering at the soup kitchen?

Paul said "shall we continue in sin that grace may abound, God forbid", so you might be on to something there. I believe sin is still sin and God hasnt changed his mind about any of it. I have noticed that when a human being starts trying to justify a particular sin the bible is very clear about, that person or someone close to that person generally enjoys and commits that sin on a regular basis, or in other words lives in that sin. Before anybody asks, I know im not perfect or without sin, I didnt write the bible but its still the truth, I dont have to be perfect to agree with the truth.

I have several friends who don’t go to Church cause they hear and see Christians judging or sinning. If your going to church for approval from other Christians your gonna be disappointed every corner you turn. I’m not perfect and I know others aren’t either. Each person has faults and battles they’re fighting. Keep your eyes and ears on the lord, not in the people in church. But Church is very important. So I encourage us all to attend Church. Keep the Lord in your focus, not the negative distractions.

Chad

Christians are not the only people judging or sinning, theyre just the ones getting called out about it. Everybody does it no matter how hard we try not to. Were just humans. Usually we will compare our best day to that other fellows worst day and beat our chests because we are so much better. Problem is im not the measuring stick, neither are you, Jesus is the measuring stick or "plumbline" and we will all be judged against and by him. Were all a bunch of turds compared to Jesus. None of us have much room to brag, "no not one".

Dogma- Believe it because I said so. end of conversation. No proof, no experience, no practical examples. just believe because you will be tortured for eternity if you don't.
Doctrine - Believe it because a theory was tried and with experience, experimentation, practice and feedback to original theory, it was developed.

Religion is Dogma.

I've had to alter my perspective on how I feel or what my conscience is on certain matters. It's all about what the Bible says on the matter at hand.

Exactly. And a person shouldnt be accused of judging or called a hypocrite for saying what the bible says about something.

Salvation means we have been bought at a price by Christ. As part of the body of Christ, we no longer belong to ourselves. We bring ourselves under discipline by our fellow brothers and sisters. If someone labels themselves as a Christian, we have every right to hold them accountable. No one questioned Paul when he accused the Laodicians of being lukewarm.

Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

What then, shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! Romans 6:15

If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. Matthew 18:15

You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. James 4:4

Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? Matthew 7:3

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8

Its so easy to sin, after all, its our nature. But the scripture is so clear that we are to strive to be the best we can be and be witnesses for Christ. If you see one of your friends or a family member doing something that you know isn't right, it is OK to point it out, BUT do it in private.I will not be an enemy of God and I will always give praise to my Maker for all the blessings he pours out upon me and my family. The rocks will cry out folks, if we just sit and be silent...so please, lets not be of the world. Though we will face persecution from worldly people, we still have to practice the greatest gift of all, LOVE! Im so glad this thread has been turned around for good...because God is good! This lets me know that there are still plenty of good Christian people out there. God bless!

Ephesians chapter 2 verses 8-9 read these verses for yourselves. It's not works but faith. It's believing in the mysterious, unexplainable, powerful Grace.

You look like the ripe size to have your ass kicked. All that smack you talk.

Religion aside. That's another story.

Thats good man

Good Lord. Just get over your “all about me” butt hurt and pray for the guy. It’s not like Jesus sends out a list of qualified participants. I have a close relationship with God and we have an understanding. Nobody’s business but mine and Him. Just get it done, mean it, and move on. A prayer request, no matter how awkward, is a cry for help. Somehow making it about yourself on a forum makes you look like a drama queen, and probably says more about you than you realize.

Prayers sent.

Man it’s cool that god spoke to some dudes a million years ago and he wrote all this stuff down and it’s been all passed down intact like 10 times through like 10 languages. Then this king named James did something something something that no one is real sure of and BANG - that’s the most authentic accurate version. For sure. Wish he hadn’t edited out the part about Dinosaurs bc they are awesome & a big time mystery and I want to know the truth about 🦕 ‘s

Thats faithful AF. #believe

Then there are like 30 denominations and everyone is just SURE that they are right and everyone else is going to hell.
I ain’t figured out that part just yet.

Just remember the devil literally went down to GA to steal a soul and got beat by that inbred boi from deliverance so he really ain’t Sheeit.
So don’t be skeered

I just prayed for your disrespectful aithiest ass and there’s nothing you can do about it. You have no power against my God. Haha! What you do have is a 50% chance that you are wrong. Considering the consequences, only a militant retard goes all in on “nothing”. Don’t worry. I put in a good word for you.

Devil don't scare any Christian....hes beat and anybody that don't accept Christ will be with him in hell....the beauty of it is God will accept anybody who seeks and repents....

Amen! He is a gracious God, but is also a God of wrath.

A. Wedding cake is the worst thing for a woman’s libido.
B. Do your thing fella. I left church because of of the true Christians.
C. 2nd the Tito’s natties very well May be a sin.