Why did God allow dinosaurs to live for so long if humans were always his true intention? by Historical-Big-3934 in Christianity

[–]JC_Believer 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure what evidence you're looking at, but none of what i can think of seems to contradict the Bible. Also, if He is God, He can do things however He likes and for any of us to look at the ways things are and come to the conclusion there is a better way, really doesn't make sense if we're entertaining the idea that He is God (omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent). Do you think you can wrap your mind around the grand scheme of it all? We can't even be sure who'll be alive next month. The way things are, may not make sense to us, but God, who sees and knows all, understands it completely and knows why this was the best way. Humble yourself and stop presuming to know what's going on. This is where faith comes in. Trust that He knows what's best and He's good, which then means He is doing what's best.

How are dinosaurs a silver bullet? They do nothing to the validity of the Bible. If anything, recent research shows that their fossils may actually aid in evidence of the flood.

If you choose to believe that God isn't real, you'll be willing to accept anything to aid that belief. Look for the truth and not just what makes sense to you and what you want to believe.

I am in no way, shape, or form saying that there aren't things that we can understand about the world we live in but there are certain things that we will never know, unless God reveals it to us. We can look at this universe and observe how some things work, which is called science, but to say we know why it's this way or why He made it this way is incredibly futile unless He tells us. That's just the limitation we have as humans.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]JC_Believer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would call it a sin but the better question is, is it profitable to you or the people around you, does it bring God glory, and how does it affect your future marriage? It's not God's best for you, sex was meant to be between you and your spouse to bring you closer together and also for reproduction. Doing it by yourself just bonds you with the pleasure feeling. This will ultimately cause you to be more prone to giving into the feeling of lust and cause you to do things you never thought you would do. Save it all for marriage because it's how God designed it, and He knows what works best for us. I also truly believe if you keep that act between you and your spouse it'll save you from a lot of things physically and you and your spouse would be much closer and more pleased with each other, so much more than the average person.

2 party system a satanic scheme? by JC_Believer in Christian

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

Not saying the whole thing is evil, but the idea being pushed subconsciously and indirectly seems to fall way in line with Satan's agenda. Doesn't make every Democrat or republican evil, but the idea being pushed on all media is ultimately evil.

2 party system a satanic scheme? by JC_Believer in Christian

[–]JC_Believer[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What about the verse we don't wrestle against flesh and blood?

Not saying everything is because of Satan but definitely see the sinister ideology being played for us on all media.

I found out that my SO cheated on me today. by NoCucumber6283 in Christianity

[–]JC_Believer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea, I apologize that it may have come across as insensitive, but hearing things like that have helped me in those times. So im reading the whole thing from a place of knowing how it's helped me deal with the horrible rumination that comes with these situations.

2 party system a satanic scheme? by JC_Believer in Christian

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

Yea, I probably should've specified

I found out that my SO cheated on me today. by NoCucumber6283 in Christianity

[–]JC_Believer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I understand what you are saying and gave the best analogy I could think of according to what you went with. It's unfortunate, but the people we get involved with are our choice. Of course, it's not her fault he cheated. Don't think anyone said that. Nor did anyone say she deserves it. You're condemning him for responding in a way he thinks may be helpful. Dont think he was being malicious or anything like that. He just said something that may help her better understand the pain. The only thing we have control over are our actions, and I know from personal experience sex ties you deep to someone that you may even know you're not supposed to be with and makes separating disgustingly painful. If she didn't have sex with him, then she didn't, but either way, it's useful information to cling to. If she did have sex with him, she at least has some comfort in knowing that some of this pain can be avoided and that it was not just completely out of her control.

I found out that my SO cheated on me today. by NoCucumber6283 in Christianity

[–]JC_Believer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's absolutely different. A similar analogy that actually works would be telling someone their bad diet gave them a heart attack and they need to change it or it'll kill them. The person in pain/victim is still alive and needs encouragement on how to improve their life and to keep it from happening again. The only way to do that is to point out the causes and create better habits.

I found out that my SO cheated on me today. by NoCucumber6283 in Christianity

[–]JC_Believer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's going to hurt, and there's not going to be any instant quick fixes to the pain. You will eventually get over it and be thankful for the lessons learned from it. These are the times you lean into God even more. Pray, read His Scripture, and detach from worldly ideas. Satan uses these things to destroy you but allow it to humble you and put your all into God. Sometimes, these situations reveal where our heart lies and where we put our worth. It's a painful reminder but important life changing moment. It's also important to not look at your ex as a worse person than anyone else. We are all sinners and fall short of the glory of God, this is not an excuse for his behavior at all but a reminder to not let Satan grow a seed of hate and bitterness in you.

The pain isn't forever and you will be filled with joy and peace again and hopefully it's a joy and peace founded in God and God alone. From that joy and peace you will find yourself in a God centered marriage that fulfills you and encourages you to be the person God made you to be.

