That's it, I quit.

Dude! You're not doomed! What are you talking about???? Once you ask God into your heart, you're saved forever...and you want to know something? The whole reason Jesus died is because he KNOWS how sinful we are...he understands that we just can't make it on our own. So, he died...and he died for ALL OUR SINS...EVERY SINGLE one of them. He didn't die just for this one or that one or only if we repent and stop sinning that sin. No matter how many times we sin, he'll be waiting for you. He knows that we are good at messing up. Heck, I do the same sin ALL the time...and let me tell you, I LOVE IT...it is great...and I try to tell myself that it's not really a sin because there is no lustful thoughts involved and no other person...but I know that it's a sin...but how can I not enjoy it and want to do it...it's in our nature. I never really changed when I became a Christian...and actually, since becoming a Christian, I've become a bit more evil and vile in the Lord's sight. I mean, I'm good at swearing and being evil and wanting evil. Because I want to save face and keep myself out of trouble, I don't do those things...but God knows I want to more than anything else.... there are many times throughout the day when I want to serve Satan rather than God. I am human, you are human, we screw up, we DO suck at life. We can't do it on our own...even if you only pray once a week and say to God..."man, school went alright today...there was a fight today, got a lot of homework again...Thanks for being here even though I never talk to you." that's great. Man, even if we never try, never talk to God for years, and even try to kill ourselves, he still loves us and although he's sad that we have turned our back on him for the most part...he will never forsake us. That's the great thing about being a Christian....he loves us no matter what and knows that life is hard and it takes a lot to get through life. Even if you skip the chance to throw out another swear word, God will rejoice....God loves even the little things...you don't have to make a 180 in one month...gosh, come on, habits are hard to break, they take time....keep trying a little at a time and you can get anything if you try...just remember, no matter what, you are a child of God, loved by Jesus like nothing you've ever experienced before.

Well, perhaps you can quit Christianity, but God cannot quit on you. So, you can run, but you can't hide. You, if I remember correctly quit once before, you decided to try again, and I guess had some success. What did you do right, what did you do wrong?

You can, as I said, decide it is too hard and quit. But, from what I have experienced, the conscience and the Holy Spirit will not let you. Perhaps for a while, but not for long.

Kinda like a fishhook, once you are caught, ain't nothing going to get you free.

SlimShadyJB said:

Uhhh the once saved always saved belief isnt really biblical, you can;t become a christian and then sin more...christians are supposed to be set apart from the world and be christlike or whatever according to most christians...the Bible tells us to repents...so you can't become a Christian and keep doin whatever u like.....thats like a murderer gettin out of jail for free everytime he murders.

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Slim,

I like the way you put the idea of a murderer getting out of jail and free to murder whomever he likes. Some Christians believe that they can do just about anything they want, and because they are "under grace," they feel they can get away with it. The truth is, God wants to set us free from the chains of sin, and the bondage of sin. Jesus said in John 8:31, 32, 34 that whoever commits sin is a servant of sin, BUT, IF we keep in His Word, we will know the truth, and the truth shall set you free (from that bondage of sin).

I don't know of a single Christian that hasn't sinned since becoming a Christian! We're human, and as long as we are here on earth, we are liable to fall into sin. Christianity is about a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and being a part of the body of Christ. Sure, we are to work to be more Christ-like and walk out of our old sinful nature (crucify the old sinful man), but the truth is that it doesn't always happen overnight.

Bobby

Slim,


From someone who is going through pretty much the same thing you are, let me just say don't give up. My dad is a minister. I've been in the church my whole life. I left the church for a few years, citing many reasons. My life wasn't any better then. I did what I wanted, and let me tell you, it got me into a bunch of trouble (not to mention a ton of hangovers, too many bad, empty relationships, and a lot of unnecessary debt). Since coming back, I have sinned often. I have an addiction, and I keep going back to it willingly. Almost as if to say, "it's great for a few days, but I still need it, so I'll do it and just ask for forgiveness." That's a dangerous way to live, and I know it. But I keep doing it. Life isn't perfect for me, but I know God is there when I need Him.

