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Right well there are a few people in church ( figures ) that are talking amongst themselves saying

"Das is lost, he doesn't have a job, no drivers license, he is really behind"

Obviously this is incorrect as money, cars and jobs won't give me salvation, they should be asking Where is Das in his faith? I wonder how his relationship is with God? See questions like that are better because God will give me slavation, not working at McDonalds lol but my question is are there any verses that....well I know there are, versus that tell you that the ways of the earth does not matter? Becuae appearently they want Bible proof.
 

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Well not exactly, We all know that The ways of the earth are not important such as job, car, money etc. Where in the Bible does it say that the "worldy" things are not impotant and that what is important is your relationship with God is? or something,

I do have other versus I need to find for the book I am writting, Like if the Bible mentions anything on how to deal with peer pressure, rumors,
Christian friendships etc. I have alot of stuff from the buible in my book, but not as much as I would like too have


and yes I know i should just read it myself, but I am reading 7 books right now and I would like for this book to come out before my hair turns white!
 
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I don't know if these exactly answer your question, but here are a few verses:

Matthew 6:19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
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2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
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1 Timothy 6:3 If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, 4 he is conceited and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions 5 and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.

1TI 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

1TI 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you 14 to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 which God will bring about in his own time--God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, 16 who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen.

1TI 6:17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
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James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. 6 But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.

JAS 1:9 The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. 10 But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. 11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business.

JAS 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

 
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Right well there are a few people in church ( figures ) that are talking amongst themselves saying

"Das is lost, he doesn't have a job, no drivers license, he is really behind"

Obviously this is incorrect as money, cars and jobs won't give me salvation, they should be asking Where is Das in his faith? I wonder how his relationship is with God? See questions like that are better because God will give me slavation, not working at McDonalds lol but my question is are there any verses that....well I know there are, versus that tell you that the ways of the earth does not matter? Becuae appearently they want Bible proof.

"The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for that is the whole duty of everyone. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil." (Ecc 12:13-14 NRSV)


Next time they accuse you of being lost, say to them, "To what context are you referring?" Most likely they will inform you that it has nothing to do with your salvation, but with your priorities. Then you can respond to them by saying, "Well, instead of telling me that I need to get my priorities straight, why don't you show me how to do that?"


Criticism without help is worthless...
 
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i'll do my best, I'm sorry I can't paste the links yet but here are my ideas.

-a great website biblegateway.com

-download this great free program called Bible desktop, from crosswire.com type the program into google to get the site.

-Studying together, a book by Pastor Mark Finely

-The study in the back of the NKJV has texts

-Gideons bibles have texts at the front.

I hope this helps!
 
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Mat 6:25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Mat 6:26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Mat 6:27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? Mat 6:28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: Mat 6:29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat 6:30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, [shall he] not much more [clothe] you, O ye of little faith? Mat 6:31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? Mat 6:32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. Mat 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
 
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Luckily I found this great Bible program, which is good because the font in my bible is to small for me to read. I am adding the Bible unto my SDAForum. I would die without the copy and paste option :)
 
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Luckily I found this great Bible program, which is good because the font in my bible is to small for me to read. I am adding the Bible unto my SDAForum. I would die without the copy and paste option :)

I know. It's so much better than having to type the verses. :)
 
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