Well look whos back to add to the post he posted just about 4 days ago. So what more do I have to add you ask yourself, Well please do read on and find out. Im not judging anyone nor am I assuming anything, as that is not up to me to do. That is for Our Lord. So as one week passes I read my girlfriends blog, hmmmmm, I look under comments, oh but I don't see any how come? Well not assuming or anything but are people too scared to speak the truth, to let out what they hold inside. Im a big boy come on throw it out, Im waiting for it. I wanna hear comments back on what I had posted.
Well I guess it truly brings out who your real friends are and who the posers are. I am gonna say this, " Isn't a real friend suppose to be by yourside through the good and the bad, to always wish you the best in all you do, to streghten you and to give you faith".
I will speak the truth, even if it hurts, as isn't that what we are living for, the truth in all things. Maybe I just tell it how it is, actually I do that alot. Now to why no post, maybe people can't argue the truth surrounding the matter. Because they know its right. Or because they don't wanna lash out and hurt someone, well come on, you wanna hurt someone, you came to the right person. I'll take what you throw at me, but are you brave enough to actually do that, to stand up to one who is always seeking the truth, someone who tells the truth no matter what the situation.
I sometimes laugh inside my head, thinking to myself, why are people cowards, no man should be a coward, speak up for what you know is right,if something angers you, speak out, if you don't agree with something, again, speak out, sitting there twiddling your fingers all day, being quiet and not saying anything won't get you to far. Now will it.
Maybe I was given the God given ability to strengthen people, to help people, to share the truth with people. To be there for people when they are in need. I do know I can cheer people up when there feeling down, as I am here to talk to, a true friend. I just don't go to people to seek help without givin anything back in return.
Off to another subject, again and again, countless times over, am I the only one that sees it, or is there others who agree with me on this one, I would like comments towards this please.
People who get used over and over again, what do they get out of it, usually the crap end of the stick, I have for sure, and I do KNOW others that have aswell, and quite frankly I am sick of it, come one people. You are perfectly capable of doing the job you want done, don't push it on others, don't drop it on others. Own up to it, you have a responsibility, now be mature about it, be a man, or a woman, God gave you two hands, two feet, a heart, and the faith, strength and will power to do it. Take intiative.
There has been a few people stressed out over these happenings, and they should not, let me say that again SHOULD NOT, have to be that way. Why should someone have to be stressed over all the hocus pocus.
So what am I trying to get through to people here. That some people just need to grow up. Accept change, as it is inevitable. Be more mature and own up to your doings. Don't drop things on people that you are perfectly capable of doing, if you want something done, DO IT. Don't stand around and waste time. I would also like to add this:
Things happen for a reason, Misty and I, I can truly say that if it wasn't for her, I honestly don't know where I would be today. As she helps me understand things, she helps me when I am feeling down, she is constantly praying for me. As are all those who are my friends as well as hers. I just can't comprehend how much I love this girl with all my heart. Deep inside me, says, this IS, the girl for me.
People may agree with it, and some people may disagree, but everyone has there own opinion do they now. And its between God, Misty and I. I do strongly believe God sent Misty to me for a reason. As we both like to help others, especially by going out of our own way to see someone smile. To make someone happy.
In the past as well as now, I go by my senses, I sense things all the time, sometimes I just find myself praying for no apparent reason, sometimes its for others. It happened just recently, when I was asked to pray for a few girls. You all know who you are. I can sense when people are sick. When they need help, and many other things etc.
You know what else, its quite funny as there is something else about me that people don't know, other then Misty. I can find out alot about someone by talking with them for 5 minutes be it face to face, through msn or on the phone. I have that ability. Stranger or not.
So please dont feed me crap, gossip or lies. As I will tell you straight up how it is. That should be it for now.
Now for the comments. Will there be any, or will there be none, We shall soon find out. If people can speak up, if people can be a man or a woman. If you don't wanna post on there drop me an email, Im sure you all have it. If not I shall leave it just for you. justin_20006@msn.com
Peace out,
God Bless you all Signed,
Justin
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Well well a post to add to my girlfriends blog, So what is it that brings me here you ask yourself. Read and you shall find out.
