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GOD centered discussions...

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LittleNipper

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As a Christian, it seems proper that any and all conversations and discussions of any real importance will eventually come around to a discussion or an inclusion of GOD. Often I to seem find that even minor topics will evolve into a discussion of GOD in one way or another. I certainly would not look at buying a house or a car or hiring a contractor without considering GOD or enlisting HIS help.
I remember once in junior high a fellow student once said that it didn't matter if we spoke of science, history, the weather, sports, television, music, radio, war, peace, crime, gym class-------eventually GOD always seemed to become THE topic.

I believe for real Christians that this is pretty much a fact... I guess I'm amused when someone gets annoyed that the topic has "strayed". The fact is it has arrived and not strayed at all. At least that is my conclusion. ;)
 
Ceridwen018

Ceridwen018

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I certainly would not look at buying a house or a car or hiring a contractor without considering GOD or enlisting HIS help.
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Why do you need god's help when buying a car? Why would god care about what car you get?
 
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LittleNipper

Well-Known Member
GOD knows what the future holds. GOD knows what I can afford and what will be a lemon. HE invariably knows what I need and what I'd like. Every car I've received I've had very good service.
 
Ceridwen018

Ceridwen018

Well-Known Member
You don't know what you can afford? You don't know what you need and what you like? What happens if someday you buy a car that doesn't work out for you? Will you blame god for steering you in the wrong direction, or just say that he didn't guide you on that one?
 
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LittleNipper

Well-Known Member
What I need is transportation, what I don't need is a lemon. GOD has supplied all my needs and has given me a wonderful mechanic too. Why walk in blindness when GOD will provide light for EVERYTHING...
 
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Allan

Member
LittleNipper said:
What I need is transportation, what I don't need is a lemon. GOD has supplied all my needs and has given me a wonderful mechanic too. Why walk in blindness when GOD will provide light for EVERYTHING...
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You are missunderstanding and do not have knowledge of God.
Miracles can happen but do you have true or enough faith to have God put new pistons in an engine when they are needed.

Somes makes of car are better than others and one type may be best suited for your lifestyle at the moment. Discuss this with your mechanic and pay him to check one out. It sounds as though he will be working on a car of yours at some stage but you must use your intelligence if your faith doesn't measure up.
 
Scott1

Scott1

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LittleNipper,

God bless you for your strong faith!

While some here might toss a few stones at you or tell you that you don't have a "knowledge of God"....... I applaud you for believing so strongly that God will provide for you in all things.

Don't let the lack of faith by some sway you from the love that must fill your heart being so close to God!

291 "In the beginning was the Word. . . and the Word was God. . . all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made." The New Testament reveals that God created everything by the eternal Word, his beloved Son. In him "all things were created, in heaven and on earth.. . all things were created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together." The Church's faith likewise confesses the creative action of the Holy Spirit, the "giver of life", "the Creator Spirit" (Veni, Creator Spiritus), the "source of every good".

Peace,
Scott
 
painted wolf

painted wolf

Grey Muzzle
what does this have to do with science?

Why is it that some people feel the need to cram thier religous views down the throats of others?

I don't liken every discussion to my religious views and personally I would appreciate others having the same consideration.

I think God would be ok with being left out of a conversation now and again.

wa:do
 
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Bryan X

Member
Ceridwen018 said:
Will you blame god for steering you in the wrong direction, or just say that he didn't guide you on that one?
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When something like that happens, God is testing your faith. Sometimes He may allow those minor things to happen. If you end up blaming Him because of being in that position, well, I guess that's just a sad result.

But whether or not [you know] God is involved, be strong and never give up.
 
Ceridwen018

Ceridwen018

Well-Known Member
When something like that happens, God is testing your faith. Sometimes He may allow those minor things to happen. If you end up blaming Him because of being in that position, well, I guess that's just a sad result.
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Alright, let's talk about this for a minute. Why would blaming god be a sad result? What would be the happy result? To just take in stride? "Aw god, that's alright. You let me down big time on that one, but it's cool--I know you're just testing me. Screw around with my life as much as you want, ok?"

What is he testing you for anyway? To see if you'll still love him even when he lets bad things happen to you? That doesn't sound like a very healthy relationship to me. If I were to allow bad things to happen to my kids, and even put them in harms way from time to time, just to see if they'd still love me on the other side, they'd be taken away from me by child's services, let alone the fact that they themselves would regard me as a crazy psychopath. "C'mon now kids! Let's get our priorities straight here! What's more important to you: Our metaphysical loving bond, or your material little lives?? Can't take it with you when you die, kids..."
 
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Drewstom

Member
Bryan X said:
When something like that happens, God is testing your faith. Sometimes He may allow those minor things to happen.
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Is God also testing us when major events happen? Or are major events like war out of his control. If god can control people why does he let terrible things like war happen?
 
Mr Spinkles

Mr Spinkles

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LOL We're supposed to be discussing God-centered discussions, but now we've entered one....this is all off topic, technically.
 
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dan

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God gives us trials so we can become stronger people. Comparing it to putting a child in harm's way is inaccurate because God is in total control and will not let something happen to us that He did not intend to let happen. You would, on the other hand, expect your child to experience life for himself and learn from his own mistakes, right? You can't make all his decisions for him, can you? No, you have to let him fall down so he can learn to pick himself back up. It's the same relationship with God. Imagine a father who knows exactly when to help and when to let the child figure it out for himself and you have imagined our relationship with God.
 
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Bryan X

Member
Drewstom said:
Is God also testing us when major events happen? Or are major events like war out of his control. If god can control people why does he let terrible things like war happen?
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Oh, the usual questions again. And besides you, who said anything about God "controlling" people?

By the way, welcome to the Forums. An introduction would be nice.
 
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Lightkeeper

Well-Known Member
Let's get on topic here and I will start a new thread here in Religious Debates. Please refer to the first post of this thread to stay on topic.
 
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