Creating problems to be saved

[JuniperEmcee]

Hi, my name is Juniper and I'm here to connect again with my faith that began circa 2016. I am converting to Protestantism from Greek Orthodox.

I find myself asking questions to God about what his plan for me is.. and really I'm just finding myself feeling cornered, and thinking that I'm going to suffer the worst scenarios because I am trying to "prove God wrong."

I just want to ask if anyone is familiar with the concept of creating problems for yourself, in an attempt to make God save you.

As I search within myself I find that I am chasing the people and circumstances that would leave me destitute...all so that I could be 'rescued' by Jesus.

How do I deal with something like this? What do I need to pray? How do I stop all these bad things from happening? Life on my terms in horrible, and I've stated to Christ that I want him to take charge... I think he has but honestly, I'm worried about this idea of trying to create problems in order to be rescued!!

Please help.

Thank you.

Juniper.

 

[d taylor]

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You are supposed to grow in you faith, by finding accurate teachers of The Bible. Creating problems for yourself solves nothing. You will remain a child in the faith, by not properly learning The Bible.

Excellent Biblical resource Grace Evangelical Society

 

[JuniperEmcee]

Thanks for the reply.

Perhaps I can frame the question(s) another way:

1. Has anyone found that they create problems for themselves (relational, emotional, psychological, etc.) as a way of being saved or rescued?

2. What is the best way to correct this type of behavior?

3. Are there any resources to explore about self-destructive behavior and the attempt to be "rescued" or saved by Christ?

Thank you.

 

[Dan Perez]

Hi, my name is Juniper and I'm here to connect again with my faith that began circa 2016. I am converting to Protestantism from Greek Orthodox.

I find myself asking questions to God about what his plan for me is.. and really I'm just finding myself feeling cornered, and thinking that I'm going to suffer the worst scenarios because I am trying to "prove God wrong."

I just want to ask if anyone is familiar with the concept of creating problems for yourself, in an attempt to make God save you.

As I search within myself I find that I am chasing the people and circumstances that would leave me destitute...all so that I could be 'rescued' by Jesus.

How do I deal with something like this? What do I need to pray? How do I stop all these bad things from happening? Life on my terms in horrible, and I've stated to Christ that I want him to take charge... I think he has but honestly, I'm worried about this idea of trying to create problems in order to be rescued!!

Please help.

Thank you.

Juniper.

Here what I believe you should do !!

In 1 Cor 11:1 Paul says , You become IMITATORS of me , just as I also am of Christ .

In Rom 1: 1 , reads , Paul a slave of Christ Jesus , a CALLED apostles having been SEPARATED // APHORIZO , which means Paul was LIMITED , BOUNFRIES and was SEPERATED , to only FOR God's GOSPEL .

God;s Gospel is found in , Eph 3:9 To make all as to what is the DISPENSATION of the MYSTERY , the one kept secret

from the AGES , did not quote it all , read the rest .

And there is a similar verse in Rom 16:25 and 26 for the OBED IENCE of FAITH .

dan p

 

[David Lamb]

Thanks for the reply.

Perhaps I can frame the question(s) another way:

1. Has anyone found that they create problems for themselves (relational, emotional, psychological, etc.) as a way of being saved or rescued?

2. What is the best way to correct this type of behavior?

3. Are there any resources to explore about self-destructive behavior and the attempt to be "rescued" or saved by Christ?

Thank you.

The bible says that before we become Christians, in other words, before we are saved, we are dead in trespasses and sins. I don't see that we could create a problem greater than that. Also, we are not told in the bible to create problems in order to be saved.

 

[Dan Perez]

The bible says that before we become Christians, in other words, before we are saved, we are dead in trespasses and sins. I don't see that we could create a problem greater than that. Also, we are not told in the bible to create problems in order to be saved.

I have been studying for over 40 years and this what Paul says . Be IMITATOR of me as I also am of Jesus Christ

ND IS 2 Tim 2:15 Study to present yourself accepted by God , a workman having no cause RIGHTLY DIVIDING

the WORD of TRUTH !! You can find me on the section called DISPENSATIONAL if you want !!

dan p

 

[David Lamb]

I have been studying for over 40 years and this what Paul says . Be IMITATOR of me as I also am of Jesus Christ

ND IS 2 Tim 2:15 Study to present yourself accepted by God , a workman having no cause RIGHTLY DIVIDING

the WORD of TRUTH !! You can find me on the section called DISPENSATIONAL if you want !!

dan p

I agree with the importance of studying the word. I am not quite sure how this relates to my post which you were answering. Sorry.