Im 16 years old, and im christian, as well as my family. i like to skateboard and have gotten good at it but there are so many influences that have strayed me from my path. As many times as my dad tells me to stay away from the satanic symbolism, it keeps happening over and over again. i've been really trying, but the consequences get worse every time. this time my board was broken because of it. I know im not supposed to have any type of symbolism but i dont know why it keeps happening. I've went out of my way to erase any trace of it in my life, but something always comes up. As much as i've prayed, nothing's changing and i just don't want my parents to hate me. Im sick of the temptation to the point where i've broken down crying. i need help to completely resist temptation because its ruining my life. i just want everything to stop.
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Somebody please help me, I'm lost ;-;
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Overcoming the flesh is not just about determination, but a Godly walk. I just wonder if you are not just a follower of the Bible and God's teachings, rather than being a "born again" believer by faith and devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ??? I am not judging you, but from what you say I don't know what your real heart is toward the Savior. Do you know Him and make Him lord of your life? Real Christians walk and talk with the Lord Jesus, and seek friends and activities that honor God, always to avoid anything that will draw one away from their communion with their Savior. It is not about being perfect, but being Godly in heart. I don't see that "skateboarding" is the problem, but probably what your activities are???
Maybe you need to read again John 14 and have daily devotions with the Lord??? Our life as a "child of God" must be intimate faith and trust in the Lord, not just a Christian type walk. He will preserve that one! Well, I will pray for you, friend. Write me if you are an earnest seeker.
Maybe you need to read again John 14 and have daily devotions with the Lord??? Our life as a "child of God" must be intimate faith and trust in the Lord, not just a Christian type walk. He will preserve that one! Well, I will pray for you, friend. Write me if you are an earnest seeker.
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Hi Gabriel,
You are not being 100% clear with what the issue is that you are struggling with, which could be read as either skateboarding, or drawing satanic symbols - I am assuming it is the latter.
The answer is to take the temptation to Jesus for His help, call upon His name, and he will answer. I will be praying for you.
You are not being 100% clear with what the issue is that you are struggling with, which could be read as either skateboarding, or drawing satanic symbols - I am assuming it is the latter.
The answer is to take the temptation to Jesus for His help, call upon His name, and he will answer. I will be praying for you.
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So, what do you think being a Christian is, exactly? It looks to me like you have some confusion in this area and so you're having the struggle that you are. What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus, a Christian? If you can get the answer sorted out, the kind of struggle you're having will dissolve.
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Ok gabriel, please tell me this isn't over skateboarding because it's not a sin. Now about Satanic symbolism I expect you mean something like the pentagram. What you might not know is that it has nothing to do with Satan, its based on astronomy it's only occult when you use it to practice magic. It has five points and seven inner points, it represents the twelve months of the year. Adolescence can be a confusing time, becoming an adult isn't going to make life easier with regards to temptation, in fact it provides more opportunities. I really don't know what you are struggling with here but if it's symbols on your skateboard I just wish I had your problems. I would just figure out a way to put something else on it like a fish IXOYE symbol or maybe a cross.
Grace and peace,
Mark
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