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I think the easiest and most reliable way to respond is by simply quoting relevant scripture and just leaving it at that. For example if you think that the scripture contradicts what a post says, then quote the scripture that contradicts it. Allow the scripture to speak for itself, rather than...

My personal advice is not to worry if other people don't seem to get it, as far as perceiving what you are perceiving. There are some pervasive, deeply-embedded beliefs within the church that actually have no scriptural backing (or at most, only when something is cherry picked out of context and...

So if one were to experience surges in terrible emotions and perceptions, would that be considered possession or oppression? I honestly find it difficult to even think about in sincerity, let alone talk about. Probably a good 90% of what I experience, the secular world considers to be mental...

Mmm but how would you know? I've caught it a couple times, but only in retrospect, not in the moment. For example an egocentric pity party might not seem to be just that in the moment that one is experiencing it, and if there is a spiritual infection, then it might be extremely difficult to...

I searched online for information about the Jezebel spirit, finding lots of material about how to recognize the Jezebel spirit influencing other people. But a few different search attempts did not get me anything on how to recognize a Jezebel spiritual influence in yourself. Which I what I would...

I think it's important to consider the bigger picture. Jesus explained that God is love, so it's important to begin with that foundation when trying to understand God's perspective in His design of humanity. He wouldn't create us to have a strong desire for something that is inherently sinful...

It's time for you to really get to know Jesus. First let's start with what you experienced as a child, with the betrayal and abandonment of a father figure, and all of the emotional strife in the home. Matthew 18:6 KJV: But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it...

Satan is so blinded by arrogance that it makes him spiritually retarded. God's love wins for anyone who is seeking Him. Hence Jesus Himself let us know, "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he...

(Revelation 3:19) "Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent." (Hebrews 12:11) "For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." Discipline does not mean...

I don't really see it in terms of singleness being a blessing, at least not to an extent or in such a way that I would say to someone who is single and doesn't want to be, "Your singleness is a blessing!" Because it isn't said from a genuine place in the heart of the speaker the vast majority of...

There is one reason that stands out to me especially, as far as why the death of Christ (in addition to the resurrection) is so significant. To understand, I think first it's important to get some questions out in the open, the sorts of questions that believers might sometimes have in secret...

[Staff edit] There really is Christian music for almost genre out there, if one goes digging for it. I even found Christian rap on Youtube that was pretty good, has decent bass and good work out beat.

I have found that it helps to do a little introspection and try to assess why I am attracted to something, such as a song. Much of the time, when it is a spiritually inappropriate song (as the example), I can fairly quickly figure out what is really going on. For example, a lot of the music I...

I'm going to speak very frankly in order to attempt to get my point across, but no disrespect is meant in that frankness. The male/female pronouns used in the scriptures to me are not the same as far as the way I think of male/female among humans. Male/female among humans to me is a matter of...

I think it can be a problem if it becomes misguided, if a person falls into the trap of fantasizing for the sake of ego (i.e. wanting to be the hero), as opposed to doing the little, meaningful things that they can. The scriptures do show us that God enjoys artistic praise and love, the example...

Well there is John 3:5 NIV: Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit." KJV: Jesus answered, "Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of...

Well I don't really consider it my business whether or not someone is walking with the Lord, unless I am considering them as a mentor (pastor, Bible study leader, etc) or considering them for marriage. Outside of those two scenarios, I'm not even really sure how I would attempt to go about...

The video itself is well done, in my opinion. I appreciate it when someone is succinct and straightforward when making a video explaining their stance on something. The thing about the stance itself, is that it is based on cherry picking out of Leviticus, which has other rules/sins listed that...

If you find a Christian woman and fall mutually in love with each other, then I'd say go for it. What I'd say you don't really want to do is the equivalent of cold-calling, going from woman to woman just trying to find one that is willing to be your girlfriend/wife. The way that usually goes...

Well to speak frankly, I don't think it's unreasonable for me to want a women-only rule for an area where I'm going to be sitting down half naked in a rickety little stall that doesn't even completely conceal me, and strangers can walk into the room at any time. Now if there is some additional...