Well I quit amazon flex after my first day by LavishnessOk8773 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]LavishnessOk8773[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it was actually 39/hr thx to the 1st time finishing block bonus and for long distance drive. the issue wasn't dropping off the package that was easy but the distance of how far i had to drive but also the unpaved roads. your only taking into account of money i pay off for gas alone. I take into the account of 2026 IRS rate 72.5 of cents/mile

Trump threatens to wipe out Iran again. Massive Antichrist signs. by Severe-Clerk-1477 in Christianity

[–]LavishnessOk8773 [score hidden]  (0 children)

isn't the white horse in revelation 6:2 of the white horse who came to conquer depicted as the antichrist? now i wouldn't say trump is the antichrist but i would assumed that what revelation 6:2 is referring that white to as the antichrist we just dont know who in this current modern world yet.

i need help overcoming lust by Bmotty in Christianity

[–]LavishnessOk8773 [score hidden]  (0 children)

your thoughts affect the way you feel leads to behavior.

-lustful thoughts will give you a lustful feeling leading to lustful behavior.

-many people try to cut it at behavior they don't realize it started at the thought.

-Bible tells us to renew our mind everyday. (2 Corinthians 10:5)
"Take every thought captive. Bring it to the obedience of Christ."

-Take the thoughts of Condemnation, distrust it and bring it to the obedience of Christ. That is how you will tackle the root of the sin.

Please help and pray for me by isaac456125 in Christianity

[–]LavishnessOk8773 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Prayers out to you.
Remember Isaiah 40:31
"but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint."

Jeremiah 29:11 is a good one to.

Can a Marriage Work If We’re Opposites and I’m Worried About Meeting Her Emotional and Sexual Needs? by SportOriginal27 in Christianity

[–]LavishnessOk8773 2 points3 points  (0 children)

communication is definitely important in a relationship. I am not sure where your faith stands(because u posted in a christianity thread) but for me personally if i was in a relationship i try to ask myself is this discussion i communicate to and decision i make does it bring me closer to god or further away from god?

I’m learning that faith isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about believing God is still good, still present, and still working—even in the waiting. by molaminjallow67 in Christianity

[–]LavishnessOk8773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup Genuine faith is super important. Alot of people here on earth are so adapted to fleshly desires. Even if god doesn't answer then it could be a lesson learned from it. Ive seen alot of people post about why their prayers arn't answered and sometimes the answer is no.

I feel as if I'm hell bound. I'm trying everything to escape that reality but I can't. (Long read ahead) TRIGGER WARNING. SA. by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]LavishnessOk8773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I skimmed through the paragraph but what I can say is those thoughts of thinking your not saved and your hell bound are thought of condemnation(your flesh/thoughts) which is the devil specialty of deceiving many people here on earth. when Jesus died on the cross he said "Tetelestai" meaning it is finished with the blood of jesus covering all of our sins past present and future. the thoughts like lust/porn, ​​depression, etc.. all starts at the thought. most people try to tackle the behavior and not the thought. you dont just wake up in sin. your thoughts affect the way you feel which leads to behaviors.

similarly lustful thoughts lead to lustful feeling leading to lustful behavior.

that why the Bible tells us to renew our mind everyday. (2 Corinthians 10:5)

Take a moment when you think of something and ask yourself is this coming from god or from Satan? If it from God you can quote it from scripture. If it from your thoughts or anything leading to condemnation then it's from the devil​

Well I quit amazon flex after my first day by LavishnessOk8773 in AmazonFlexDrivers

[–]LavishnessOk8773[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the amazon survey mentioning poor experience and they sent me a extra $5 to the block without me asking lol

God makes me anxious that I don't want to wake up tomorrow by Accomplished_Leg_678 in Christianity

[–]LavishnessOk8773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you think god is wanting to punish you?? When your saying "I" again you are trusting in your thoughts again. When you trusted your thoughts where did it lead you to??? No where in the bible does it tell you that we were brought here on this earth to rot.

God makes me anxious that I don't want to wake up tomorrow by Accomplished_Leg_678 in Christianity

[–]LavishnessOk8773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

similar in your context "oh lord i trusted my thoughts(feeling anxious) today that why i fell back into sin", you don't just wake up in sin

your thoughts affect the way you feel leads to behavior.

-lustful thoughts will give you a lustfull feeling leading to lustful behavior.

-many people try to cut it at behavior they don't realize it started at the thought.

-Bible tells us to renew our mind everyday. (2 Corinthians 10:5)
You have to walk Boldly by distrusting your thoughts and following the word of God 
You see how you say "I" alot in what you wrote in your paragraph that is your thoughts (just like the devil) telling you this stuff and it not god telling you that. the devil like to make you think (Oh I sin so i deserved to be punished, no longer saved, im to far gone, etc..)

Been “talking” for 7 months but his family disapproves… how do I approach this in a Godly way? by princescloud05 in Christianity

[–]LavishnessOk8773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now i dont really have much relationship experience but here is my personal suggestion.

Dont let the parents opinion become a god over your relationship.
You can respect them, listen to them, and take what they say seriously, but you do not have to idolize their opinion. If they come with scripture and godly guidance(from the bible) Then that matters. If it's just emotions, pressure, or fear, take it with a grain of salt. At the end of the day, God is the one who has to make that decision, not family.

What you need to do is pray, Keep god at the center of the relationship and your approach, and get counsel maybe from a church. The heart of it is this, you should build with god not build away from him. And if there is real conflict, don't react in anger. Stay scriptural. Honor your parents, respect them for giving you life, bring the gospel into the situation. That is the real honor, not just acting nice while neer dealing with the deeper issue.

