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Victor Kifyak said:

I posted this earlier, but some things happened, and I'm posting it again.

This might be hard to understand. I don't really know if I can explain it well, but I'll try. I'm kind of superstitious. I think something like "if you do/don't do this thing, something bad will happen." And even though I know that those things aren't actually going to happen, I still fear and stress over those thoughts. I've also had thoughts like "if you love someone, then do/don't do this thing."

And the "someone" is referring to God.

Would these thoughts be blasphemous? Since I'm lind of tying my love for Him to something I do? I don't know, like I said, I don't really know how to explain it well, I just thought a thought like this, and now I feel bad about it, and want some reassurance. I'm sorry if you didn't understand or think this post wasn't worth your time.

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Seems to me you are focusing on blasphemy, whereas what you are actually experiencing is worry and anxiety.

May the Lord bring you peace to your heart. Amen


Matthew 11:28-30

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27)

Colossians 3:15

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. (Colossians 3:15)

2 Thessalonians 3:16

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. (2 Thessalonians 3:16)

Psalm 55:22

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. (Psalm 55:22)

Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. (Proverbs 12:25)

1 Peter 5:6-8

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:6-8)

Psalm 23:4

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4)

Hebrews 13:5-6

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” (Hebrews 13:5-6)

Psalm 56:3

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. (Psalm 56:3)

Matthew 6:25-34

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can anyone of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you-you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (Matthew 6:25-34)

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Romans 8:38-39

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39)

Philippians 4:6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)

Luke 12:24-34

Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn, yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? “Consider how the wildflowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you-you of little faith! And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Luke 12:24-34)

Sounds like another way of saying, "If you do/don't do this thing, God will punish you." Not blasphemous, but this constant oppression and fear, especially in spite of knowing they aren't going to happen, doesn't sound like it's from God at all. It sounds like it is the product of your own mind, either with or without the devil pushing you in that direction.

Victor Kifyak said:

I posted this earlier, but some things happened, and I'm posting it again.

This might be hard to understand. I don't really know if I can explain it well, but I'll try. I'm kind of superstitious. I think something like "if you do/don't do this thing, something bad will happen." And even though I know that those things aren't actually going to happen, I still fear and stress over those thoughts. I've also had thoughts like "if you love someone, then do/don't do this thing."

And the "someone" is referring to God.

Would these thoughts be blasphemous? Since I'm lind of tying my love for Him to something I do? I don't know, like I said, I don't really know how to explain it well, I just thought a thought like this, and now I feel bad about it, and want some reassurance. I'm sorry if you didn't understand or think this post wasn't worth your time.

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I don’t think I would think of it as blasphemy, I would concentrate on the other word you used “superstiscious”.

Feelings of superstition are not really thoughts or feelings that God condones. I can’t look up the Bible verses right now but God strongly tells us to stay away from sorcery, whichcraft, ect in Leviticus.

You might do a Google search on “Bible Leviticus sorcery” and you should find it. There are other words in that verse like ‘divination’ that is probably a closer match to your word superstitious.

God has a natural order to things. I’d recommend doing a little research on what the Bible has to say about it.

God bless.