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Old 04-22-2018, 10:33 AM
 
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See, this is why we have trouble understanding each other. I'm trying to say, that if I were a believer, I would have to avoid anyway of separating myself from the rest of His creation. Humanity looked to me to be the physical form of God. By defining myself as a Christian I am also defining what I am not. As in I'm part of one group and not part of another. I would have refused to be herded into one of the preassigned "rooms" meant to divide the creation. Remember, it was Satan that was jealous of mankind and not God. It was Satan that wanted to see us taken down a few notches and to see us on our knees.
Then you're 'lost' L8. Just accept it.

The primary tactic of dualists is divide and conquer. They'll be sorry to see your ass burning in hell of course, but dare to say we're all one, and you're just adding fuel and practically lighting the fuse.
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Old 04-22-2018, 10:33 AM
 
Location: Florida
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See, this is why we have trouble understanding each other. I'm trying to say, that if I were a believer, I would have to avoid anyway of separating myself from the rest of His creation.
I don't see how calling yourself for what you are somehow separates you from others. Jesus didn't deny what He was, and neither did his disciples. You are still human, even if you admitted being Christian.

"So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God."
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Old 04-22-2018, 10:36 AM
 
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I love that song! It came out when I was a kid and my dad listened to country music. When we go help chop wood we would listen to it in the truck. Thanks.
Sorry, I was being tongue in cheek, and you've still been blessed. PTL. Now I know God doesn't do religion.
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Old 04-22-2018, 10:39 AM
 
Location: Florida
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Then you're 'lost' L8. Just accept it. The primary tactic of dualists is divide and conquer. They'll be sorry to see your ass burning in hell of course, but dare to say we're all one, and you're just adding fuel and practically lighting the fuse.
Those are your words, no one else's.
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Old 04-22-2018, 10:39 AM
 
Location: Red River Texas
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Oh boy, you're stirring me up so much. I've just had a couple of witnesses - 2 to be precise! ...Not by might, not by power, but my Spirit saith the Lord, and also this: https://youtu.be/fzU5jdbKOUk



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB1HEIDF-zM





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtYFoRhQSTs


My mom has like 6 albums, and she has literally stayed in the top 30 in very many stations and Christian orgs, and he is a road minister, he has a truckstop ministry where he puts free sermons and music all over the nation, truckers always calling us crying, they come and stay, and they never want to leave. Truckers are always coming over here.


Mom has a couple famous songs on the radio right now,'' I can't even walk,'' and another one I forget...Good stuff though, Good O'll MOM, people all over Houston and elsewhere think she is the greatest prophetess they ever saw, but me and mom disagree. Bless her heart though, she has changed the lives of so many people.
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Old 04-22-2018, 10:45 AM
 
Location: minnesota
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I don't see how calling yourself for what you are somehow separates you from others. Jesus didn't deny what He was, and neither did his disciples. You are still human, even if you admitted being Christian.

"So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God."
You don't? Look at all the discord over what name is given to something. Do you read the example of Jesus and come away with thinking he did that for "likes" on FB or honor? Do you really think He cares what you call it as long as you are freed. Did He do it for Himself? Do you realize how fragile you are saying He is? I agree that those labels go behind humanity as you suggest.
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Old 04-22-2018, 10:52 AM
 
Location: minnesota
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Wait..are we turning this into a music thread? (thanks MQ for letting me know about Brandi Carlile)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1sFYdwlXtI
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Old 04-22-2018, 10:58 AM
 
Location: Florida
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You don't? Look at all the discord over what name is given to something. Do you read the example of Jesus and come away with thinking he did that for "likes" on FB or honor? Do you really think He cares what you call it as long as you are freed. Did He do it for Himself? Do you realize how fragile you are saying He is? I agree that those labels go behind humanity as you suggest.
Jesus said people will be hated for His name, but He NEVER said we should hide, or deny, being His followers. As a matter of fact He said we should NOT disown him before others. You can say you are a Christian, and that Jesus loves everyone. If people are offended, as they often are, then so be it.

"Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven"

"Do not be surprised, my brothers and sisters, if the world hates you"

"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first."

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Old 04-22-2018, 11:02 AM
 
Location: Red River Texas
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Wait..are we turning this into a music thread? (thanks MQ for letting me know about Brandi Carlile)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1sFYdwlXtI
That would be heaven if everyone had to post music with every post, I would like that. I like to take secular music and turn it into spiritual music, and then I like make the music about somebody like you. Somebody like you.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8hijBZMhyE
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Old 04-22-2018, 11:05 AM
 
Location: New England
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Jesus said people will be hated for His name, but He NEVER said we should hide, or deny, being His followers. As a matter of fact He said we should NOT disown him before others. You can say you are a Christian, and that Jesus loves everyone. If people are offended, as they often are, then so be it.
There is absolutely nothing to hate about Jesus or his name, for He is the exact representation of all that God is, he demonstrated to the world what many have always doubted...... that we have always been SO loved by him. There is nothing to love what bible fundamentalists put their name to.
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