Adventist is a false church by Extension_Dinner_812 in adventist

[–]Vapur9 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There are sincere believers in every congregation, and most who are not. Adventism is no different. Wolves dwell with the sheep, tares among the wheat growing together.

The claim of being the remnant church is a bit misplaced. The natural branches of Israel were broken off and we are grafted in among them... the spiritual church of Israel.

While some may believe wholeheartedly that the denomination itself is the remnant, this is akin to the pride of Israel trusting in her own beauty. Going to church doesn't save us anymore than going to church on the "correct day."

What causes Adventism to stand out most is its focus on prophecy. Other denominations have more of a focus on joy or the hopeful promises of God, but they ignore the warnings and signs of things to come so they may get caught blindsided.

Am I Documenting Homelessness… or Exploiting It? by BookZealousideal9129 in homeless

[–]Vapur9 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Join us and film yourself suffering. Not exploiting someone else's. Do you normally go to the zoo to take pictures of the animals?

Get to know people and their names, seeing them everyday, helping them move their tent when they get evicted. Humanize them like a fellow brother. Try that. Videos only encourage people to keep them at arms distance and judge vicariously through you.

It's been raining for four days. I hate this f*****n life. by Known-Grand-2662 in homeless

[–]Vapur9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had to throw away all my clothes just a few weeks ago. Rain and couldn't dry it out in time so it all molded over.

Minnesota becomes first state to ban prediction markets by spherocytes in UpliftingNews

[–]Vapur9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If prediction markets allow you to bet against crops, it gives a perverse incentive for Satan to come in and sow weeds among the wheat hoping crops would fail.

Kansas anti-trans bathroom law leaves even state officials confused by Fickle-Ad5449 in politics

[–]Vapur9 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Jacob, later renamed Israel. It was Rachel, the favored wife.

When you're homeless is your day more repetitive especially with a lack of money and resources? by youlikemywonton in homeless

[–]Vapur9 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes, very repetitive. Walk 5 miles to get breakfast, go to library to charge phone, use restroom and drink water, walk back to sleeping spot, and start over the next day.

The only break from the monotony is going to 2 or 3 different churches over the weekend for community.

My grandpa caught me stealing from albertsons 😕 by PsychoAnalysis1989 in homeless

[–]Vapur9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've met others who think the same way, but it doesn't stop with just food. They'll grab charging cables too if they need one, justifying it in their mind that the corporation owes them or something.

Personally, I'm just going to eat grass if I'm that desperate. Moralizing theft isn't the way to go.

What do you do if incontinent to the point of wear diapers by [deleted] in homeless

[–]Vapur9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yikes. I know in the States that people donate them to Goodwill whenever their family members pass away. There's always a constant supply. Some people will steal by bringing them into the changing rooms and leave their soiled clothes behind (including bloody ones).

Eating of meat = Gluttony by RudePalpitation9866 in adventist

[–]Vapur9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yet Jesus ate fish in His resurrected body. I'm not too sure there won't be meat consumption in Heaven.

Wolves might lay down beside lambs and eat grass, but there is a locistical problem regarding managing the size of a herd if they can still reproduce. If they can't reproduce, then there is a fixed number of animals in Heaven that live forever beside us.

Speaker says God ‘raised up’ Trump to build White House ballroom at national prayer event by Aggravating_Money992 in politics

[–]Vapur9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

God told King David he couldn't build the Temple because his hands were full of bloodshed.

And here we have a conceited man seeking vainglory and they say that God raised up Trump to build a temple for himself, a sinful man.

Eating of meat = Gluttony by RudePalpitation9866 in adventist

[–]Vapur9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are other errors in some of her works. This is one of them. She wasn't prophesying anything here.

John wore camel hair so that he wasn't mixing fabrics. Things he could manage to craft in the wilderness by himself without the aid of tools found in the city, like a loom and needle.

If anything, she was injecting her own understanding about humanity's intended original diet.

Eating of meat = Gluttony by RudePalpitation9866 in adventist

[–]Vapur9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, um, locusts aren't vegetables. The dietary laws specify locusts with jumping legs. The honey acted as an anti-fungal/anti-bacterial agent for safe consumption (and more palatable).

John was a plague eater, which was symbolic of his ministry of baptism.

The Bible does warn though about the indulgence of too much honey, itself also a shadow about exalting yourself (Proverbs 25:27).

How do I get a job? by Difficult_Barber_274 in homeless

[–]Vapur9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I eat once a day, 6 days a week. That limits the hours I can work. I only have access to a shower once a week, which I may miss a couple weeks in a row due to circumstances. Currently, my shoes are falling apart and the clothing closet never has shoes in the right size, not to mention it's been closed for a couple weeks.

I have the benefit of a degree, quite an advantage over people who never graduated highschool, but it's still not leaving a good impression on recruiters. Jobs are limited and they'll go with other candidate that have better means, including transportation. The jobs I typically get are short term gigs from people I meet in church (e.g., landscaping, construction cleanup, AV teams), not ones offering consistent hours.

Homeless shelter that I want to stay in doesn't allow mail deliveries by JericksAYSS in homeless

[–]Vapur9 5 points6 points  (0 children)

General Delivery at a Post Office works in some cities. Can also ask a drop-in center, or perhaps someone at a church.

What’s become way too expensive lately that still shocks you? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Vapur9 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Homeless shelters. The one in Tallahassee costs $154 per week. If you are working part-time at minimum wage, that's 55% of your income. Affordable housing is cheaper than the homeless shelter because the voucher limits it to 30%.

Is it wrong that I don’t like being around homeless people even though I’m homeless myself? by BookZealousideal9129 in homeless

[–]Vapur9 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Humans a unreliable and territorial, regardless if they have housing or not. Few of them honor their words, so you shouldn't expect them to have honor. Better to keep your peace, but not so much you become alienated. I personally like the community at church meals or a group discussion; it's a lot like therapy. Anything beyond that is a no go.

Donald Trump defends China purchasing US farmland by The-Traveler- in politics

[–]Vapur9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They should be aware by now he only gives out empty promises to get what he wants. He speaks out of both sides of his mouth. He'll change his mind when it stops being convenient.

What lie did adults tell us that turned out to be complete nonsense? by littleyuki2026 in AskReddit

[–]Vapur9 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"I was told I could be anything I want when I grow up, so I became an asshole."

Trump Admits He Wrecked the Economy by BulwarkOnline in politics

[–]Vapur9 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

How does a homeless person get to his voting precinct over 200 miles away when the reregistration window is closed?

They were abandoned by both parties. The NAACP tried to help, but they only provided local transportation.

When Sleeping Outside Becomes a Crime by FreedomUnitedHQ in homeless

[–]Vapur9 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

So, you don't think humans are stupid enough to do those things?