I don't understand why people can read a magazine, watch a television program, or even watch the news and believe everything they say..but they can't read the bible and believe it. What is it? I ask this question often, and most people get upset and claim that i'm "preaching." And for those that feel that way, it's not preaching; it's spreading the word of God.
I know everyone wonders how we got here, and sometimes i even wonder..but something i am not hesitant on is who put us here. I believe that we are put here on earth to test our faith in Christ. Yes, we go through many tragedies (some worse than others) and life is nowhere near easy. But we can't give into weakness, We need to be strong and get through these obstacles. God's children aren't weak.
Why must people see it to believe it? I thought almost everyone thought anything is possible. I mean, look at todays society and how our technology has drastically increased, and it will keep increasing. Things are so much easier than they were back in the olden days. It's like we are actually using technology as the easy way out. Years ago our ancestors never imagined a world like this. And look at where we are today, in a world that wasn't imagined. Sure, the people back than dreamed of a world like this..and what do you know their faith and outlook of the future came true. Don't you ever worry that way about what happens when you die? Do you think theres gunna be nothing? Why should there be nothing when we should be rewarded of our hard work? Or facing the consequences of our actions? Like nothing will be paid off. I sure don't like to think of it that way.
God is good. God is great. Give God a chance.
Just because you can't see the wind doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Some things you just have to feel to know that it is there.
No, but you can observe the wind in other ways. You can feel it, for instance. You can see things blown by the wind. Speed can be measured. Effects can be calculated. Observation isn't always with the eyes.
"What a man does for pay is of little significance. What he is, as a sensitive instrument responsive to the world's beauty, is everything!"
H. P. Lovecraft
"And for those that feel that way, it's not preaching; it's spreading the word of God."
Difference, please?
The reason I believe what I see on the news (sometimes) and the like is because it doesn't involve a violation of natural laws. The more incredible the claim, the more evidence needed.
"Don't you ever worry that way about what happens when you die?"
No
"Do you think theres gunna be nothing?"
Yes
"Why should there be nothing when we should be rewarded of our hard work?"
Why should we be rewarded for our work, hard or otherwise. And, just because something should be, that doesn't mean that it is.
"Or facing the consequences of our actions?"
Consequences can be faced while alive, but even if it isn't, again, there's no reason to believe they get punished for ever after life.
"Like nothing will be paid off. I sure don't like to think of it that way."
Life isn't fair. Why should death be?
"What a man does for pay is of little significance. What he is, as a sensitive instrument responsive to the world's beauty, is everything!"
H. P. Lovecraft
As far as the reply goes: I love you for this comment.
Now just what I have to say: Okay, so, I get that somethings must be taken with a little faith, but I think there should be at least SOME evidence to back it up. A lack of evidence does not mean that something is not true, but I really feel there should be some hard proof, at least to a minor degree, to back up any claim...
Thanks. :dances:
"What a man does for pay is of little significance. What he is, as a sensitive instrument responsive to the world's beauty, is everything!"
H. P. Lovecraft
Believing isn't seeing, believing is knowing...
-Amanda-
That's one of the prettiest thing I've ever heard, i hope you stay content with that answer your whole life.
Well, thank you... and I do intend to live by that principle, "living by faith and not by sight."
-Amanda-
What you feel is just 'sharing the good news' other people see as preaching simply because they've undoubtedly heard it again and again and again. It's one thing to speak on it if you're asked to, but to just jump out and say 'I believe in God and Jesus is my savior, and we should all praise his holiness!' is incredibly annoying when 10 people just did the exact same thing.
~C
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I hope Nicolas Aden doesn't come across this because he could tear you apart, I think I can do enough though.
#1: All facts in magazines, t.v., and news are all verifiable.and if they get the facts wrong then they are discredited and done for.
#2: I ask this question often, and most people get upset and claim that i'm "preaching." And for those that feel that way, it's not preaching; it's spreading the word of God. I dont know if you attended church but when the preacher is preaching it's spreading the word of god.
The word of god is more classicly defined by a book called the bible, which a preacher( on occasion) will read out of during his sermon.
#3. Here is an actuall debatable point,
I believe that we are put here on earth to test our faith in Christ.
Didn't god say worship no other by thy lord, or something like that. Now I know jesus is supposed to actually be "god incarnate" but he seems kinda hypocritic to me.
#4 Liveing the life of a christian is not because you fear going to hell or not existing after you die, but because you love jesus so much you will do anything you are asked to be with him for eternity.
#5 It's gonna not gunna, but i guess thats more of a matter of opinion.
#6Why should there be nothing when we should be rewarded of our hard work? im gonna leave this one up to you but i'll give you a hint, it's not just the typo.
and for other guy
#1Just because you can't see the wind doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Some things you just have to feel to know that it is there But that feeling can be proven, it's physical. gods feeling is emotional and therfore unproveable.
You two are going to have to come up with better arguments for god if I can find this much to shoot them down. but good show and your heart is in the right place.
Rest in peace
yourfuneralguy
http://www.lowercostfuneral.com/rbrianblog
Seeing it is not believing it, thinking it is not believing it, even believing it is not true belief.
none of the above makes it true.
are you talking to me or adding to what i've said?
P.S. havent seen you for awhile. I was worried you cashed in on your own cheap funeral
locke
Fine. Just fine. Nick's the only one who can do that. You know what? I'm just going to go cry in a corner now. ;'( I hope you're happy now. lol
"What a man does for pay is of little significance. What he is, as a sensitive instrument responsive to the world's beauty, is everything!"
H. P. Lovecraft
Hey ya great blog! I am totally with you on it!
Faith and having beleif in Jesus Christ helps you survive and be free from sin while you live your life on earth. Along with an eternal heaven. I can't imagine facing life without my faith.
Amen sister!
luv, Monica
It's really hard to face life after losing faith. Keep your chin up and god in your heart for as long as you live.
locke
Rest in peace
yourfuneralguy
http://www.lowercostfuneral.com/rbrianblog
true reasons to believe in Jesus Christ.
I believe that Jesus maybe a little insulted
I think that if you at least have faith and love then that is probably enough. If it's not, at least the blissful ignorance of complete faith will take you to the point where it doesn't matter anymore.
locke, you're a wise person. But being wise isn't everything, ya know. I never mean't to offend anybody what so ever, and it seems like you "attacked" everything i believed in. I mean having faith in God my whole life is the only thing that is getting me by in life. So you, can stop with all your nonsense please.
Try being open minded, it can be fun sometimes! =) ...
wow.
I'm sorry, I shouldn't have been so harsh.
But just because someone doesn't think your right doesn't mean they're close minded.
Your right though, I was not thinking clearly, I will be more constructive with my critizism from now on.
I don't find that to be the case at all...
"What a man does for pay is of little significance. What he is, as a sensitive instrument responsive to the world's beauty, is everything!"
H. P. Lovecraft
Why should I believe in the Christian god over any other god?
Why believe in any god, period? No one truly dies, even by the scientific point of view. The atoms, the quantum energy, everything that makes us up... it doesn't die when our body does. It goes on to live everywhere in the universe. Among the atoms that make you up are the atoms of your ancestors. Everyone lives forever. I don't need a god for that.
Rest in peace
yourfuneralguy
http://www.lowercostfuneral.com/rbrianblog
Their God is!