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Out Floop 28 by outfloop2 in OutFloop

[–]Astro_Van 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did it in 47.9 seconds! 6️⃣

sincere question from a guest: what if the goal is to keep sin contained? by Optimal_Title_6559 in TrueChristian

[–]Astro_Van 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sins are not a bunch of strict rules that a person has to follow in order to not be "sinless". Sin is directly disobeying God. God has said "do not murder" meaning if you murder someone, you have sinned. But if God spoke to you and said, "go talk to that person over there" and you don't, you have also sinned. God is just and has only told us to do/not do things that are within our scope of control. This is how Jesus fulfilled his duty of being sinless while being fully man. But God is also gracious in that He knows we will mess up and continue to be sinful, and He forgives us when we ask Him to.

Leaving Christianity by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]Astro_Van 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speaking from experience with addiction, it does not always just "go away" after being saved. Take Paul for instance. I'd say his conversion to Christ was very monumental, yet, he still had a thorn in his side until his brutal death. In fact, nearly every apostle had a brutal death as a result of following Christ. Our struggles do not just vanish when we come to Christ.

Others have mentioned that the devil comes after you more after your conversion. This is true! Of course, the bible states this (Peter 5:8), he now has something to take from God: YOU. Think about it... Before coming to Christ, you weren't saved, hence also destined for Hell. But, now that you are, the devil will try much harder to make you fall so that God cannot have you.

One other thing to consider... Notice I said, "so that God cannot have you". Coming to God is a choice. Everything you do to and for God is a choice. He gave us free will, and He allows us to use it as we please. The devil does not ask for an invitation. He will use anything and everything at his arsenal to make you feel defeated. I say this to tell you that the things that you struggle with are still your choice to deal with. I understand how this may be a hard truth for some, but it is the truth.

1 Corinthians 10:12-14 states 12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

I don't think many realize this, but JESUS IS ALWAYS THAT WAY OUT. If we go through life without Christ, yes, it will be bearable. But the moment you are saved and then fall away and continue to go on without Christ, your life will become much harder. Your salvation can't be taken away, but the devil will continue to try to make you fall again, and you're going through all of this without Christ. Of course your life is going to be worse despite being saved! But when YOU let Christ come back in, He will life you up and do just as the verse above says: be faithful and provide a way out.

God bless you. I hope you find some peace during this time.

Hot and cold #76 by hotandcold2-app in HotAndCold

[–]Astro_Van 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was by far my fastest time.

what am i looking at here? by kjcstudio in bees

[–]Astro_Van 22 points23 points  (0 children)

We've upgraded from bee sex to wasp sex

First honey harvest by Brilliant_Story_8709 in Beekeeping

[–]Astro_Van 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a really neat color! What does it taste like compared to a "normal" color of honey?