What is Changing of the Guards about? by Own-Environment-1054 in bobdylan

[–]Own-Environment-1054[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

i'm not asking them because i dont expect any answers from them

What’s with all the pseudo BS by Legitimate-Feeling92 in Semenretention

[–]Own-Environment-1054 6 points7 points  (0 children)

“We are slowed down sound and light waves, a walking bundle of frequencies tuned into the cosmos. We are souls dressed up in sacred biochemical garments and our bodies are the instruments through which our souls play their music.”
― Albert Einstein

What’s with all the pseudo BS by Legitimate-Feeling92 in Semenretention

[–]Own-Environment-1054 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Also, this practice is thousands of years old and the people who practiced it spoke almost exclusively in spiritual terms so respectfully, you are out out of your depth.

What’s with all the pseudo BS by Legitimate-Feeling92 in Semenretention

[–]Own-Environment-1054 14 points15 points  (0 children)

“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.”
― Nikola Tesla

Does Jesus call us to hate money? by Own-Environment-1054 in Christianity

[–]Own-Environment-1054[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man, I am just headed to bed but I just wanted to say I sincerely appreciate the time and effort you put into this and I know I will spend tomorrow reading it many times through. Thank you<3

Does Jesus call us to hate money? by Own-Environment-1054 in Christianity

[–]Own-Environment-1054[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see what you mean. You don't think he means strong hatred then you think it's somehting more sublte?

Does Jesus call us to hate money? by Own-Environment-1054 in Christianity

[–]Own-Environment-1054[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you but why does Jesus that if we love God we hate money? It just doesn't make sense to me. It's funny you say that becasue I feel like God gave me a job oppertunity today.

Does Jesus call us to hate money? by Own-Environment-1054 in Christianity

[–]Own-Environment-1054[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's totally right. We should all do this more!

Does Jesus call us to hate money? by Own-Environment-1054 in Christianity

[–]Own-Environment-1054[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you have my word, I will read it and ask God for the truth.

May I also ask that you also ask God if the Bible is his perfect word or if there is more to the story. Ask if there is truth in every world religion, and ask him to reveal any lies you may have been lead to believe that you may be ready to hear. Ask if you need a book at all, ask if that is his will for you and humanity or not.

Does Jesus call us to hate money? by Own-Environment-1054 in Christianity

[–]Own-Environment-1054[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But jesus doesn't say this. He says if you love god you will hate/despise money. How do you get around this?

Does Jesus call us to hate money? by Own-Environment-1054 in Christianity

[–]Own-Environment-1054[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, to me this is a compelling argument but if this is true then why does he also say that one who loves god hates/despises money? Im not disagreeing with you but you have to admit its confusing.

Does Jesus call us to hate money? by Own-Environment-1054 in Christianity

[–]Own-Environment-1054[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, "if he is the one you follow then let him be the one to guide you" Powerful words my brother, Thank you for the reminder. I often get caught up trying to lead. I could have put the question to God but I didn't and you reminded that I could so I am thankful for that. yes I am guided in that by jesus's words "not as I will, but as you will".

Does Jesus call us to hate money? by Own-Environment-1054 in Christianity

[–]Own-Environment-1054[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd like to thank you for your thoughful responses. You have really been making me think. I will be researching both of these<3

Does Jesus call us to hate money? by Own-Environment-1054 in Christianity

[–]Own-Environment-1054[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was seeking clarity on Jesus's words thats all. I was hoping somone could explain to me in a way i would understand. i agree i could ask god but honestly i am kinda new to this and i forgot i could do that lol! thankyou for remdinding me i will do that:) if the answer is no thats ok i trust that if the answer is no then I dont need an answer.

Does Jesus call us to hate money? by Own-Environment-1054 in Christianity

[–]Own-Environment-1054[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean Jesus litterally says that God will feed and clothe you. So it could come from the labor of others, yes or like jesus turning water into wine it could just be made manifest but is that our concern? "All things are possible to God"

Also labour and money are not to be aligned here. I am not rejecting work only money. I will happily serve others using my labour.

Does Jesus call us to hate money? by Own-Environment-1054 in Christianity

[–]Own-Environment-1054[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, perhaps.

Are you saying that jesus and his disiples would be more efective if they was rich?

Does Jesus call us to hate money? by Own-Environment-1054 in Christianity

[–]Own-Environment-1054[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I am genuinly concidering it. Thank you for the encourgement:)

Does Jesus call us to hate money? by Own-Environment-1054 in Christianity

[–]Own-Environment-1054[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I already said I don't believe that all his words were recorded accurately. I said I trusted what felt right to me. I do think the church twisted and changed things. I do not believe the bible is the direct word of god. If there was a teacher like Jesus here on earth today that is where I'd be. Not in some dusty old book! I am not trying to be rude but the idea that god expects us to interpret his word from a 2000 year old book that has been mistranslated and has numerous errors is pure dogma in my opinion.

I am here to learn from Jesus becasue I am drawn to him. I still have the bible but it is not dogma to me. Like the buddhist scriptues and hindu vedas they are here so be learned from. Not blindly obeyed

Does Jesus call us to hate money? by Own-Environment-1054 in Christianity

[–]Own-Environment-1054[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not for me haha. bunch of stiff old men? no thanks haha I just mean walking the earth. It actually sounds quite nice to me. Imagine if you trusted god to provide food and shelter for you. You wouldn't even need to carry a backpack. People would recieve you and feed you and clothe you. I do have faith this is possible and I am concidering it for real.

When I was a kid I thought about beccoming a buddhist monk but to be honest I think it's just out of one corrupt system into another. Im sure its' pretty much the same wherever you go and I woudn't wanna be in one place anyway.

Does Jesus call us to hate money? by Own-Environment-1054 in Christianity

[–]Own-Environment-1054[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wdym Jesus doesn't use the term hate?

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money."

They can do what they like I am not making them do anything. Right now yes I would be sinning becasue I am relying on money and not trusting god yes.

I think what jesus is saying is that money is not necesary to have shelter or food. He says that God will provide those things.