re: Bible Accountability

<blockquote><b>Quoting Mommeee™:</b>" Ladies, how do you emotionally handle those who mock Christianity? Whether it's in real life or here ... [snip!] ... up and so it seems to blow up more now and close to Easter too. I was just wondering how others deal with things like this. "</blockquote>




I try to steer clear of these things unless asked. I've had a few "run in's" with some angry athiest on here and well ya know.

Quoting Mommeee™:" Ladies, how do you emotionally handle those who mock Christianity? Whether it's in real life or here ... [snip!] ... up and so it seems to blow up more now and close to Easter too. I was just wondering how others deal with things like this. "

I don't know. Sometimes I handle it better than others. I try to handle it with grace, and just let my light shine. Not stoop to any kind of name calling, or anything like that. Oftentimes I'll just walk away after saying my part - if I even feel I need to say anything.

I'm with you ladies, I either stay clear of it or try to calmly talk with them about possible misconceptions they may have. I think the hardest issue that I have is when people assume we all are bad people because of the ones who have done bad things.

I have a hard time even saying anything to people arguing religion like that. I'm so bad with conflict and even though I know its nothing personal, I take it personally. I'm not cut out for debating. My husband on the other hand could talk to people like ntht all day. He loves it. He's researching apologetics and can't get enough of evolutionist and creationist debates. Me, I'd rather hide in a hole. lol

Quoting queso +2curdles(13):" I have a hard time even saying anything to people arguing religion like that. I'm so bad with conflict ... [snip!] ... He's researching apologetics and can't get enough of evolutionist and creationist debates. Me, I'd rather hide in a hole. lol"

Casting pearls before swine.

The hardest thing for me to do, is to let go of the lost. Remember, God doesn't "chase" people, they have to call HIS name. Seeking God is the one thing that all true believers do. It is completely futile to argue FOR the existence of God...which is always the main debate. God's handiwork is all around us, everyday. The Bible says God is seen in what He has made, yet, people deny the very existence of Him, many times, worshiping the creation and not the Creator.

On another note, when I am mocked about my belief, I know that I am blessed.

Luke 6:22 says:
What blessings await you when people hate you and exclude you and mock you and curse you as evil because you follow the Son of Man.


Matthew 5:11 says:
"God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers.

and 1 Peter 4:14 says:
So be happy when you are insulted for being a Christian, for then the glorious Spirit of God rests upon you.

Be INSPIRED by these verses, as they are meant for comfort.

Remember, the gate and path are NARROW, and FEW will find it. Most people, even those proclaiming belief, will NOT go to Heaven.

Satan believes in God. Oh boy does he...and he's been permanently banished. What does that tell you?

<blockquote><b>Quoting ~Julie Blue Eyes~:</b>" Casting pearls before swine. The hardest thing for me to do, is to let go of the lost. Remember, God ... [snip!] ... will NOT go to Heaven. Satan believes in God. Oh boy does he...and he's been permanently banished. What does that tell you?"</blockquote>



Wow I was just reading Mark tonight when the passage came up about the narrow gate. I've been lost lately and decided to sit down and start reading. I'm so glad I did.

Quoting ~Julie Blue Eyes~:" Casting pearls before swine. The hardest thing for me to do, is to let go of the lost. Remember, God ... [snip!] ... will NOT go to Heaven. Satan believes in God. Oh boy does he...and he's been permanently banished. What does that tell you?"

Are you sure you didn't go to Seminary?? You just gave us a mini sermon. And I loved it. Good reminder. Thank you  

Quoting ~Julie Blue Eyes~:" Casting pearls before swine. The hardest thing for me to do, is to let go of the lost. Remember, God ... [snip!] ... will NOT go to Heaven. Satan believes in God. Oh boy does he...and he's been permanently banished. What does that tell you?"

Amen, girlfriend.

Quoting Walking in Memphis:" <blockquote><b>Quoting ~Julie Blue Eyes~:</b>" Casting pearls before swine. The ... [snip!] ... the passage came up about the narrow gate. I've been lost lately and decided to sit down and start reading. I'm so glad I did."

The "narrow gate" passage in Mark is what keeps me seeking! I literally pray for God to keep me on that path.

I like to "back up" that verse in Mark, by reading the book of Romans. The instruction and promises fill my spirit with hope. Ephesians gives me a lot of strength too.

Above all things, God knows your heart. He promises reward for good, pure intentions and pureness of heart. Also, God never turns away a seeking heart. I embrace these promises BECAUSE I fall short!

Quoting ~Julie Blue Eyes~:" The "narrow gate" passage in Mark is what keeps me seeking! I literally pray for God to keep me on that ... [snip!] ... intentions and pureness of heart. Also, God never turns away a seeking heart. I embrace these promises BECAUSE I fall short!"

I <3 Ephesians and Romans. Those books are so packed FULL of awesome theology! I'm thankful for grace, and a lot of it. I desperately need it.

Quoting The Blissful Six:" Are you sure you didn't go to Seminary?? You just gave us a mini sermon. And I loved it. Good reminder. Thank you  "

I WISH I had gone to seminary! I want to learn!  

I feel like, more and more, the Holy Spirit just puts things on my heart and gives me the words/verses.

You know, I'm a fairly new Christian. I knew almost nothing of the Bible a mere 2 years ago. Losing my husband brought me to my knees and so, with the tiny belief that I already had in me, I cried out. Oh man, did I cry out! I asked to be shown and led and comforted and strengthened. I had a Bible that Roy and I had received when we got married. I had never touched it, much less cracked it open. In complete despair, I retrieved it from the top shelf of my closet. I sat on my couch and placed it on my coffee table. I prayed once again and then I cracked it open to a random place. I opened it up to the Book of Psalms and the very first verse I read was this:

Psalms 116:1-2 I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.


INSTANT peace came over me. He heard me. This was such a solid confirmation for me.

This experience is what has led me to believe in Him, seek Him and be comforted by Him. That day changed my life. I wasn't alone.

Since then it's mainly just been me and Him, with a few new friends along the way. I have stepped foot in a church once and I immediately saw the hypocrisy. I have yet to find a church home. I would say that this little group here, on BG, is the closest thing that I actually have to a fellowship, but....it feels right.

Oh look at me, going on and on (sorry). I find my very own story to be inspiring! Sharing it makes me feel really good because I jam just hoping that one hurting heart reads it.

On another note: IT'S FRIDAY! I hope everyone enjoys a wonderful weekend with friends or family....or having some quiet time...  .

Quoting ~Julie Blue Eyes~:" I WISH I had gone to seminary! I want to learn!   I feel like, more and more, the Holy Spirit just ... [snip!] ... IT'S FRIDAY! I hope everyone enjoys a wonderful weekend with friends or family....or having some quiet time...  . "

The more you seek Him, the more you just want to know Him. It's totally true. Cool how that works, eh? This made me smile!

Quoting the grace life:" I <3 Ephesians and Romans. Those books are so packed FULL of awesome theology! I'm thankful for grace, and a lot of it. I desperately need it. "

Indeed! We ALL do.

<blockquote><b>Quoting ~Julie Blue Eyes~:</b>" I WISH I had gone to seminary! I want to learn!   I feel like, more and more, the Holy Spirit just ... [snip!] ... IT'S FRIDAY! I hope everyone enjoys a wonderful weekend with friends or family....or having some quiet time...  . "</blockquote>



I love your story. You made me feel so comforted.

Please pray for us. We have a house that we can possibly rent this summer, and it is exactly what I've been looking for. We're waiting to see if they'll allow our dog. We could use your prayers!!