craigslist deleted the post less than 12 hours later. wow. I really am looking for a Pastor that has not succumbed to these covid lies. Currently the Pastor of my church still requires masks and supports the vaccine and boosters fully. He believes there is no conspiracy to enslave us. Im at a loss. How can these people of God have no discernment on what is really happening? how? I love my Pastor but he's lost in this how?
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im starting to see this clearly, its heartbreaking.
I can understand that.
For me - it’s very validating.
I’ve been around preachers my whole life telling me how I should love God.
Once I sorted out they are just middle management - I started really developing my personal relationship with God and only communicating directly with folks in study.
A Pastor that Acts as a representative to God is a forked-tongue-liar. They should be emphasizing you developing your own direct line to God. If they don’t - be immediately suspect.
MOST OF ALL IF THEY DO NOT EMPHASIZE SPIRITUAL WARFARE AND HOW JESUS CONFRONTED DEMONS HEAD ON - RUN
If they are into a works doctrine, run.
We strive to good works, not "to be" saved, but because "we are" saved.
Perhaps we are talking past each other, but consider a person who accepts Jesus, and then becomes a child rapist murderer. Where do they stand?
Perhaps I misunderstand the “grace alone” crowd. I think it’s obvious we must have faith in Christ, and as James says, faith without works is dead. We have to do our best. Christ knows we’re going to screw up every day - what he wants is effort. Belief that is manifest through sincere effort.
Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.
Every tree that does not bear fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
By their fruit you will know them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes or figs from thistles?
Every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree grows bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit and a bad tree cannot grow good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me (Jesus).
I think it's not about making a sincere effort. If you have truly decided to follow Jesus, then his grace will transform you so that your behaviour is changed.
True. It was probably a pissy individual that got it removed, not Craigslist per se.
It's so bullshit. Craigslist is almost unusable now because of that.
Know of any good alternatives?
"Know of any good alternatives?"
Yes. You...
were born in the image of God, and God is love. Talk to Him, you already intuitively know right from wrong. The answers will come from prayer... not from a middleman. Trust yourself, trust love, trust God- for you are part of Him.
Oh, and tithe 15% of your monthly income to your inner temple 😉
It should be heartwarming! Why do you need someone else to draw close to God? Are they going to get you to Heaven?
Jesus said, "Take up your cross and follow me." Matthew 16:24-26. You have to work out your own worth, on your own, to be able to reach Jesus.
These churches, like governments, provide weak points where the Cabal can instill their own corruption and control - the leaders.
Some people like the community aspect of church. Others seek a pastor to be able to discuss things with or for counseling. There are many reasons.
The true church is focused on the great commission(to get the Word out).
Same. So much of my life has been spent in dark when it comes to religion. Only the last 2 years have shown me how false it is. My relationship with God is now between me and Him, nobody else needed.
Don't view it as heartbreaking. View it as freeing. You are a free human. You are connected to your Creator, and no man can EVER be put into the middle of that, again, unless you choose to do so.
Imagine being on a stranded island. You don't need a preacher. You don't need a pastor. God is with you, always. You already know that in your heart.