Need Help

[The_Lords_Froggy]

There are a lot of problems with my life. Sin has a bad hold on me, it seems to cling to me. I just caught an awful perspective of my life today. Sarah and I (Sarah is my bestest best friend in the living world) are always joking around and playing. We're seniors in high school and we seem to always have something jokingly to say about the Freshmen and other things. Well, she has this little joke, which I thought of just today after I got home.. Sarah uses it as a greeting, most of the time, refering to her past. Sarah: "Hi, I'm Satan, this is my minion." Most of the time, she's referring to me. Of course, we're joking, and as I answer back and answered back in the past, I didn't even think about what I was saying. I came home and the realization hit me about what this meant. It might've been a joke, but it wasn't so funny as I sat down and thought about it. I don't know exactly how to describe that sin, or what it's classified as, so please help me with that one.
Next subject, sin has such a tight hold on me that I pop off at the mouth at any opportunity that I have. Cursing is a bad thing for me, as is getting angry without cause and other things which I won't mention here. I also thought about it today, and I realized..I don't want to go to hell. Christianity, the idea that Christ came and died for me..that means we're saved from hell, right? I'm not so sure if I'm saved. I know that Christ came and died for me, I know that He lived..but I don't feel any actual love. All I know is that I'm scared of hell. Suggestions, please? Comments? Anything which would help? God bless and thank you for reading.

 

[Lilly of the Valley]

You need to recieve the Lord's love for you. He loves you soooo much!

 

[The_Lords_Froggy]

I am extremely worried that I have rejected God, especially with that 'minion' thing. Have I, or is there still hope for me? Am I headed straight for hell?

 

[crossrunner]

No, you're not headed for Hell...if you have accepted Christ as your Savior and accepted His gift of salvation. Actually your joke sounds like something my niece would say. She has a similar sense of humor.
If God is convicting you of the minion thing then...just merely confess it to Him, ask for forgiveness and repent of it.
I think if you had truly rejected God, He wouldn't be dealing with you about this thing or you wouldn't care about it. His mercy is certainly much much greater than a silly little joke.

 

[The_Lords_Froggy]

Thank you for answering my questions, both of you. =) God bless everyone who read this, even. God bless all.

 

[Radagast]

There are a lot of problems with my life. Sin has a bad hold on me, it seems to cling to me.

And to all of us... see what St Paul says on the topic (quoted in this old post).

... Sarah uses it as a greeting, most of the time, refering to her past. Sarah: "Hi, I'm Satan, this is my minion." Most of the time, she's referring to me.

Now that it worries you, you probably shouldn't do it again.

...Christ came and died for me..that means we're saved from hell, right? I'm not so sure if I'm saved. I know that Christ came and died for me, I know that He lived

And if you have accepted Christ as your Saviour -- as you have -- all your sins are forgiven (past, present, and future). The more you realise that, the more love you will feel.

Hope this helps,

-- Radagast

 

[The_Lords_Froggy]

=) Thank you. I've talked to my friend about it, and I've said what I have to. I'm going to refrain from doing such a thing again. Praise God.

 

[Friendship]

Devil worshipers have been saved so dont think that, the feeling you had about what you did is called conviction which is good that means the Lord is dealing with you and wants you to commit to him repent of your sins and ask Jesus to come into your heart and save you and change you, seek the Lord and let him fill you with his love not just out of fear of hell not for a fire escape but because you want a friend in Jesus. I did some stupid stuff too when I was a teen and the enemy always uses that fear tactic of making you think your unforgivable its a lie so dont listen to it and get involved with some other christians sometimes we have to seperate ourselves from people who are not good for us so that we can grow stronger in the Lord without those friends dragging us back in so you may have to go through an alone time which is good because it gives you time to get a closer relationship with God.

 

[Rage4Christ]

Froggy I'm pretty sure God can tell the difference between a joke and serious satan worship.

You're seeing too much Fear and anxiety in the message of Christ. Stop.
Christ is unconditional love.
Christ has a sense of humor. Life should be lived, and lived well. Happiness and laughter are all part of the path to Christ.

Turning away from Christ is serious, malicious and self-hating business. You'll know it when you've done it.

So be of good cheer. Try not to take religion so seriously. Its fun. Its hard. But fun.

 

[godsgoofygirl02]

It is by grace that we have been saved. He loves you and does not expect you to be perfect. Everyone sins. The difference between a christian and a non is the way one handles the sin.

 

[TheMainException]

You are saved from the moment you accept Christ until you enter the Kingdom. Never fear that you aren't saved...but, to love Christ is to try and listen to his word....and love is very important. I'm not trying to bust on you....actually, Christ loves you no matter what you do...one of the best things you can do to try and get rid of these sins you are facing is to pray about it and pray with an elder in your church...God bless...I know cursing is a tough one to get rid of, anger to...I get angry in the halls for no reason at everybody....it's stupid...but I'm working on it...so keep praying.

 

[TheMainException]

I am extremely worried that I have rejected God, especially with that 'minion' thing. Have I, or is there still hope for me? Am I headed straight for hell?

If you're worried about it...that means that the Lord's spirit is in you and working...as long as you feel bad about these things, you are moving closer to getting to know God...we make mistakes, Jesus understands that, and he forgives us every time.