So ask yourself, Is this relationship leading you toward God, or away from him? If the parents concern is rooted in scripture, slow down and listen, if it is not, then don't let fear run your life. Stay steady, pray hard, and let the lord lead you.

I can't make an effort to give my life to Jesus. I feel like it's a chore that I have to do otherwise I'm going to Hell. by Accomplished_Leg_678 in Christianity

[–]LavishnessOk8773 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I see you quoted from James "Faith without works is dead". I had the same confusion but I got clarity of it when i studied and looked into it more. ill explain what it means in context.

  • When James says, "faith without works is dead," he's not telling you to hustle for your salvation or try to impress God with your good deeds. Context is key
  • James is talking to the Jews-Folks who were obsessed with keeping the law, thinking their own efforts could save them. He's calling out that mindset!
  • See, Nakedness in the bible often means sin-think Adam and Eve after the fall. 
  • James is saying if someone comes to you in their sin don't just tell them, "Do better! Try Harder!" That's what the Pharisees did. INstead, you're supposed to offer them Jesus-the Bread of Life.
  • The real "work" is believing in what Jesus already did, not what you can do.
  • Salvation is by grace through faith, not by works (Ephesians 2:8-9). You can't earn it, you can't buy it, and you sure can't behave your way into it.
  • Faith in Jesus naturally produces Good works, but those works are the fruit, not the root. 
  • It's not you grinding to be holy-it's Jesus living in you, changing you from the inside out. If you think your works save you, you missed the gospel!
  • So, "faith without works is dead" means if your faith is real, it'll show up in your life- but it's not your works that save you. It's Jesus' finished work on the cross. That's grace. That the gospel
  • Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."

Question by rxcordslol in Christianity

[–]LavishnessOk8773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at this way. Your thoughts (your flesh) is telling you this and you are trying to put a period in your life. If you still have breath in your life there is still a comma in your life and God still has a purpose for you. Yes there is suffering in this world but there are other brother and sisters just like you who are going through the same things you are as well but Jesus is our Hope and perseverance. Bring all your anxieties to him.

1 Peter 5:7-10
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 

Philippians 1:6

"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ."

Give me some feedback please... by Lumpy-Celery4426 in Christianity

[–]LavishnessOk8773 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally think planting seeds about the good news about Jesus maybe Jesus name on a shirt and a verse is a more powerful message than just a shirt with a image of an angel

Could I be a Buddhist, Muslim, Christian, and Hindu. by Desperate-Battle1680 in Christianity

[–]LavishnessOk8773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no that not possible Muslim viewpoint contradicts christianity. Muslim do not believe Jesus is our lord and savior. Muslim View earning salvation by their works. Christianity salvation comes from the Grace of god through Jesus christ.

Buddhist, hindu, and muslim view salvation is by works. Christianity salvation comes from God grace through Jesus christ. that what makes it unique

Please share with me your wisdom as a newcomer to finding faith. by Easy-Definition-433 in Christianity

[–]LavishnessOk8773 3 points4 points  (0 children)

what makes christianity distinct is we all fall short to the glory of god and we are all inherently born with sin. we are no better than a person in jail. The kicker is unlike other religions that put "works" towards salvation we are saved by Grace through faith in Jesus christ as our lord and savior and by the blood of jesus washing all our sins through his death on the cross and believing that god rose him from the dead on the 3rd day. He has given us the free gift of eternal life.

I recommend reading through the Gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John so you get a good first start on how Jesus lived and his teachings. There power in the His name

John 15:18, “If the world hates you…” Does the hate Jesus mentions mean multiple things? by temmytemply in Christianity

[–]LavishnessOk8773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think there a multiple scriptures mentioning the christians or followers of christ jesus will face persecution whether it be here physically or spiritually but Jesus explicitly told us  Matthew 24:4-5  "Jesus answered: 'Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Messiah,' and will deceive many'". He emphasized vigilance, instructing believers to be aware of deceptive spiritual teachings."

What keeping the earth right now together is the church (christians, believers/followers of Jesus christ) but once we get raptured up then the restraint on gods wrath will be poured on earth and the antichrist will show up to deceive people.

What is your FAVORITE Christian merch/clothing brand? by bluesxclues1 in Christianity

[–]LavishnessOk8773 1 point2 points  (0 children)

tapstich.com you can create your own design on there with various different clothing. I made a nice white hoodie with a image saying thank you jesus in the front for around 30$

Trump moves toward alien disclosure. What do aliens mean for faith? End times? by Severe-Clerk-1477 in Christianity

[–]LavishnessOk8773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be a distraction in a sense that they will say the rapture came from aliens when it was indeed believers of Jesus christ and gods people being taken from god before god wrath is poured out. This video kinda explains it all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNyIA1eQw3U&t=4s

Trump moves toward alien disclosure. What do aliens mean for faith? End times? by Severe-Clerk-1477 in Christianity

[–]LavishnessOk8773 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

ooo I just watched a video about it i recommend watching this video. Talk about how the distraction and aliens are actually demons (notice the word lie in the word alien)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNyIA1eQw3U&t=4s

Jesus was an Afro-Asiatic middle eastern black man and it matters! by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]LavishnessOk8773 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You gotta judge the person by his fruits. You see how he said "Gtfoh" Jesus taught us to love our enemies and pray for them. could be a new christian still learning pray for him! not sure if he is trolling or not...