So, lately I have been praying for God to take away the desire to sin. I have good days and bad days, but it's amazing, when I truly ask for God to help me make it through the day without wanting to sin, my day goes a lot better. It's not easy, don't think that it will be. But it's worth it, because trust me, life may sound more appealing when you just do what you want, but it's not always so. In fact, the guilt you'll feel for willingly denying God is worse than the guilt of wanting to swear (or worse). Trust me, I know all too well.

"Once saved always saved" isn't biblical, you're right. But that's why God sent Jesus, so we would have the ability to repent. We don't have to sacrifice a virgin lamb to atone for our sins. We can pray. And God knows we screw up, but He's willing to take you back every time. I've only asked for forgiveness about 62,000 times. I doubt I am done. I doubt God is done forgiving me.

Also, let me say, you never know when your time is up. I'm lucky to be alive, and if God had allowed me to die an accident two years ago (which the Highway Patrolman said I should have), I wouldn't have gone to Heaven. That's scary.

Yeah, it's tough to keep the faith, to keep admitting you screwed up, and to kep asking for forgiveness. But remember, that's what God wants. If He didn't, He wouldn't have sent his Son.

So, you're quitting Christianity, eh? Then why did you post on Christian Forums? Eh? You think everyone's just going to let you go without a fight? You think your shepherd isn't going to miss his lamb? Yeah, you knew we'd care. You're asking for our help. I can't say I have all the answers, but I have some.

I "quit" Christianity when I was 19. I just stopped caring. Thought I knew how to live without God, church, etc. Yeah, my life pretty much sucked until I realized how stupid I was last year. Not that everything's perfect, I just have more hope now. You know what? Even though I turned my back on him, Jesus was always there. Always wanting me to open the door for him. I guess that's just something you need to decide to do for yourself.

I noticed in your post a lot of "I" statements. Sounds like you're relying on yourself to change things. Do you realize how much easier things are when you give them to God? If we let him, he'll take all of our problems. Isn't that what he did on the cross? There isn't anything you can DO, so stop beating yourself up about things! No one is perfect.

All I know is, without Christ life isn't really worth living. What would be the point, really? Hope things change for you. Don't waste 7 years of your life like I did.

I am not sure what you feel a need to hear, the only person who has the power to decide to stay a Christian or not is you. It is your decision to make, your path. Do you decide to go off the right path because it is to hard? That is the normal human thing to do, path of least resistance. Do you decide to persevere because you were given the promise of God that you could indeed persevere? It is your choice. What do you need to decide in your heart?

Of course, what you are going through every Christian has gone through. The only diff between all is what path they decide to follow when the going gets tough.

SlimShadyJB said:

Only 6 total replies? lol, you guys must not really care...usually when someone makes a topic like this it gets 40 million posts, heh.

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maybe we just don't have the right words,but I would just like to say- it is your decision where your soul will spend eternity.You do have the will to stay a Christian if you fight for it and really want to do good ,like Christ did for you!!! PRAYING FOR YOU

SlimShadyJB said:

I quit Christianity, bye God, bye Bible, bye​

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SlimShadyJB said:

I am too sinful...​

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SlimShadyJB said:

Christianity is too hard, I've realized that simply believing is not enough, you have to completely change the way you act and start doing new things. Well I don't agree with that, I don't want to change the way I am.
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Please don't give up the fight. Your still young, you have the time to learn. And know that there is better things even on earth than what you are after.

Do you remember the criminal next to Jesus on the cross who knew that he had sinned? Jesus forgive him saying that he will get in to heaven whit him. (sorry for not providing bible verse)

so you give up,what exactly is there Slim to go back to?

SlimShadyJB said:

Whee! Vikings win! They are goin all the way!

