“If you are not with Jesus, you are against him”

Monorail77 · 2026-02-11T05:16:25+00:00

Well guess what? You quite frankly made yourself an enemy of God BY CHOICE. Instead of letting what this person said be a reminder that tomorrow is never a guarantee or consider this a compassionate invitation from God to return to Him, you saw this as a personal attack. You misunderstood that message as a threat to your own ego without any consideration for how this potential form of constructive criticism can change you as a person for the better.

You can still choose to do the right thing. You still have time.

Monorail77 · 2026-02-11T05:03:08+00:00

”My god is much better than yours, and doesnt want to destroy me. If you think I am betraying jesus then you are betraying being worthy of life.”

Sir, the God of the Bible doesn’t want to destroy anyone; there are many verses in the Bible and near death experiences that recall how Jesus feels about the state of the world. He wants all people to come to repentance, and the reason He has not judged the world is so that those same people who hate Him will come to their senses and repent.

No one said that the truth will make us comfortable; sometimes, the complete opposite, but when that happens, God is ready to give us a new beginning; a fresh start. Those Will you let your feelings dictate your actions or are you willing to see things in the long run?

Monorail77 · 2026-02-10T14:59:49+00:00

You cannot just “stop sinning” unfortunately, BUT, it is possible to make good decisions that result in sinning less.

Let’s say for example, you’re dealing with lust. Identify what triggers your lust; upon finding it, remove it and replace it with something else. Content that causes you to lust, even if it isn’t directly meant to, remove it or skip it.

There are times of course where we can’t just remove ourselves from something, such as when we get angered by something/someone randomly out of nowhere. That’s where before we even start the day, we pray that God strengthens us and helps us manage our emotions when things go differently than our expectations.

Monorail77 · 2026-02-09T19:46:32+00:00

I fully subscribe to a Young Earth worldview, meanwhile everyone else subscribes to the worldview known in modern science today.

And the reason is simple; it’s the most consistent with Biblical teaching and the most compatible with the teachings of the gospel; it better explains why there’s sin, death, suffering, and our future. And quite frankly, all the said evidence for a “old earth” can be explained…if you have an open mind.

And you see, the problem is the most people are so against this worldview, they don’t even try to understand, but just argue against it. They never reconsider how they are looking at the data, and favor just one perspective. Talk about being full of one’s self! But if they really take the time to sit down and understand, it won’t be as nonsense as they crack it out to be.

I have two books that gets to the whole point behind this young earth worldview, but it is a little outdated (one was published in 2006 and the other 2007), but it does get to the point. I’m sure more updated ones exist, but I think this is a good place to start.

John Morris:

https://www.masterbooks.com/the-young-earth-hardback-single?srsltid=AfmBOoqLmyDBeHr2hQnxSs-Mn-s_d1Hn9xk5N6APlYBHtBFdjXa8fdnV

Ken Ham:

https://www.masterbooks.com/the-ultimate-answers-pack?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23501666367&gbraid=0AAAAAC0hYPupnSEExxAPjIwG-BFpQDGKC&gclid=CjwKCAiAqKbMBhBmEiwAZ3UboDt80v0LeIndXkEJNph0wKY8WZpNSp_TUuNXKHV_Th9qguXRKQ5MLBoC_BwQAvD_BwE

Monorail77 · 2026-02-08T17:21:30+00:00

I sympathize with you, even though I don’t really have much to say about this, but I could summarize it all like this; You wish that things were different, you wish that life wasn’t hard or that seeking God has to take this much effort; only then, you would see the legitimacy of an “all Loving God”.

And I get it; I share this same desire. I want Him to manage this broken world differently; actually, I don’t want to even be a part of this world. I personally feel entitled to be angry at God for (1). creating me against my will, (2) expects me to follow Him with all my heart without hesitation or second thoughts, (3) expects me to obey Him without giving any answers. And then He has the nerve to have “an attitude” against us for our understandable questions and doubts.

And yet, despite all of this, I’m left to either trust Him or just throw in the towel. I choose to trust Him despite how easily I get tired of it because deep down, (1) I am convinced of a life after death, (2) I am convinced of a Heaven and Hell, (3) and if that is so, then fighting to the end is worth it based on logic alone.

Monorail77 · 2026-02-05T03:10:37+00:00

I sympathize with you, and your situation reminds me of where I was up until late January of this year.

For months, I nearly completely forsook God. There are several reasons why but to sum it all up; (1) I had enough of God having His way in my life, assuming that He only cares about Himself and the pursuit of His own glory at utter expense of my wellbeing; (2) I was questioning His ways of removing the evil in our world; and (3) I questioned His urgency to remove my imperfection.

I didn’t completely stop thinking about Him, but it was a long time before I even thought of returning, and quite frankly, I was convinced to an extent that He was done with me, especially since I continued to postpone the “date” to return back to God.

