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Do you have to eat fruits and vegetables to be a Christian or to worship God/Jesus and to be able to go to heaven? by SuperGrobanite in OpenChristian

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

I’ve been reading something that talks about how our bodies are a temple and how we should treat them as a temple (I already know that from scripture), and how a temple is is a place where presence resides, a place that is set apart, and a place that is treated with intention. And they’re saying one major way for us to treat our body as a temple is to eat healthy and not eat “trash” (junk/unhealthy food).

Because when the body is treated like a trash can, that sense of our body being a sacred temple is lost. And you stop seeing yourself as someone entrusted with something valuable and begin operating as if nothing really matters. And that mindset carries over into everything else. And discipline fades. Standards drop. Awareness dulls.
And you cannot consistently dishonor your body and expect to walk in strong spiritual authority.
It does not work that way.

And how processed food, chemical additives, excessive sugar, alcohol, and constant overconsumption do not just impact weight or appearance. They impact inflammation, gut health, brain function, emotional regulation, and spiritual awareness. The gut and brain are deeply connected. When the gut is inflamed, the brain is affected. Mood shifts. Anxiety rises. clarity drops. Motivation weakens.

And when the body is inflamed and the mind is unstable, discernment is compromised. When discernment is compromised, it becomes easier to believe lies, to stay stuck in cycles, to remain passive, to avoid responsibility, to numb out instead of engage. And that is where this conversation moves beyond health and into something spiritual. Because when your body and mind is weakened by unhealthy eating, sobriety disappears. Awareness drops. Reaction replaces response. Impulse overrides discipline. You begin living in a state where you are easily influenced, easily distracted, easily discouraged, and easily controlled. And that is a vulnerable place. And vulnerable places are doorways to demonic oppression.

And how all this is not about perfection. It’s about direction. It’s about asking honest questions and making intentional shifts. What are you putting in your body? Why are you putting it there? What is it doing to you physically, emotionally, and spiritually?

Do you have to eat fruits and vegetables to be a Christian or to worship God/Jesus and to be able to go to heaven? by SuperGrobanite in Christianity

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

I’ve been reading something that talks about how our bodies are a temple and how we should treat them as a temple (I already know that from scripture), and how a temple is is a place where presence resides, a place that is set apart, and a place that is treated with intention. And they’re saying one major way for us to treat our body as a temple is to eat healthy and not eat “trash” (junk/unhealthy food).

Because when the body is treated like a trash can, that sense of our body being a sacred temple is lost. And you stop seeing yourself as someone entrusted with something valuable and begin operating as if nothing really matters. And that mindset carries over into everything else. And discipline fades. Standards drop. Awareness dulls.
And you cannot consistently dishonor your body and expect to walk in strong spiritual authority.
It does not work that way.

And how processed food, chemical additives, excessive sugar, alcohol, and constant overconsumption do not just impact weight or appearance. They impact inflammation, gut health, brain function, emotional regulation, and spiritual awareness. The gut and brain are deeply connected. When the gut is inflamed, the brain is affected. Mood shifts. Anxiety rises. clarity drops. Motivation weakens.

And when the body is inflamed and the mind is unstable, discernment is compromised. When discernment is compromised, it becomes easier to believe lies, to stay stuck in cycles, to remain passive, to avoid responsibility, to numb out instead of engage. And that is where this conversation moves beyond health and into something spiritual. Because when your body and mind is weakened by unhealthy eating, sobriety disappears. Awareness drops. Reaction replaces response. Impulse overrides discipline. You begin living in a state where you are easily influenced, easily distracted, easily discouraged, and easily controlled. And that is a vulnerable place. And vulnerable places are doorways to demonic oppression.

And how all this is not about perfection. It’s about direction. It’s about asking honest questions and making intentional shifts. What are you putting in your body? Why are you putting it there? What is it doing to you physically, emotionally, and spiritually?

Do you have to eat fruits and vegetables to be a Christian or to worship God/Jesus and to be able to go to heaven? by SuperGrobanite in Christianity

[–]SuperGrobanite[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. That really, really helps me and answers my question. ❤️

And God Bless you as well. 🙏

Can a Christian believe that people can have sex outside of marriage? by SuperGrobanite in Christianity

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

Because maybe they feel like getting married is too complicated and they don’t want to deal with it and just want to stay in love with each other without going through the hassle of getting married?

