Temptation for the Christian...what would YOU do? (preaching, prayers, sin)
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Yes, anyone can be tempted. No temptation comes to us that is not common to man, according to the scriptures. This type of temptation tends to send me into instant panic mode, so it's not like I don't realize there is danger. I know when the panic alarm goes off I need God's help.
I was asking generally, yes I have had personal experiences similar....and I have not succumbed. Thank God and he provided a way out. I left the church and concentrated on my husband and God. But it was a severe, painful time for me. So, I am not asking for advice, because I have overcome, through Gods Grace. But I am more understanding now, of those in similar situations. Hence, the question. Beware Christian, you think you will not face sexual temptation? You probably will at some point. Prepare for it. It took me completely by surprise. I never flirted, never dressed inappropriately, always been faithful.....it was literally a WHAM moment out of nowhere. If it can happen to me....well, it can ceratainly happen to anyone. I thank God that the wisdom from friends, Gods word....helped me through it and god also provided a way of escape. But, I just wanted to know what you would do....and it sounds as though you would do the same as me......leave church, concentrate on God and marriage. What a painful time it has been for me. Terrible trial. But, God is Good!!!!
You are a Christian...you are married to a husband/wife who is nasty/alcoholic/waster/spiteful......you don't love your husband or wife anymore. You can cope with that...trusting God for his love. Then WHAM you fall in love with someone AT YOUR CHURCH! You never ever flirted iwth this person, you in fact didn't really talk much to this person...but you have been going to the same church for 3 years or more and have worked alongside them.
Its totally unexpected!!! Like Cupids Arrow...you feel something happening to that person also. Like Chemistry....you suddenly cannot stop thinking about this person....you feel like you love them. Your loveless marriage was one thing. Now you are IN LOVE (thats what it truly feels like) with someone at your chiurch. The church you love and are deeply involved with.
If you are a pastor....what do you do?? LEAVE? Or do you stay and try to cope. If you are a member of the congregation...what do you do? Leave? Avooid that person?
But its no good. Your feelings are still there and you have tried to fight it.
So, would you as a Christian...leave your wife/husband, leave the church???? What would you do?????
Geez
Why Jenna, why?
Why are you still with this man?
You left him back in May - you took steps in the right direction to change your life and protect your kids.
What happened??
Did you let him mess with your head again and convince you that 'God' expects you to continue to live with such an abusive man?
HE MOST CERTAINLY DOES NOT.
You are in immediate need of the help of good therapist.
PLEASE, PLEASE seek this help, if not for your own sake, for the sakes of your kids - they are counting on you!
You haven't "overcome" and "God's grace" has had nothing to do with it - you sound like you are in total denial
It is never easy. Met mine in 1978. Married 1984. Been living in Hell on Earth since that day. I know I stood my ground as much as I could but I am going to stop living in hell. I am not going to excuse his bad treatment of me anymore.
I filed a month ago. Attorney on retainer.
We will be getting the date for the provisional hearing, soon.
Good luck to you jennaflorie with your decisions. I hope you find peace, soon.
He is being good as gold....he really has seemed to change...honestly......even his dad has said its like having a new son. I will never ever ever put up with bad behaviour again. Ever!!!! He has not sworn at me, he has been a new man. Honestly. I am so grateful for all your advice......I really really appreciated it, in dark times I turned to you people and poured my heart out and I am and always will be grateful. I did leave him and I am so glad I did. I watched my hubby to see him, if he had truly change....his own family have noticed a difference, big difference,...and it was what he needed......separation, to wake him up. But, this other guy, came along when i was rock bottom with my husband. I truly fell for him, I have only felt like this about 1 other guy. But, I have to make a choice.......I know it seems insane to choose someone who was abusive....but he has made efforts to prove he has changed, marriage is sacred as a christian....but its hard....to think about what could be with this other guy. Not that he has told me to my face that he loves me....but the chemistry was there....and his body language told me what he felt....which was the same as me. Its just been a traumatic time. My hubby knows......I aint taking any rubbish....any more.
Married an abusive man
Put up with his crazy behaviour for 20 years.
Rock bottom - massive chemcial reaction/love thing for other man in church
Catalyst for change - left hubby.
Hubby repentant.
I did not believe. Felt I torn towards this other man.
Screwed my head up....so left Church, felt it was disrespectful to be in church, married woman, loving another man.
Hubby had massive wake up call, felt a Spirtual event occuring in him....when HE was at rock bottom.
Hubby changed! His own father was shocked, said it was a different Son. My dad, my family noticed big change.
I eventually, slowly took him back....watching warily!!!!!!
Hubby has kept his word. No swearing, no abuse, being kind, helpful, coming to church, loving.
Me - kept away from other guy.
He is still on my FACEBOOK.....please someone, give me advice abou this....should I delete him? Can I be friends?
Don't want to hurt other guy.
Choose marriage, I made Vows...BECAUSE of this massive change in a hubby I NEVER thought would happen.
NEVER EVER EVER EVER will I put up with the nonsense I tolerated....for 20 long years. I wish I had left him sooner. Why did I wait.
Grateful, loving, sincere thanks to all those who helped me. You will never know how much I cherished and needed those words of wisdom...and I really did listen....I didnt change my husband....GOD did.....who else could have.!
God would not want you to be in an abusive marriage. Your husband can claim to have changed just as The Devil can claim to be harmless an angel ,but we all know its not the truth. Your husband is truly the devil in sheeps clothing.
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