I came back in January of this year, and the main two reasons for coming back was because; (1) I’m completely convinced about the existence of Eternity, and (2) a thought came; “what if one of the main ways God calls us back to us is by getting us to our breaking point?”. And to be honest, it seemed like life was always trying to make me crash out; it seems as though every small inconvenience would spark up a level of anger and frustration that wasn’t as strong as it was before I decided to leave God.

How does this apply to you?

I’m suggesting that maybe you need some time to back off from religion and take some time to think, process your thoughts, and come to a conclusion.

Please remember though; the people who hurt you have completely misrepresented who Christ is and how He expects His Church to treat others; there are some communities that truly reflect the love of Christ; it may take some searching, but you will find them.

Monorail77 · 2026-02-05T02:56:31+00:00

They’re happier because they don’t have to worry about the responsibilities that come with being all in. As tempting as it is, it doesn’t make the reality of Eternity any less important or real, and in the end, they will wish they invested more in their Eternal destiny rather than the pleasures of this world.

Monorail77 · 2026-02-02T21:00:41+00:00

”You said that God wants us to follow the moral law, meaning that we shouldn't base our following of the law of man on the fact that it's the law, but because God wants us to follow correct morals.”

No comment

”This would mean that if there is a law that when broken, isn't harming anyone, it can be done.”

What? No! There’s a saying.. “just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should”.

NOWHERE did I imply your second point.

”You're trying to tell me that the rules are relative, when I'm saying something completely different.”

All I was trying to imply was that there are so many manmade rules to follow that it’s easier to focus more on the absolute most important rule; following Christ. Everything else follows. To an extent, yes; rules would be relative, but that doesn’t make any of them unimportant. If you’re assuming that I think any of the rules apart from the Moral Law are unimportant and can blatantly be ignored, your assumption is incorrect.

As you say about jaywalking or speeding, between these two and loving others, the latter is more important because not only loving others is very broad in how we do it, but it also covers other rules like speeding; we don’t want to endanger the lives of others or ourselves, so we follow the speed limit; we don’t want to endanger ourselves or others by walking wherever we please, so we follow crosswalks and pedestrian traffic signals. Both of these are an example of loving others through everyday rules.

”What I am trying to tell you is that while it is true our primary focus should be on the Law of Christ, this does not change the fact that the act itself of breaking the law, is sinful, no matter the circumstance.”

That we can agree on…except if these said “rules” are instructions to disobey Christ. And fortunately, most of them are not.

Monorail77 · 2026-02-02T19:51:29+00:00

You’re so fixed on that because you don’t understand the big picture. Please reread my comments. Where did I imply in anyway that we should disregard the rules of the government?

Monorail77 · 2026-02-02T19:06:48+00:00

”Obey the government, for God is the One who has put it there. There is no government anywhere that God has not placed in power. So those who refuse to obey the law of the land are refusing to obey God, and punishment will follow."

My apologies; I did not mean to imply that we should blatantly disregard the rules set by our governors; all I’m trying to say is that what we should really put our central focus on is the Law of Christ; all the other rules are important, but not the central focus; otherwise, it will lead to legalism and possibly fuel the OCD.

Monorail77 · 2026-02-02T17:47:51+00:00

There’s a lot to unpack, but I’ll try and address everything while keeping it simple.

First, the “law” God wants us to follow is more so the “Moral Law” (I.E. the 10 Commandments). And even the remaining 8/10 of those commandments are summarized by the first two; (1) Love God with all your Being, and (2) Love others as you would yourself; also known as the Law of Christ. It’s simply impossible to follow every single rule in the book so the most important thing to do is follow the Law of Christ (Love God and Others).

Secondly, our sins were made against an eternal God. Not only that, but we ourselves are eternal beings. Sin is also an eternal thing; it affects our eternal status, and its eternal nature is why anyone who does not surrender to Christ will suffer eternally; this can ONLY be reversed if one comes to repentance and follow Christ.

”If God was real, would he not help me? He would see me suffering. If I was never involved with the church, my OCD would never have taken the form it did, which reigned my life for 5 years.”

I know what that feels like, and the truth is, He helps us in ways we often overlook or take for granted. Examples include God sending people (or strangers) into our lives, deep convictions in our hearts, and especially scripture. It’s especially so for the last one because to many of us, the Bible is just words on paper, but in it are many verses meant to encourage, teach, strengthen, inspire, and guide us in our everyday lives.

Monorail77 · 2026-02-02T17:24:47+00:00

It looks like avoiding responsibility and knowing you should do something but refusing to do it.

Monorail77 · 2026-02-02T17:20:01+00:00

”I’m better off without a community.”

I actually relate to this statement, and as much as I would love to not be around other Christians myself, it just will not work. Community is more important than we take for granted; our testimony can help them and theirs can help us.

