What's on your mind?

[SarahsKnight]

We had Thanksgiving. It reminds me of the Great Banquet promised in the Bible. I ate a lot but didn't overeat.


You think you're going to hell b/c you don't feel like working right now?

The Bible teaches no one can live for God all the time, we can't do it. Even when we want to, we can often be doing it for selfish reasons. We are saved b/c those in Christ, he has declared righteous based off Christ's righteousness. You couldn't earn it if you tried.

You may find this helpful. We were discussing in church & I read it as well lately, that King Solomon is often known for building the Temple. But do you know what happened? After that he married a bunch of women & then built temples to the pagan gods for them. You don't want to know what those temples meant, what they did there, & what kinds of gods they worshipped. Can you believe that? He lived for God building the Temple & then did some of the worst sins you can think of. God still calls him righteous.

So we see we have great forgiveness & kindness from God & so try to live the best we can & follow what he says b/c of how he's chosen to see us

Well said, DragonFox.

Please heed these words, @Dreyma . May the Lord give you peace from your troubles and fears, and give you better drive and enthusiasm for working and living for Him.

 

[Dreyma]

You think you're going to hell b/c you don't feel like working right now?

There's nothing wrong with taking some time to relax (especially on a holiday!), but I almost never want to be productive. Our culture might call this "a struggle with procrastination" or "a symptom of depression," but in my case, I'm 99% sure the problem is just plain ol' sloth.

Sloth isn't the only sin causing me to doubt my salvation, though. Holistically, I do not live a life surrendered to God. By letting my desires dictate my choices, I've become my own lord and idol. It's me, not Jesus, enthroned on my heart.

You may find this helpful. We were discussing in church & I read it as well lately, that King Solomon is often known for building the Temple. But do you know what happened? After that he married a bunch of women & then built temples to the pagan gods for them. You don't want to know what those temples meant, what they did there, & what kinds of gods they worshipped. Can you believe that? He lived for God building the Temple & then did some of the worst sins you can think of. God still calls him righteous.

I knew about his wives, but I didn't know about the pagan temples. That's interesting, thanks for sharing.

I wonder why God still considered him righteous. He certainly condemned other kings for doing the same. It's beyond my comprehension... I wish I could know how God sees me. Does he see me as a "Solomon," beloved and righteous in spite of my sin? Or does he regard me similarly to the evil kings who came after Solomon? I think those questions will remain unanswered until judgment day, barring some miracle.

 

[Dreyma]

May the Lord give you peace from your troubles and fears, and give you better drive and enthusiasm for working and living for Him.

Thanks. I should pray for this more often. I tend to worry or vent about my concerns instead of bringing them to God.