Lon
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Was there a Sermon?
Did You Go To Church Today? What Was The Sermon About?
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Son_of_Perdition
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Camper6
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There was a sermon. It was about sin. They were against it.
I didn't go. I'm always thinking about going but I never make it.
I didn't go. I'm always thinking about going but I never make it.
Falcon
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Fell asleep half way thru the sermon.
Lara
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I'm not sure why you have chosen to join this discussion if you truly believe that you are a "Son of Perdition" as you say. The Bible mentions this label twice in the New Testament and means, as I'm sure you know, "man doomed to destruction" or "man doomed to eternal damnation". Well, that's one thing in the Bible you believe in but...Son_of_Perdition said:
...if you know this about yourself and you say you're doomed...period...you thus have little to no control, as you said, over any aspects of your temporary existence...VERY temporary existence in relationship to eternity. So, why do you bother advising us about what we have control over and what we don't?? You seem an unlikely source of wisdom or knowledge in that area because your doomed, as you say, and thus have no purpose nor little to no care.
You're opinion about what we have "no control" of and what we have "minor control" of is also off. Plus, there's one glaring omission; what we have "major control" of...and that would be the ability to choose how we will spend eternity is something we have complete "major control" of. Your choice I assume is dirt. This thread is for people who have made a different choice as to where they will spend eternal life that's full of faith, hope, and love.
In case you didn't notice, I have not told you what to believe, nor have I given you the simple steps to take to assure how you spend your eternity. Nor have I judged you. You have already done that with your self-applied label, "Son of Perdition". All I have done is critique your post.
But I will add this, only God knows if you are a Son of Perdition. He mentioned only 2 in the Bible...and they weren't you. So there may still come a day when your heart softens and you make a different choice.
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Son_of_Perdition said:
So true, most of what we face in life is beyond our personal control. Choosing instead to be concerned and involved with matters we can make a difference with is so much more rewarding.
I am not sure how being an atheist helps, but that is surely your choice and not for me to judge.
Aunt Bea
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I have my beliefs and guiding principles but I agree with Henry.
M*A*S*H - LTC Henry Blake - "I avoid church religiously."
M*A*S*H - LTC Henry Blake - "I avoid church religiously."
Yes, we have a great sermon on post-resurrection from Luke, chapter 24. The women who came to the empty tomb were perplexed and afraid.
The pastor took it from there and brought in some good points, basically showing us how to cast out fears and phobias. I could give you more of his sermon, but it would sound like I am preaching to you.
And in answer to Henry Blake - I avoid missing church religiously. That's not being sanctimonious, that's reality, since, for me personally, I know I need it.
The pastor took it from there and brought in some good points, basically showing us how to cast out fears and phobias. I could give you more of his sermon, but it would sound like I am preaching to you.
And in answer to Henry Blake - I avoid missing church religiously. That's not being sanctimonious, that's reality, since, for me personally, I know I need it.
Ruth n Jersey
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No I did not. I feel closer to a higher being when I am alone with my thoughts and quietly working in my garden. It is there that I talk to my Mom and Dad and work out any problems I may have.My Grandma's favorite hymn was In The Garden. I haven't sung it since I was in Sunday school but remember every word of it. I think my Grandma picked a good one.