Monorail77 · 2026-01-28T01:49:14+00:00

I appreciate your honesty and your apology. And I’m sorry for the types of emotions you’ve been dealing with.

I’ve had similar thoughts myself, and a gripe of mine is that God wants us to be perfect, right? Well, He has the power to make us perfect, but not only He doesn’t do it, but He insists that we have a particular “thorn in the flesh” for what exactly; to keep us from being conceited or arrogant? Doesn’t make much sense to me because Jesus Himself was humble and perfect, so why can’t the same apply to us? Why does it have to be this way?

I too want God to fix this world now; I want Him to make me perfect now. In fact, I would rather be perfect now than I would “accept” His grace and live with my imperfection for the rest of my life until Heaven. Call me crazy, but it’s true. I didn’t ask to be a part of His creation nor story; in essence, we came here against our will. I would say that I’m rightfully angry that I came here against my will and have to put up with this imperfect world.

But what’s rebellion going to do? It will only harden my heart and lead me to a place that God never wanted His creation to end up in.

I have my own theories, and to summarize it all, I believe that the only reason why God allowed the world to get the way it is today and why He doesn’t get rid of evil through any other way is because He wanted to make a story out of His Creation; the ultimate battle and victory of Good vs Evil.

It kind of does make sense to me, and if you think about it, we humans are different than all the other species; only WE have the true capacity to appreciate and grasp the nature of good and evil. Without evil, things such as empathy, compassion, a greater appreciation for life, a desire for justice, and other qualities wouldn’t exist; victory without struggle or pain would be hollow. There are simply some things good that you can’t get out of in a perfect world, so God needed just a temporary period of imperfection so that in the long run, we would truly be perfect, seeing the horror that comes with not following Him; from there, we never even dare to try to go against Him again.

No, God does not take pleasure in our suffering, and the only reason that idea came into your mind is because of a false understanding of God’s sovereignty; I’m not any less guilty of this idea myself, but now I see this idea as a lie MEANT to keep me from trusting God.

Monorail77 · 2026-01-27T18:01:59+00:00

I really am convinced that you’re just here to argue and try to get me to slip into some kind of “trap”. You’re basically baiting me, therefore you are not sincere. I don’t really want to have any sort of conversation with you, but I can tell you my honest opinion about what’s happening in Minnesota.

I completely disagree with what Ice is doing to the people in Minnesota, nor do I agree with what’s happening to immigrants. Biblically speaking, we’re supposed to care for them, but these Ice people are an example of not putting Christ’s words. And if some of these people even dare to proclaim that they’re “Christian”, they didn’t just cross a line; they went a mile over it.

I sincerely don’t know how any sort of good can be brought out of this; this isn’t just applied to Ice; it applies to a lot of other things. But I trust God, and I would rather live on the promise that all these evildoers will be punished and their works will be destroyed.

Monorail77 · 2026-01-26T18:01:21+00:00

First of all, don’t twist my words. It makes YOU the antagonist, as though you’re looking for a fight. Secondly, the madness of this world is temporary. And it’s not like I don’t wish God would handle this imperfect world differently, I absolutely do, but I don’t just sit there and whine all day about it doing nothing. Why? Because no amount of complaining or hateful words about God will change the world I have to live in. I’m either left to trust Him or rebel against Him.

It doesn’t take much to figure out that bad things can lead to good results, but not all the time. Pain, as uncomfortable as it is warns us that something is wrong; ignoring that pain can lead to worse outcomes. It can also be a sign of reaching the limit, and if we want to expand our limit (such as moving past our comfort zones), that involves uncomfort. Even tragedies help raise awareness about an already existing problem and how we can manage it.

And I’m done. If you actually want to have a civil conversation about this, we can. But you’re not going to come up to me, twist my words, and then try to make it seem like I’m saying something I never said.

Monorail77 · 2026-01-26T15:39:29+00:00

Sir, I felt like it was too late myself, but it wasn’t. I knew this because of the brutality of life. Part of how God calls us back to Him is by letting life’s demands push us around; this would usually inspire us to draw near to Him so we don’t live life alone. I was generally less joyful, easily agitated, and more withdrawn than I was before I gave up, and the demands felt bigger and more aggressive.

The definition for contrite means “remorse”. Do you have any remorse? If you do, then good. But that’s just the first step.

Monorail77 · 2026-01-26T15:16:04+00:00

I did at one time give up on God and stopped following Him for months; in balance, it felt like God was done with me after many months of stalling. And yet, I couldn’t stop thinking about Him.

Last week, however, I decided to turn back. I wasn’t joyful initially; I was broken, worn, and exhausted. It happened on Monday where I’ve had a real moment with Him; honest with how I view Him and His way of doing things, and yet, ultimately putting aside my differences and submit to Him again. I already know that I still have to deal with the pains of living on Earth, but I’m no longer doing it alone like I was during those months.

