Comments on: Rebuilding Trust

By: Jamie

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:50:52 +0000

Hi Val, I understand that the wrath of God can be a difficult aspect of His nature to understand in light of His love and mercy. The two never cancel each other out but are aspect of who He is. The verses you are referring to are addressed to the people of Judah and Jerusalem who were engaged in religious rituals that were aberrations of the proper worship that God inspires. They were sacrificing their children to pagan gods like Molech. God said that He would have never required such actions or rituals and were an abomination to Him.

However, as FIFI points out, when people turn their back on God the ultimate consequence is eternal separation from God in Hell. Jesus told of how at the Great Judgement He will send those who have turned their backs on Him by not serving the needs of the poor, the needy and the marginalized that they will be condemned to “the eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels” (Matthew 25:41) In another place Jesus warned of the terrible suffering that awaits those who choose to continue in rebellion against God for they will “be cast into hell, where THEIR WORM DOES NOT DIE, AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED.” (Mark 9:47-48)

The link you posted quotes 1John 4:8 which says “God is love.” It is because of His love that He sent Jesus His Son to us to warn us against our rebellion against Him and to die to pay the penalty for our life of sin and rebellion. If there were no Hell then why would Jesus have had to die?

The Good News is that we do not have to face an eternity of separation from God because of our rebellion against Him. Jesus has taken our punishment for that rebellion on Himself so that we could be set free. But if someone does not want to receive that free gift of forgiveness they will face the consequences and be sentenced to the fires of hell.

By: FIFI

FIFI — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:06:32 +0000

you are right val, God will never allow people to go to hell for sins, (plural), for they are already be taken care of by the sacrifice of Jesus; but make no mistakes about this honey, they will go straight to hell for the rejection of Jesus, (worst sin – singular)

By: val

val — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:18:13 +0000

God will not put any child created in his image no matter what their sins into a hell fire. It never entered God’s heart or mind to ever do such a thing Jer 7:31, Jer 19:5.
I would like to invite you to read http://minigoodtale.wordpress.com where the true word is delivered and proven.

By: Claire Colvin

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:26:20 +0000

Hi Ashton, When I read your comment the one that struck me was “I just hope that someday..my spouse will come and do something that will remove the bitterness.” I can understand where you’re coming from, but for me, I’ve never seen a situation where another person was able to remove an emotion from MY heart. It sounds like you’ve put a lot of effort into a genuine pursuit of philosophies and understanding. I think that’s really admirable. Have your studies given you a perspective on the idea of grace? I ask because in my own life my ability to forgive comes from knowing that God forgave me first. I learn the act of forgiveness by seeing it in action first. I don’t know how I would forgive without that.

A good friend of mine likes to remind me that I am not responsible for another person’s thoughts, feelings or actions. The reverse of that is also true – no one, not even your husband – is responsible for your feelings. If you’re dealing with bitterness the solution to that bitterness is not going to come from him. Even if you woke up tomorrow morning and he had transformed into the superhero of all husbands with completely flawless actions and responses in all circumstances, that alone would not remove bitterness from your heart. It would change his behaviour but it would be on you to change your response.

I absolutely believe that change is possible, but in my own life I have only found that last change through a relationship with God. I believe that it is him at work in my life, in my heart, that softens the harsher parts of my heart and teaches me how to love. I don’t think that I have the strength to be better all on my own, but God gives me that strength laced with a good dose of forgiveness and teaches me how to live better.

Bitterness is hard emotion to live with – it’s like sour milk you can’t mask the taste of it. Bitterness will leech out into all the corners until all of your experiences are seen through a bitter lens. You said that you were waiting for change, waiting for someone else to act. What would happen if you acted first instead? You’re staying, which is already a good and admirable act. But are you staying waiting for someone else to make the first move? Does your husband know what it is you’re hoping he’ll do?

There’s an article here that talks about God and love and forgiveness that you might find interesting. Bitterness is like a dandelion, the root goes deep and it can be hard to eradicate. What would it look like if you asked God to help?

By: Ashton

Ashton — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:11:35 +0000

Hi,

I had a wonderful feeling when i started reading this article and felt thankful to the writer. I am born and brought up in a non-christian community, but I try to read other texts from other communities as well.I believe in Darwinism and I must say “faith is a gift that I am yet to receive”.

I am having to deal with the 7th of the ten commandments (Philonic division) and having a difficult time forgiving. I understand that my love is “conditional”, but I always tell myself that the only condition is “moral upliftment of my better(or worse) half”. Its been quite some time now and I confess that I have not been as nice as I could/should be, because of my hurt. The best I can do is not to abandon, and I have not done that yet. In return I get some bad attitude and ego and abuses(I understand that they come only as a result of anger). I waiting for change, but with bitterness in heart, I just hope that someday..my spouse will come and do something that will remove the bitterness.

p.s. when I say something I mean the small insignificant acts of everyday life.

By: Jamie

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:53:11 +0000

Lord God I do pray for Alexis and her boyfriend. They need Your help in building trust in their relationship and finding forgiveness for that trust being broken. Help Alexis to trust in Your Holy Spirit to help her not to lie. When she is in those situations when the temptation comes up bring to her mind that she needs Your help and lead her to pray for Your strength to resist the temptation. Amen.

Alexis, a promise from Jesus that has made a big difference in my life is found in Galatians 5:16 “When we walk by the Spirit we will not satisfy the desires of the sinful nature.” What that means is if we live with an intentional dependence on the Holy Spirit He helps transform our minds so that we don’t fall captive to the temptations that control our lives. So find something that will be a reminder to commit to depending on His help. Maybe notes stuck up around you, or a string around your finger. Every time you see it remember that He will help lead you away from the temptations.

By: FIFI

FIFI — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:20:04 +0000

Hi alexis maria munroe, I will pray for you and pray that you will meet Jesus one day who loves you. I use to lie a lot myself. It started off as a joke but then, it became a habit. sometimes it still slips out but God helps me. I will also pray that you will marry him asap, it’s better than what you got now.

God bless

Happy New Year

By: alexis maria munroe

alexis maria munroe — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:05:00 +0000

Hey there guys. Please pray for me. I know abou how wrong it is to lie. Burt I’m having difficulty stoopping because of fear. U recently also lied to my Christian boyfriend. Please pray that he forgives me and that we can work through this. Thanks a lot. Alexist

By: FIFI

FIFI — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:45:31 +0000

I HEARD ABOUT THIS YEA….CONSPRIRACY THEORIES AND I KNOW SATAN IS ALWAYS PLANNING EVIL. I NEVER TRUSTED VACCINATION. SEEMS TO BE MAKING UP ONE OR MORE EVERY DECADE OR LESS THAN A DECADE. I BELIEVE IN THE BOOK OF REV AND BEFORE THE WORST HAPPENS, WE WILL BE TAKEN OUT OF THIS WORLD IN A TWINKLING OF AN EYE PRAISE GOD.

THANKS

By: FIFI

FIFI — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:41:51 +0000

THANKS FOR THE VID JAKE,

ABOUT VIRUS FOR THE BRAIN,(rolling eyes), THE DEVIL CAN GO TO HELL….HAHAHAH, HE WILL BE IN THE LAKE ONE DAY. CAN NOT COME SOONER FOR ME AND I AGREE WITH YOUR STATEMENT. BUT THE GATES OF HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST US AMEN AND AMEN.LET THEM TRY FOR WE KNOW WHO WE BELEIVE AND IN WHOME WE TRUST.

GOD BLESS YOU AND HAVE A GREAT WEEK.