False Religion

When we don't know about religious doctrines and groups that are presented to us.  If we don't study religions to find the truth and not just settle for the first group that comes along, then we are opening ourselves  up to blindly following something that may be our demise in the end.  Countless millions have done that before us and fell victim to dictators, lust, greed, and dissension.  The Bible tells us to study the Word of God and to not stop.  Religion of today is changing into what we "think and like", and paying no attention to accepting Jesus as our Savior. This opens us up to worshiping the body, plants, stars, people, objects, money, and psychological belief systems.

Colossians 2:²³ Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence.

Sensuality has the largest group of followers today, but what people don't understand is that if you don't forget about the world's trappings right now and instead get to know Jesus today, then how will He recognize you when He returns to collect all those who believe in Him?  That's really the only reason Jesus is returning!

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Oppression

Sometimes we feel oppressed from many angles. It feels that the world is against us, that people are ganging up on us and we are trying our best to be good and respectable.  Might even feel as if God is responsible for all this, and we start blaming Him.  When times get tough, its easy to give up and fall back into the way things were, the easy way out.

1 Peter 3:17 "For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil".

Viewing all this trouble may seem like the journey isn't worth the work.  It's like a savings account, the more you resist, the better it will be for you in the long run.  But make sure you are not living with the mindset that you deserve any of this.  The closer we get to God, the more the evil one hates it!  Be very, very happy then for every instance that oppression happens.

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Promises

Uttering words as a promise to others when we need something at the time, can be a trap that we set for our self down the road.  Making promises at the time can seem a simple task, but it's usually only at the time you make the promise.  Fulfilling that promise later on can turn into a magnanimous project.  All because we couldn't say a simple "yes or no" puts us in a sometimes very precarious position.

James 5:17 "Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned".

Compulsive and addictive behaviors only worsen situations, because the only focus is on the prize at the time and no regard given to paying back that promise.  The promise made is usually forgotten and becomes a big surprise down the road when we are reminded of our responsibility.

It really only boils down to us being honest with our self and others at the time, then no false promises are made or forgotten.  If you're unsure about paying back after making the promise, then you should avoid that trap to begin with.

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Two Kinds of Wisdom

We each like to think we are wise, but our actions label us whether we like it or not.  How we speak, react, and especially the next step we take in the midst of trouble.  Some are relaxed and content with their life state and can easily handle the ups and downs of life.  Others carry deep envy, unresolved strife, chaotic perspectives, and cannot forgive.

The second kind of wisdom says that no matter what life has for us, we are content with the outcome, because we give it all to Jesus Christ for Him to sort out for us.  Praise God for the blessings, and ask Him for peace to deal with the not-so-desirable aspects.  More importantly, what can we learn from this?
James 3:¹⁷ But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

Focusing on all those positives doesn't give you much time to deal with the negatives, because if you give them to Jesus, then there's not too much to worry about.

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Fighting

Ever find yourself in the middle of a battle you didn't start?  Minding your own business and living a life according to the ways of Christ, suddenly you are in the midst of a controversy and you have no idea how it started.  That is the way of the enemy, silent sneak attacks, skullduggery at it's best.

2 Corinthians 10:3 "For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does."

The thing to remember is that this is an attack against God. because we are living at peace with God angers the enemy.  The Bible instructs us to keep the peace, stand firm, keep your focus on God, and He will make it right. 

But when you have a compulsive or addictive behavior it's even more difficult, but the principal is exactly the same. Stay calm and rest in the Lord to correct all things.  When you take matters into your own hands then you start playing satan's game, and then he wins.

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Control

There's lots of elements to control.  Controlling others, being controlled, being out of control, allowing others to control us, and interestingly, controlling others by accident.  May seem strange but when we are ignorant to our own behaviors, we can actually be controlling others with out knowing it.  Not knowing life skills or unresolved childhood issues can open us up to a wide variety of obnoxious behaviours.  We think we are in control, but in all actuality we are overbearing, insensitive, pushy, and short sighted.  When we realize this, it is never too late to admit our mistakes.

1 Peter 3:16 "keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander."

A relationship with Jesus Christ opens our eyes and gives us a view from the people we have controlled by accident.

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Acceptance

What do we do in order to feel accepted?  First off, what is acceptance and why do we need it?  It's when someone gives you the same level of respect they would give to anyone else, no matter what you have done, your station in life, or what you look like.  It's a show of respect to treat others as you would like to be treated.

Coincidentally, that is what the Bible teaches in Luke 6:31 Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.  

When you don't treat others as you would like to be treated, then you are judging them and God says that you will be judged in the same way you treat others.  It's mostly because we don't understand that persons way of thinking and our arrogance or uncaring spirit is preventing us from NOT forcing them to our way of thinking.

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