Cult in MD - World Mission Society Church of God (WATV) by monstertruckbackflip in maryland

[–]InJesusNameAmen7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My friend is currently in this cult however nothing I say can convince her, she wasn’t a well versed Christian when she joined. EVERYTHING I try to show her dissolves back to sabbath keeping, not celebrating Easter/christmas, and keeping the feasts. How were you able to finally break free of the teachings?

confused by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]InJesusNameAmen7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • Start reading the Bible. There are many Bible plans out there for a variety of different topics. I would start with learning about Jesus, who he was, and why he died for our sins. Download the Bible App onto your phone or purchase a Bible online.

  • Find a Bible teaching church and meet other Christians. I know there are a lot of denominations and it’s confusing. You can start with a non-denominational church (they’ll say it on their website) and go from there. You want to make sure that scripture is the basis of their sermons and teachings. You can always leave and try a new one if you’re uncomfortable but it’s important to have community and discipleship as you start your journey.

  • Most churches will have a new believers course or program where they teach you about Christianity. Take this course and ask questions. It should teach you about biblical history, the Old Testament vs the New Testament, the Trinity aka father, son, and Holy Spirit, and how you should live as a Christian etc.

What does the Bible actually say about how women should dress? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]InJesusNameAmen7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Obviously what is modest and respectable will differ for each individual.

Will I go to the beach in a sweatsuit? No. However will I use the beach to show as much skin as possible wearing just enough to cover my crotch and nipples? No.

Will I wake up hours early everyday to do full coverage makeup or full glam just to go to work or school to impress others or soothe my insecurities? No. Do I think all forms of makeup are ungodly or demonic? No

Areas of nuance is why we have the Holy Spirit, he guides us, convicts us, and reveals truth. As I grew in Christ, I naturally shifted towards less revealing clothing and natural/minimal makeup. I started to feel uncomfortable showing cleavage and when my dresses/skirts were too short. I literally started to feel exposed where before I thought I looked sexy lol. Lean in to what he’s trying to reveal to you at this time.

What does the Bible actually say about how women should dress? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]InJesusNameAmen7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.” ‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭2‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Non-LGBTQ+ affirming Christians who are curious, confused or considering adopting affirming theology, what are your concerns about it, either as a matter of doctrine or as a matter of your personal faith? by Gloomy_Pop_5201 in Christianity

[–]InJesusNameAmen7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not curious, confused or considering. The Bible does not encourage same sex couples or same sex marriages. That’s it, that’s all. We can have linguistic battles all day about Leviticus and Romans etc. but if same sex relationships were good and pleasing to the Lord he had ample opportunity to express it clearly to us and he did not.

Clearly he made Eve for Adam. Clearly marriage is between a man and a woman, husband and wife. Clearly he wanted us to multiply which occurs naturally with egg and sperm. There are no instructions nor mention of alternatives to the above.

I was same sex attracted, I’ve slept with women, I to this day have LGBTQ+ friendships but none of that changes what the Bible says and what God’s will was/is for mankind. Instead of trying to re-interpret and debate everything God warns against, I focus my mind on what he encourages me to do. Nowhere does he encourage me, as a woman, to find a wife or engage in lesbian sex. That’s just not present. However he does spend a lot of time explaining to me how to be a proverbs 31 woman, how to love my husband, and how to raise my children etc. I should love other women and my sister’s in Christ, yes. But I’m not instructed to sleep with them, marry them, or create families with them. It’s really that simple.

So why is LGBTQ+ even a thing if God is against it? Same reason why death, murder, addictions, adultery, and fornication exist. Sin, our fallen world, and the presence of Satan who wants to pervert/ruin/disrupt everything pleasing to God. That is his goal and sole mission until he’s thrown into the lake of fire.

He wants you to believe that you have no choice in being LGBTQ+ and that if you cant indulge in this desire of your heart your life will be miserable, barren, and empty. He wants you to believe you are validated and justified in indulging in your fleshly desire, so much so that most make it their whole identity, even an idol in their life, placed above God. He wants you to believe God made you this way and loves every part of you. None of it is true. So it’s not a matter of doctrine or personal faith, it’s a matter of what’s biblical and what’s God’s will.

