"What is the biggest difference between my former life and my life in Christ? That I am happier, that life is easier? Not at all. The difference is that I am spiritually satisfied. There is more to learn and much room to grow, but the learning and growth spring from Christ as the foundation, not from a search outside Him. The search has ended; the thirst has been quenched; the hunger within has been filled."
--Marcia Montenegro
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
"What is the biggest difference between my former life and my life in Christ? That I am happier, that life is easier? Not at all. The difference is that I am spiritually satisfied. There is more to learn and much room to grow , but the learning and growth spring from Christ as the foundation, not from a search outside Him. The search has ended; the thirst has been quenched; the hunger within has been filled."--Marcia Montenegro
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Completely opposite from my experience but then spiritual satisfaction means jack sh!t to me.
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
"What is the biggest difference between my former life and my life in Christ? That I am happier, that life is easier? Not at all. The difference is that I am spiritually satisfied. There is more to learn and much room to grow, but the learning and growth spring from Christ as the foundation, not from a search outside Him. The search has ended; the thirst has been quenched; the hunger within has been filled."--Marcia Montenegro
If your not happy, why do it? Why sacrifice every other aspect of your being just to satisy one?
sounds idiotic to me....
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
"What is the biggest difference between my former life and my life in Christ? That I am happier, that life is easier? Not at all. The difference is that I am spiritually satisfied. There is more to learn and much room to grow, but the learning and growth spring from Christ as the foundation, not from a search outside Him. The search has ended; the thirst has been quenched; the hunger within has been filled."--Marcia Montenegro
Like Storm said it doesn't work for everyone. There are tons of people who convert from Christianity to other religions or to Athiesm.
Christianity is not a "panecia" for unsatisfied spirits. There's a different need for every Individual.
Originally posted by Storm
It will suit the spiritual needs of some people, but not everyone. If you feel that it is right for you, then pursue it. But there is no best choice for all people. There is only the best choice for you as an individual.
Storm, I hear you...I understand you...I feel you...But...
There is only one right Way to God.
My decision to follow Christ Jesus and to trust Him for salvation from my sins has nothing to do with an arbitrary choice. The only right choice for all people is Jesus the Christ.
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
Passive-agressive? I have never been accused of being that in the "real" world. Maybe something is getting lost in the translation.
Originally posted by Nellinator
You know that you make remarks testing people's patience and temper sometimes. But unlike some you use very polite language so that if someone were to lash out at you they would be the accused even tough you provoke it. Do you see what I mean? I just think it is funny, that's all. It is especially humorous when it works.
Yes, I set traps for people, because I want to know what is behind the post. If I am talking to a good person, like yourself, they will show that nature when under pressure. If an evil person is in the trap they like wise will show their nature.
BTW I don't believe people are good or evil, only their actions, but I didn't want to have to write a full page.
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
Storm, I hear you...I understand you...I feel you...But...There is only one right Way to God.
My decision to follow Christ Jesus and to trust Him for salvation from my sins has nothing to do with an arbitrary choice. The only right choice for all people is Jesus the Christ.
How do you know that ? Have you lived as every single person?
Throughout history soceities under Christianity, governments under Christianity for centuries have tried to live by God and horribly FAILED only causing more hatred, conflict, prejudice, and suffering to spread throughout people's lives.
Christianity has failed many times in the past for many people, how do you imagine it will work for anyone today ? 🙄
Originally posted by JesusIsAlive
"What is the biggest difference between my former life and my life in Christ? That I am happier, that life is easier? Not at all. The difference is that I am spiritually satisfied. There is more to learn and much room to grow, but the learning and growth spring from Christ as the foundation, not from a search outside Him. The search has ended; the thirst has been quenched; the hunger within has been filled."--Marcia Montenegro
Fine. People can feel that if they want. I really don't mind. However I take umbrage at the suggestion that it is the only way. That a person is somehow "less" or "incomplete" if they don't follow that path. I have said it before - a person can be just as happy, just as full, just as successful, content whatever without a religious faith as those who have one. Not believing in God is no limitation.
So yes, you can feel that your life is more because of your faith, but by extension one should not go around claiming another's life is less because of they don't have it. Because it is rarely the case.
Originally posted by Nellinator
Yet governments based on Christianity and/or Biblical morals have proven far more successful than any liberal athiest government.
Rome failed 👇
All Kingdoms based on Christianity throughout History have failed 👇
South America its entirely is unsuccessful, yet the governments are all Christian based. 👇
Ireland's not doing to well 👇
The Filipines aren't doing to well 👇
The United States is not based on Christianity..it is based on freedom of religion among other things. And although there are a lot of Christian foundations in the U.S. there are also plenty of Liberal/Athiest foundations as well. ✅
In terms of economics, civil rights, social unity, and over all beneficial prosperity, most areas with Christian Foundations have failed or are doing poorly. 👇
Originally posted by Lord Urizen
Rome failed 👇All Kingdoms based on Christianity throughout History have failed 👇
South America its entirely is unsuccessful, yet the governments are all Christian based. 👇
Ireland's not doing to well 👇
The Filipines aren't doing to well 👇
The [b]United States
is not based on Christianity..it is based on freedom of religion among other things. And although there are a lot of Christian foundations in the U.S. there are also plenty of Liberal/Athiest foundations as well. ✅In terms of economics, civil rights, social unity, and over all beneficial prosperity, most areas with Christian Foundations have failed or are doing poorly. 👇 [/B]
1. All human governments falter at one time or another, whether they have Christian social underpinnings or not.
2. Most of the despotic governments of the twentieth century have openly professed atheism and hostility to relegious belief.
Draw any conclusions from this that you will.