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hi,

when you fall, do you not stand up? God loves you for who you are, no matter how sinful you can be. keep trying and never give up. Sin, repent, sin, repent. Jesus teaches us to forgive others. I think somewhere it says something to the effect of, five times your brother has sinned against you and asked for forgiveness. Five times you shall forgive him. Jesus is the same way. keep trying and never give up. don't give up on Him for he hasn't given up on you yet. we were taught that in the bible.

SlimShadyJB said:

I quit Christianity, bye God, bye Bible, bye everything...here's why.​

I am too sinful...I never pray or read my Bible because it just doesnt make me feel good or anything and it always gets boring. I've failed too many times in my walk and I'm sick of committing the same sin over and over. now I KNOW that everyone sins but there's something called repentance, and you have to repent to become a true christian, but I cannot, I've tried and asked God to help me repent but I still go and sin on purpose, I cnanot repent, so therefore I can't be a true christian, I suck at religion. I've tried everything. After you say the prayer to become a Christian you have to turn away from sin, I can't do that, I always want to sin. I'm sick of always having to follow all these rules laid out in the Bible. I just want to live my own life and do what I want to do. SO THERE!!!!!!​

Christianity is too hard, I've realized that simply believing is not enough, you have to completely change the way you act and start doing new things. Well I don't agree with that, I don't want to change the way I am. I want to keep swearing and having sinful thoughts without having to tell n invisible being "ok im sorry for doin that" every day. I've tried to repent and stop swearin and stuff but I still have the desire to sin all the time. Christians dont do this. so I am therefore not a true christian and I wont be one till I can act diffetently which is probably never. so i guess I'm doomed to hell. I HAVE TRIED PRAYER AND ACCOUNTABLE PARTNERS AND BIBLE READING FOR WEEKS AND NOTHING CHANGED SO THERE. I'm doomed so bye byes!!!​

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A bad decision, you will probably regret the words you just typed. I know many here will repeat what I am saying.

I would suggest you rethink, I will not be one who says you will go to Hell (I am of the once saved always saved camp). However, by the same token, once you are a Christian there is no going back. The same God who declared he was a jealous God, will pursue to drive you back, and that is not a fun thing to have happen. Better repent while you still can.

do you feel that you have to give up and not continue on serving God ..but yourself?
is that not the worse thing to fight on this earth ..is our own flesh?
our flesh wants to be pleased.. it wants to take control .. over our spiritual life.
our flesh is our biggest enemy! you are gonna give into it and let your soul starve from the word of God. how can one say that Gods holy word is boring? that is sacred and no its not boring. you have to have a love for it .. and a desire to want to learn. have you lost all your desire? do you need to feel something to make sure that its right for you? if you never felt God in your life .. would you turn away? God loved you before you were even born! cant you love him and his words enough to obey him?
if you never felt Gods spirit could the truth alone keep you in his will? you are young
and theres so much to learn of our father. sometimes ..being on the mountain is good.. but sometimes when you are feeling really low ..thats where you find God the most! he carrys you thru ... you cant serve 2 masters.. you will love one and hate the other... the bible teaches us that .. so can you say God i hate you and love the devil when you give up on God? because the bible dont lie .. are you going to say that? its either him or satan. we all must give up our lifes for him .. but how much are we rewarded afterwards. theres alot of things in this world that looks so good ..but yet its all material things.. there is nothing here that should ever take you away from God.. all this stuff here will end .. but God never ends ..he lives forever ..he lives thru us. we are all made in his image. each and everyone of us will stand before God .. we will give account for everything we do. we all must be spotless and blameless before him. we must all repent and confess our faults to him. he is a forgiving and loving father. he knows how hard it is for us down here. jesus himself knew ..he was a fleshly man .. but he was not of this world. jesus knows the failures we all have ..
but we have him to go to when we do fall .. he picks us up and helps us walk again. theres not anyone good but him ..we were all sinners .. but in due time christ died for us. christ is our only hope .. if we lose sight of him ..we lose sight of God. let us all serve him. paul said that he ran a good race and fought a good fight. we need to be like paul. lets not give up ..but fight to keep the faith.

we all need to pray for him. he really does not speak like he really cares. thats so sad ..