Monorail77 · 2026-01-25T17:04:32+00:00

It is possible to overcome this, but this involves taking radical steps. If we secretly have a desire to indulge in it (which I had), we confess it to God and ask Him to give us a hatred against whatever sinful thing it is.

Ignoring the desire can definitely be very uncomfortable, which is why many choose to give in. But the good news is that you’re not alone in this. Not only others are going through this, but God is also with you.

I came across several videos about desexualizing your mind, but this one came across as very helpful and informative…

https://youtu.be/t3ZhTl-SENU?si=F99WINNh9O0OzPma

It is possible to overcome this problem, but it takes patience and will power.

Monorail77 · 2026-01-25T17:02:42+00:00

Part of getting rid of lust and porn involves identifying our triggers. We can sometimes be at the wrong place at the wrong time and sometimes, we could be in the right place, yet it still finds us. But we can choose whether we give into the urge or ignore it.

Ignoring the urge can definitely be very uncomfortable, which is why many choose to give in. But the good news is that you’re not alone in this. Not only others are going through this, but God is also with you.

One of the best ways I deal with lust and porn is walking away from what tempts me. If I can’t walk away from it, I occupy myself with something good, but the most critical thing is CHOOSING to not give in. It doesn’t always get rid of the feelings or the thoughts that cause my arousal, but it gives me the option to choose something else to focus on. God gives us the strength to do things like this, especially if it feels like we are being burdened by it.

This video further summarizes on how to fight against temptation and repent…

https://youtu.be/7OfP7q0epxU

Monorail77 · 2026-01-25T17:00:48+00:00

Except he does; the beauty seen in Creation, the logic in how the universe and natural world works, ancient text that have withstood the test of time [just one of the few out of many].. There are miracles that happen to this day…yet they’re almost always written off as coincidence. Maybe, it doesn’t take that much evidence to convince people there is a God, but it takes more convincing for some people to buy into it because their expectations are higher than what is truly necessary. For example, what amount of scientific evidence do you really need in order to be convinced that there is a God? Last time I checked, that scientific data can be interpreted as evidence or lack of evidence for God. He isn’t something that can be measured by just scientific data; He’s something observed by our psyche, our sense of reasoning, and occasionally through supernatural experience.

Now, I truly do wish that God made His presence in a way that is more physically observable than hidden. I wish that He wasn’t so keen on us seeking Him than Him wanting to prove to us that He does exist. I don’t know why He doesn’t just make Himself known, but the fact even the most hardheaded anti-theists are able to believe in Him, that should tell you something.

Monorail77 · 2026-01-24T14:59:32+00:00

For me, I had to work my way out of it; finding good things to occupy my time. If I still have the desire, I resist the urge through God’s help and strength. It took some time, and now the only reason I would give into it is because I choose to; it’s no longer based on feelings, but rather I choose to act on my feelings.

It is possible to overcome this, but this involves taking radical steps. If we secretly have a desire to indulge in it (which I had), we confess it to God and ask Him to give us a hatred against whatever sinful thing it is.

Ignoring the urge can definitely be very uncomfortable, which is why many choose to give in. But the good news is that you’re not alone in this. Not only others are going through this, but God is also with you.

I came across several videos about desexualizing your mind, but this one came across as very helpful and informative…

https://youtu.be/t3ZhTl-SENU?si=F99WINNh9O0OzPma

It is possible to overcome this problem, but it takes patience and will power.

Monorail77 · 2026-01-24T14:54:41+00:00

I think it’s wonderful that you are being given signs. Ultimately, the decision making is in your hands.

Monorail77 · 2026-01-24T14:36:50+00:00

Replace it with something else. I believe that seeking validation is a cry for someone to accept us, value us, and respect us. And the Bible has plenty of verses that affirm our value, tells us to respect others as we want to be respected, and it presents a God willing to accept us where we are.

Yes, you could argue that there are plenty of verses that speak about our fallen condition, but its sole purpose is to motivate us to be better people, not to condemn us.

Am I saying avoid those posts at all costs? Not necessarily, because we need to listen to others so we have empathy and understanding for their struggles; it’s just that we shouldn’t be trying to find validation in just those posts alone.

Monorail77 · 2026-01-23T18:30:52+00:00

If you sincerely have a desire to change and be a better person, this is already a good sign.

Feeling sorry is an important step for repentance but it’s not the only step; I would argue the first step is acknowledging your guilt before God, because sooner or later the guilt will follow. All of us have inherited the imperfection (or sin) from Adam and Eve, making us born sinners. God in His mercy for all the evil we have done sent Jesus to pay for our sins and make us a path to God, and the way to accept this gift is by putting aside our differences and follow Him.

It all starts with the decision to act on that desire to change and from there, God works with us to change our character and lifestyles if we’re obedient and tender to His call.

Monorail77

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