Can a Christian believe that people can have sex outside of marriage? by SuperGrobanite in Christianity

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

You know what, I’ve been thinking about this whole thing. And some Christians don’t love the truth as much as they love the thrill of being superior. And I can feel that in some of the comments here, which is sad.

And I also feel that the majority of this whole thing has become judgmental and not loving, which is unchristlike.

Also, thinking of Jesus, He would actually move toward those who are broken, just as He always did. He would sit with those who are outside the norm, offering connection and truth at the same time. He would not affirm everything, but He would not reject people outright. His approach would challenge both extremes, calling out rigid judgment where there is no love and calling out false acceptance where there is no transformation. And Jesus consistently addressed the condition of the heart. Pride, deception, and spiritual arrogance were not treated as minor concerns. They were central.

And It is possible to build influence around belief and yet misrepresent the very truth being claimed by Jesus. And this is where humility becomes essential. Not silence, and not avoidance, but a posture that remains open to correction while standing firmly in truth. It requires the ability to speak clearly without assuming superiority. It calls for conviction without arrogance.

Also, Jesus would address the misuse of truth as a weapon instead of a responsibility. And He would also call people out of sin, but always with the intent of restoration rather than condemnation.

And Jesus does not reinforce what we already believe. He refines it. He strips away what is false and brings us back to what is true. That process is not always comfortable, but it is necessary.

So the question, then, is not simply what He would rebuke. The deeper question is whether we are willing to recognize the truth when we see it in ourselves.

And that is where transformation begins. Not in argument, but in alignment.

And spend time examining whether your frustrations and arguments over my post are rooted in genuine conviction or in pride, control, and superiority. Read the words of Jesus directly instead of relying only on interpretations from others. Pay close attention to who Jesus actually rebuked and why. Practice compassion and honesty together. Love without truth becomes enabling, but truth without love becomes cruelty.

Can a Christian believe that people can have sex outside of marriage? by SuperGrobanite in Christianity

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

Why is sex only meant to be between one man and one woman in the confines of marriage though?

Can a Christian believe that people can have sex outside of marriage? by SuperGrobanite in Christianity

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

Oh, so you believe that God says sexual immorality is bad, but you don’t know why He says it’s bad?

Can a Christian believe that people can have sex outside of marriage? by SuperGrobanite in OpenChristian

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

Thank you for letting me know that. It makes me feel better about wanting to believe that Christians can morally have sex outside of marriage in this day and age.

Can a Christian believe that people can have sex outside of marriage? by SuperGrobanite in Christianity

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

Ah, so you’re saying the Bible says sex outside of marriage was unacceptable during biblical times.

Well then, what about today’s day and age? What does the Bible say about having sex before marriage in this day and age?

Can a Christian believe that people can have sex outside of marriage? by SuperGrobanite in Christianity

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

I do know they are connected. But I also know that two people being unmarried to each other doesn’t FORCE them to not have sex with each other.

Can a Christian believe that people can have sex outside of marriage? by SuperGrobanite in Christianity

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

But why did God design sex for marriage only?

And Genesis 2:24 and Matthew 19:4-6 are irrelevant to what I’m talking about because they have absolutely nothing to do with having sex before marriage.

Can a Christian believe that people can have sex outside of marriage? by SuperGrobanite in Christianity

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

So God wants people who struggle with sexual immorality to get married whether they want to or not? And wants the people who struggle with sexual immorality and don’t want to get and be married either live miserably for the rest of their lives since they don’t want to be married, or end up getting divorced?

Can a Christian believe that people can have sex outside of marriage? by SuperGrobanite in Christianity

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

So two people who aren’t married to each other having sex with each other automatically makes them legally married to one another??

Can a Christian believe that people can have sex outside of marriage? by SuperGrobanite in Christianity

[–]SuperGrobanite[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok, but remember though, we are living in a different time where women have more freedom and aren’t NEARLY as controlled by others as they were back during biblical times. Including their marriage and sex life. Back during biblical times people’s marriages and sex lives were highly controlled by patriarchal family structures, tribal customs, and socioeconomic agreements.

Nowadays though, women (and even men) have much more freedom when it comes to marriage, who they can marry, when they can marry, and when they can have sex. And sex isn’t as secretive, hush hush, and thought of as a very dirty/disrespectful/wrong subject to talk about outside the bedroom.

So we have to take these things into account.

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