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A Man Fell into a Hole
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[quote:Anonymous Coward 51954268:MV8yMDExMzc4XzQzNDkyNDAzXzI3MzlBMzY2] [quote:Anonymous Coward 55810957:MV8yMDExMzc4XzQzNDkyMzIzXzEwNDBENzYx] [quote:Lisa*Lisa:MV8yMDExMzc4XzQzNDkyMDkxXzFGRkNEMURG] Well, understand that it was just an illustration. But, it's true in a sense for alot of people. Not all, but alot. Most people find themselves in difficult circumstances, they try everything else first before calling out to Jesus to help them. Then, He will come. But, people are stubborn, hard hearted, hard headed, and they want to be their own God, so He lets us try everything we want too.......and then when we find out that none of those things work, He shows up. :hf: [/quote] Thank you for taking the time to reply back to me after my uncivilized original two posts. You have a beautiful heart. I have considered what you have said and I also have studied the bible for many years and tried hard to understand what is asked of Christians. I have to say that it just feels so wrong to me. Not out of emotionally, but from my heart. It feels like slavery to me. Here is the central part that I cannot accept. Any loving, advanced and all knowing God would never scorn me (leave me in the hole suffering) just because I was not ready to accept him as my "savior". So, if I refuse to believe He exists or is my God, he will just let me stay there in unending pain and suffering? That is not a God to me, but the Darkness. My God would not expect me to worship him or to follow him and if I didn't to punish me. I am NOT trying to disrespect your views in any way. I am just telling you why I spoke the way I did earlier. Peace and love to you. You are a beautiful soul. [/quote] I understand, and alot of people feel the way that you do. But, if you really think about it, what about Jesus's teachings are offensive? He taught about love, mercy, forgiveness, kindness, compassion and so forth. These are the qualities of Jesus Christ. But, in the end, it's our choice to accept Him or not. He will never force Himself upon anyone. God bless you. :hf: [/quote]
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Romans 10:9 "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
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