I keep having bad thoughts towards God , how do I know is not me , Do God knows that I don't want to think this way? Do I have to feel scare ? Is bad if I ignored my bad thoughts..
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How do I know if I'm evil , how do I know is not me thinking bad things about God
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We are all evil. Trying not to think thoughts will only ensure they remain.
"Well may the accuser roar of sins that I have done
I know them all and thousands more. Jehovah knoweth none." - Whitlock Gandy From Hymns for the Little Flock
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If you let your mind "feed on evil" you are opening the windows of the soul (your eyes) to evil and evil is most certainly coming in.
Feeding on evil occurs when we choose to avoid the Bible and just stick with movies, games, entertainment, social media etc.
There is truth in the Word of God ... many people know that - so they choose to avoid it.
As others note - we all have sinful natures - but at the same time "God draws all mankind unto Him" John 12:32 - so even though all are fallen - all are drawn - all can respond to the gospel.
in Christ,
Bob
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Bad thoughts towards God? Can you describe some of these thoughts dkarla?
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Curious then, why does it seem like a lot of Christians don't read the Bible, or just read the good parts?
And OP, don't feel scared about making God mad or being evil or anything. We all have bad thoughts at times, but we should focus on the good. Here's a good reminder though: if you fear that you're turning evil, then you're likely not going to turn evil.
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Most of my thoughts are that God is going to kill me, that I always say why I have to be grateful that before I was scared of my thoughts ,and something I'm not ,that make me evil ,oh thinking no Matter what god is not going to kill me ,like no Metter what I think ,and that make me think I'm evil , oh I'm thinking with arrogance
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CrystalDragon
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That's borderline psychological abuse toward yourself. Such a view only causes misery, and when I see people going through that it has me think that some are right when they say religion can be a form of abuse. If anything's evil in what you're going through, it's that view being evil toward you, your self-esteem, and your sense of worth.
Here's a good reminder though: if you fear that you're turning evil, then you're likely not going to turn evil.
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Here's how you know if you're alive or dead: 1 John 3:14
You can also know if it's not you by whether or not you consent: Romans 7:16-17
If you're experiencing fear, then you're experiencing a lack of love: 1 John 4:18 which results in a lack of trust, or, faith: Mark 4:40, Mark 8:21
Fear causes fight or flight: both naturally and mentally. If you're fighting, it's because your understanding is askew and causing fear; fix the understanding and there is no fear: Isaiah 41:13, Isaiah 43:5, Isaiah 35:4, Lamentations 3:57, Joel 2:21, Luke 12:32
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"How do I know I am evil"?
The answer to that question can really be answered in a single verse in the bible:
Isaiah 64:6 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
While Isaiah was saying this to God's "chosen" people, AKA: "Israelites", it applies to every person that has ever existed. It will be the case of all of those yet unborn!
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
1 John 1:10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
Ecclesiastes 7:20 For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Note: All sin is evil (wicked).
"How do I know it is not me thinking bad things about God?"
All of the above tells us that it is NOT us thinking bad things about God necessarily. Rather; even IF we are not thinking bad things about Him, we are still ALL wicked regardless.
It is this that caused God to come to this earth IN the flesh* (called Jesus) to save His own, but they did not receive Him. This resulted in God's wrath towards them and He then opened up salvation to all; be they Jew or Gentile, male or female. And whosoever receives Jesus (believes IN Him) will be saved from going to hell and have "everlasting life".
* 1 Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was "manifest in the flesh", justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
In any case, may Jesus richly bless you and yours always,
And may you have a very:
"MERRY CHRISTMAS!"
To hell with "Happy Kwanzaas", "Happy Hannukah's" and "Happy Holidays".
Those cliche's are offensive to true Born Again Christians; no differently than those who call people the "N" word. OH indeed yes.
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Prayer along study of Gods word will reduce your anxiety.
John 14:27 ►
New International Version
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.
Philippians 4:7
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
John 14:27 ►
New International Version
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.
Philippians 4:7
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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Are you saying that you feel that if you do not punish and torture yourself with guilt, that God is going to punish you with death?
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I don't know why you would think like this. If God wanted to kill you, then why did He become a man out of His great Love for you, and wanting to be close to you so as to heal you? Why did he accept being killed in a most painful way and pray and desire the salvation of his own torturers and killers? Why did He suffer these things for you if He hates you and wants to punish you?
dkarla, do you have any knowledge of ever having been abused by someone?
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I don't know, what would you call abuse? Since I have memory on my personal relationship I always have being abused (verba) and physically by past relationship, i have as lot of anxiety , depresion scare of dying and not be the person I need to be , scare of not knowing what will happen with my kids if I dye, and I'm scare of not being scare , that if I think nothing bad is going to happen something bad idea going to happen , I don't. Have a plan ,a purpose fear of not knowing , what if I don't have a chance no more of doing things right..
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Abuse can be any physical, or even verbal abuse. "Neglect" (by parents or caregivers) is also abuse, which can lead to very painful emotional problems. Sexual abuse can certainly cause much fear and pain. It just seems to me that you really need to see someone in person about all of this pain you have inside of you. Lord be merciful.
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It's almost certain this is causes by past abuse, something most of us are not qualified to deal with. I mean it's easy for us to say or think you should just have normal thoughts, but you cannot do that because you weren't treated normally.
If anyone knows someone that has gone through what I assume is spousal abuse (if that is not the type abuse, maybe you can explain), maybe y'all can get them to offer advice here. Otherwise, all I can recommend is professional help. Have you tried professional help, Dkarla?
As mentioned God is just not going to treat you badly, for the reasons already mentioned, but sometimes what we know as logical, clearly doesn't help us in cases like this. Wish I had the answers for you.
I do know just talking about these things can help so hope something good will come from you being here, and maybe someone will come along that better understands what you are going through.
If anyone knows someone that has gone through what I assume is spousal abuse (if that is not the type abuse, maybe you can explain), maybe y'all can get them to offer advice here. Otherwise, all I can recommend is professional help. Have you tried professional help, Dkarla?
As mentioned God is just not going to treat you badly, for the reasons already mentioned, but sometimes what we know as logical, clearly doesn't help us in cases like this. Wish I had the answers for you.
I do know just talking about these things can help so hope something good will come from you being here, and maybe someone will come along that better understands what you are going through.
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