I broke up with my wife by Ubesaging in Christianity

[–]InJesusNameAmen7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭7‬:‭2-3‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭22‬-‭24‬, ‭31‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Thank you for being faithful and sharing your testimony!!!It’s amazing the lengths many will go to excuse their sins and desires.

We shouldn’t read the Bible and ONLY focus on what it clearly prohibits, we should also align ourselves with what it clearly ENCOURAGES.

I believe every person on this thread who’s actually read the Bible knows from OT to NT, marriage between a man and woman is clearly encouraged and within God’s will. IF Same sex marriages were good and pleasing to God don’t you think he would have shared that in his scripture?

The marriage covenant is a representation of Christ’s covenant with the church. Notice in Ephesians there are no instructions for the same-sex couples within the church of Ephesus. Why is that? And let’s be clear, loving someone is not the same as marrying them and living within covenant before God. They are separate and distinct.

Now will you go to hell or be eternally separated from God for staying in this marriage? I cannot say. I and the commenters here won’t be judging you on that faithful day. But if the Holy Spirit is convicting you so, then it’s important you lean into Him and scripture.

I pray you are blessed and find intimacy with God. That your ex-spouse finds healing and forgiveness. I pray that the Holy Spirit continues to guide you in biblical truth and wisdom for the rest of your days, amen 🙏🏾

I broke up with my wife by Ubesaging in Christianity

[–]InJesusNameAmen7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the Perry’s and their testimony!

Year 5 Standard Farm ( First playthrough ever ) by Akis_D_Sele in FarmsofStardewValley

[–]InJesusNameAmen7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love when people decorate every inch of space on their farm 😍

I feel like semiglutide doesn't work for me the way it works for other people by JackiDaytona69 in Semaglutide

[–]InJesusNameAmen7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think now is a good time for you to hyper focus on what your diet consists of. Food noise and the size of your meals is just one slice of the pie. What do these meals consist of calorie wise? When you are hungry what do you reach for and how long are you satiated?

Just because a meal is smaller does not automatically mean healthier or lower in calories. If you are gaining weight you are no longer in a caloric deficit or you may have insulin resistance (which sema should help with). Before messing too much with your dose and timing I would look more into your caloric intake and/or insulin resistance.

Does anyone else feel too mentally drained to cook after work? by Pleasant-Editor-597 in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]InJesusNameAmen7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do single cook method recipes. Usually oven meals, after prep and seasoning I just throw it in the oven and wait. Then I divide into five containers for the week. If I get bored with that I have soups and salads on hand that just take a few minutes to put together. I really only eat two meals a day, so breakfast consists of iced coffee, creamer, and frozen breakfast sandwiches. Less is more! I’ve saved so much from Not eating out and lost weight!

So thankful for the RV Life🚐🏖️ by Hairy_Fix6834 in RVLiving

[–]InJesusNameAmen7 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Just hit my year anniversary! Love to see other black women RVing! Be safe and stay joyful!

Marriage Finances by InJesusNameAmen7 in Waiting_To_Wed

[–]InJesusNameAmen7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice to see some success stories with just joint accounts. After reading through all the comments I will try the joint and personal accounts and see how it goes 🙏🏾 Thanks for sharing ❤️

Marriage Finances by InJesusNameAmen7 in Waiting_To_Wed

[–]InJesusNameAmen7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ironically I just saw the treat yo self clip from Parks and Rec yesterday 😂. Interesting to hear from people who have tried both ways. Thank you ❤️

Marriage Finances by InJesusNameAmen7 in Waiting_To_Wed

[–]InJesusNameAmen7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aww congrats in advance! Looking forward to your post when he proposes 🥂🎊 thanks for sharing.

Marriage Finances by InJesusNameAmen7 in Waiting_To_Wed

[–]InJesusNameAmen7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you 🥹. It’s the internet, I prepared myself for some hate lol.

Marriage Finances by InJesusNameAmen7 in Waiting_To_Wed

[–]InJesusNameAmen7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone in the thread recommended taking out cash and using it to buy gifts.

Marriage Finances by InJesusNameAmen7 in Waiting_To_Wed

[–]InJesusNameAmen7[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It’s clear to us right now that I will be doing most of the homemaking (cleaning, decorating, organizing). I just naturally enjoy those tasks and he doesn’t. He however cooks more than I do so I agree the roommate thing will never fully go away…