How Long?

[sentipente]

What lesson have I learned in suffering?

If you do what God says He lets people hurt you. If you don't do what He says He punishes you.

How could I believe God loves me? I feel like God hates me, that He has cursed me. I can never do enough to please God. My life has always been about suffering.

God, when will you prove me wrong?

This is what happens when you believe the view of the Creator that is popularly preached. The call it a "personal God" as if there is any other kind. The Creator has given to his creation all it needs to make life what it should be. He gave us the intelligence we need to take care of each other. We can only take care of each other if we believe that we belong one to another. Sadly, this is not so. We have adopted theologies and philosophies that have placed us in opposing camps and these theologies and philosophies give us the justification to hurt each other. Don't blame God when things go wrong in your life and don't believe you are special to him when things go right. Stuff happens based on what you do or what others do. Follow the example of Joseph who lived as anyone in his position would live if he knew that God was with him regardlesss of his condition.

 

[Moriah_Conquering_Wind]

Woob, I have never understood how/why God permits His Name to be execrated by those who claim it for themselves. Jesus said there would be tares; but He did not say all Christendom would be populated by the most vicious, lying, grasping, greedy, cruel, sadistic tormentors on the face of the earth. The kingdom of Heaven has been overrun by that of the Abyss, it seems, till there is no telling them apart. Deicide is imminent. IMMINENT. and EMMANENT. Jesus said in the WORLD we would have tribulation. That's what I went into Christ expecting. Instead I found the opposite. The people of God despise me and tear me to pieces, eat my flesh, burn me with fire, and the children of the World open their arms to comfort me, place healing balm on my wounds, try to persuade me all would be well if I left the toxic cesspool fairytale known as "religion". And you know what? Sometimes I think they are right. But having seen, you cannot UNsee. I have "seen" God (not literally with my eyes but I have encountered Him). I know He is real. I have lain with Satan. I know HE is real.

 

[woobadooba]

How do you figure, exactly? Sincere question, not bait or bicker.

If I tell you that you have a legitimate case against someone that has damaged your property, to take them to court and fight to get some kind of recourse because others have done this in the past and won, but I never really had experienced this myself, would that mean my advice is invalid because I didn't have the same experience as them?

Does ice-cream lose its flavor if I don't taste it?

 

[sentipente]

I have lain with Satan.

Can you expand on this? Do you have pictures?

 

[woobadooba]

Would some money help? I'm not rich but I can certainly afford to share.... I could at least cover this tab for you?

I would prefer that you use your money to take care of your needs. We will get through this. But thank you for offering

 

[sentipente]

If I tell you that you have a legitimate case against someone that has damaged your property, to take them to court and fight to get some kind of recourse because others have done this in the past and won, but I never really had experienced this myself, would that mean my advice is invalid because I didn't have the same experience as them?

Different situations. There is no potential that taking someone to court could be considered to be a criminal act. Telling someone they should not pay taxes is an inducement to an act that could be attract prosecution by the authorities.

 

[sentipente]

Ironically, the only ones NOT doing this to me at the moment are you good folks here in SDA-ville.

I could tell you why but I'll allow you to enjoy this sanctuary.

 

[woobadooba]

Different situations. There is no potential that taking someone to court could be considered to be a criminal act. Telling someone they should not pay taxes is an inducement to an act that could be attract prosecution by the authorities.

I don't think anyone here has encouraged Moriah not to pay taxes. The point is whether or not it is lawful to prosecute or fine people for not paying income tax, and under what context this would apply.

 

[NightEternal]

Can you expand on this? Do you have pictures?

Senti, you are just rotten to the core, did you know that?

 

[Moriah_Conquering_Wind]

Can you expand on this? Do you have pictures?

No silly. We do not take pictures.
However if you ever have the misfortune to meet Me in person you might be favored with a glimpse of something. Or not. Depends. It's not up to ME after all ... precious little is, in fact. LOL.

 

[Moriah_Conquering_Wind]

I could tell you why but I'll allow you to enjoy this sanctuary.

No, speak plainly. Please.

 

[sentipente]

Senti, you are just rotten to the core, did you know that?

Sometimes I just can't help myself.

 

[Moriah_Conquering_Wind]

Sometimes I just can't help myself.

^^ quoted for truth ^^