Originally posted by Shakyamunisongive all your money away and go live in a homeless shelter. problem solved.
I understand what Jesus was saying, and it is far more serious then this silly thread. To be truthful, if I could find a way to survive, I would give all my money away. I have worked hard to rid myself of all hate, but I am not pure. I still hold one hate in my heart, and that is the hate of money.Now do you understand.
Originally posted by ushomefree
Brother... sell a billion copies! Be successful, but do not forget God in the process (as many have in the past). That's the entire point -- give to the needy and help your community. God isn't asking that you turn yourself inside out when it comes to finance and/or to deny talents. In the end, it's all about perspective. Which one controls your life: fame, money, power, Sponge Bob or God? Do not get ahead of yourself.
Thank you, I think. Responsibility is the key that leads to control.
Originally posted by ushomefree
I agree, and yes... I have felt the so-called "pull of money." Heck... who hasn't, especially in industrialized nations? It's easy to serve one's self, but difficult to serve God.
I am not a slave, and God does not need.
Originally posted by ushomefree
Very, very admirable Shaky.... It truly is, but the problem is not money itself; the problem is greed! But I understand your point.
Still, the word greed lets a little go through. In other words, you can have a little, but not too much. Who judges what a little is?
Originally posted by ~:Mr.Anderson:~
give all your money away and go live in a homeless shelter. problem solved.
I'm not a Christian. 😄
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
I agree. Also, giving money to some people can do more harm, then good.I really didn’t care for that part, but I had to post all of the article to keep true to the permission.
I am glad you do not take the bible literally.
Cool.
The part about the poison, though, is something some Christians REALLY believe to be true. There's this one church I saw on 20/20 many years ago. They drank strychnine to prove the scripture true! And, yes, they did really drink it and survive. The scientific explanation is a gradual "immunity" developing from drinking a tad at a time. However, they were drinking amounts that are enough to kill any normal human. Sad thing is, though, that some people get real sick from that kind of ritual shit...other's have died over the ages from it.
And, yeah, me being a Mormon should tell you automatically that we don't take the bible literally as some Christians do. 😄
Originally posted by dadudemon
The part about the poison, though, is something some Christians REALLY believe to be true. There's this one church I saw on 20/20 many years ago. They drank strychnine to prove the scripture true! And, yes, they did really drink it and survive. The scientific explanation is a gradual "immunity" developing from drinking a tad at a time. However, they were drinking amounts that are enough to kill any normal human. Sad thing is, though, that some people get real sick from that kind of ritual shit...other's have died over the ages from it.
In case anyone's curious it's usually called Mithridatism and there actually is lots of evidence for it among people that work with poisonous animals. Also a pretty cool poem:
...they put arsenic in his meat
And stared aghast to watch him eat;
They poured strychnine in his cup
And shook to see him drink it up...
Of course it's also a totally batshit crazy sort of thing to do intentionally (and you can't actually do it with arsenic).
Originally posted ShakyamunisonI am not a slave, and God does not need.
Who said anything about being a slave?! The bottom line is wisdom. But yes, God does not need. God is the source of everything. Man can never appease God. In fact, God humbled Himself in Jesus Christ for us -- something we as man could never pay back! It was a free gift -- the gift of salvation.
Originally posted ShakyamunisonStill, the word greed lets a little go through. In other words, you can have a little, but not too much. Who judges what a little is?
For starters, your God given sense of morality, but that can be over come by greed (sin). For example, many on the planet suffer disease and starvation, and yet, some fortunate folks drive to their local Chevrolet dealership to buy a Corvette. Obviously, a Corvette is not needed to survive. Instead, it satisfies greed. Such people know this, but their actions are almost never brought to light. When they are, they act like politicians -- never taking accountability for their actions. Pride! In the end, however, God through the Holy Spirit, can help end such selfishness (and learn to be selfless). People can do this on their own will (out of motivation), but it will not be long lasting.
Rightly so! Your not re-born of the Holy Spirit. Until then, you will live a life of denial in retrospect to repentance -- the nature of yourself. Pride separates man from God. Fact of the matter is, God loves you for who you are. God simply wishes that you trust in Him and live life more abundantly in His name -- do away with self-gratification. You will never, ever be perfect. The bottom line is: once you repent, God will intervene and change your life for eternity (slowly but surely). You will be one with Him. But first, you must ask. God respects free will, but it does carry consequences. It is no different than laws in this country.