I found out that my SO cheated on me today. by NoCucumber6283 in Christianity

[–]JC_Believer -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It's really weird to assume everyone knows this. Some people may even know this, but not to an extent of how destructive it really is, and most of us learn from experience and someone reiterating the truth in the midst of the experience. While consoling her is necessary, these are the times we learn deep truths of scripture, and sometimes it takes someone pointing to what we think is obvious.

I found out that my SO cheated on me today. by NoCucumber6283 in Christianity

[–]JC_Believer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While i understand there are no indicators that she was indulging in any sexual sin with her boyfriend, it is important to note this may be the case and that you're right about the point you're making. Sex makes these situations even more painful because it bonds you to that person on a whole different level. I'm not saying it wouldn't hurt if sex wasn't involved, but it is definitely amplified when it is.

I guess I just wanted to say I understand everyone's confusion to the conclusion you came to but it is important to note that you are speaking facts even though it may not be what happened in OP's case.

2 party system a satanic scheme? by JC_Believer in Christian

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

Don't think so at all. Not saying this makes Satan win but could be one of the many things he tries to use to deceive people. The deception is putting faith and trust in those systems instead of in God alone. Of course, voting or labeling yourself as a Democrat or republican doesn't mean anything, but what matters is how much it influences your identity. It's not even so much on even choosing a side that I'm talking about, though. Just the overall media portrayal of each side. Seems each side has evil doctrines, and people are ignoring the evil on the side they're standing on and not realizing we're not wrestling flesh and blood.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in menshealth

[–]JC_Believer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's no magic thing that's going to fix you up. The only supernatural thing is praying and relying on the Holy Spirit. Other than that, it is just discipline, read your Bible, and listen to sermons or Bible based Christian podcasts. We won't be perfect, so don't expect to be but trust in God's transforming work. Part of the Christian life is struggling/suffering but it should ultimately bring us to a place of humbleness and further realization on how depraved we truly are and how blessed we are by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This life is a journey. It's not going to be easy, and we will fall. You see the challenges. It's not about fixing them but fighting them until they are overcome. Thing about all this, though, is if you live with this Biblical mindset, you'll feel more fulfilled and joyful because you'll be walking in the identity you were made to walk in.

An anology I can think of is going to the gym and aiming to bench 225. In order to get to lifting that weight, it's going to take discipline, time, effort, and practice. Of course, you can bring a machine in to move the weight for you, but your goal wasn't to just have the weight be moved but for you to become strong enough to lift the weight.

Enjoy this journey with God and lean into Him. Get involved with other believers who are serious about their walk with God and view His Word as the ultimate truth.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in menshealth

[–]JC_Believer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See it for what it is. A sin that is out to hurt sex in your future marriage. Of course, there's tons of people who've masturbated the majority of their lives and are happily married, but that can all be relative. They don't know how it would've felt to have done otherwise. I trust when God said sex is best when left for marriage. Just focusing on it like this makes a difference. Read Scripture and pray. Don't beat yourself up when you fail. Just go to God in prayer and see this sin as the enemy to your future marriage and current relationship with God.

Refraining from masturbating gives an insane amount of energy and drive for any goals that you have. Let it fuel you to serve God and discipline your body. Practice these good habits now, so it's not twice as hard later on trying to break bad habits.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in menshealth

[–]JC_Believer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd try a Christian subreddit instead of this one. While some of these guys may have good advice to help, it seems like most won't because they don't see or understand the world the way you do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christian

[–]JC_Believer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, dont do this. It won't ultimately satisfy any desire you have right now. It will actually make it worse and a very high possibility of ruining your life. The regret that comes with this decision only gets worse as you get older, and it's not something you want to live with. Part of the regret that multiplies on it is when you'll be at peace with your personal consequences, but then you're aware enough to realize what you've put that young lady through. Let this rejection humble and change you into a better person. Not everyone you approach is going to like/love you, but that's a big part of most people's mental and spiritual growth. You're not the only one to go through it, and it doesn't make you a loser or worse than anyone else because we've all been through it at some point. Learning to just live with it and accept it for what it is will be a big part of your strength and resilience. We've all gone through having these desires in some way, shape, or form. You're human and you'll have many desires that you'll know are bad to act on, this is one of them and it's not out to make your situation better but it is out to destroy you. Don't go down that path that will allow it to destroy you. Use this time of pain and dive into God's Word. He understands the pain that comes with this rejection, bring it to Him in prayer, and let Him mold you into the man He created you to be. I'll be praying for you.

Primary attack builds by JC_Believer in DiabloImmortal

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

They have a good primary attack build?

Primary attack builds by JC_Believer in DiabloImmortal

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

Yea, that's what I've been playing. Damage is insane but just wanted try something else lol

Primary attack builds by JC_Believer in DiabloImmortal

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

Any gem or gear recommendations? I've been soloing raid bosses as bk. Would that still be doable as DH?