First and foremost, people should really stop assuming things. Too many people that, and before you start jumpin the gun you should first have the facts about the situation before hand.
It drives me up the wall when people start assuming this and that. And also judging people. Who do they think they are doing that. Its not up to you to judge someone, That is Our Creators, God. He who judges will be judged. There is alot of nowadays, people may say no I don't do that, I don't assume, I don't judge. Well they will find something wrong with someone and pick at them for it. Just like how cat and mouse play, the cat pesters the mouse until it is worn out and snap.
Come on people would you grow up, thought you are mature adults and deal with things respectively, and not like children playing a game.
I was out there for just about 2 months, I kept to myself out there, as people didn't and don't know much about me, I was quiet, meek, didn't say much, But I did for a reason, its called respect, and I respect each and every person I meet and know. I tend to speak my mind alot, I stand up for what I know is right, as anyone should. If I am a firm believer in it I will tell you straight out. Yup I wasn't afraid to tell anyone off, I just don't like to see people get hurt, but, you through a lemon at me, you'll get it right back twice as fast.
There is a saying I like and it stands true. It goes a little something like this:
"I'm gonna tell you truth even if it hurts. And if you can't handle it Im sure your manly enough to suck it up."
Anyone wanna make a comment on that one, or is true enough that you don't have anything to say about it.
Now onto other things. For what I seen out there, People are getting walked all over, do this do that, they are being used. No person should ever be used, No person should be walked over, no person should be called down, no matter where they are, who they are, and what they do. People should own up to there own responsibilities and not dump the load on others, people are stressed out enough, why should you have to pick up on someone elses slack, that is bull, I don't dig that. If you gotta do something own up to it, take intiative, and do it, be a man or woman. Don't be childish and immature.
Now on to change, change is a good thing, is it not, just because someone does something different then others would do, does that make them less of a person, no it does not, we are all one and should be treated as so.
My girlfriend Misty is moving out west, people are against and others agree with it, Now to the ones that don't agree, own up to and speak out, don't beat around the bush and hide. Only immature people do that. Is it because your scared, is it because you now can't throw the slack on someone else. May be it will be more work for you.
Let me ask you all a simple question? Yes God is in the church, but is He only at the one there, why people would say you won't be as spiritual or you won't live for God if you moved west. I don't be thinking so, The people make the church. And God cannot be locked in a box for a certain church, He is everywhere, He is in us. So be it if someone is in church or not, They can both have the same spirituality.
Because someone is not in church does not mean they arent spiritial. You can pray in your home, outside, in the car, at work, on vacation, anywhere you want to, because God is in you.
So am I saying anything about leaving church no way, without church without God, where would we be, if it was not for Him we would not be here.
Yes there is a great church out here and we both will be attending it on a regular basis. As well as our future kids.
As for the opposition against it, you don't worry, as you can't make a decision for no one, that is not up to you, that is solely up to the one making it and God.
I can't wait for her to move out here with me, and start our lives together. To live for God. I miss her alot at times, but with God in our lives, nothing is impossible. With our will power, our strength, our patience, our faith, we WILL do it.
I love Misty soo much. All she does for me, for everyone around her, she is sweet, caring, loving, spiritual and the list goes on.
With all my love and support
Signed
Justin
First and foremost, people should really stop assuming things. Too many people that, and before you start jumpin the gun you should first have the facts about the situation before hand.
It drives me up the wall when people start assuming this and that. And also judging people. Who do they think they are doing that. Its not up to you to judge someone, That is Our Creators, God. He who judges will be judged. There is alot of nowadays, people may say no I don't do that, I don't assume, I don't judge. Well they will find something wrong with someone and pick at them for it. Just like how cat and mouse play, the cat pesters the mouse until it is worn out and snap.
Come on people would you grow up, thought you are mature adults and deal with things respectively, and not like children playing a game.
I was out there for just about 2 months, I kept to myself out there, as people didn't and don't know much about me, I was quiet, meek, didn't say much, But I did for a reason, its called respect, and I respect each and every person I meet and know. I tend to speak my mind alot, I stand up for what I know is right, as anyone should. If I am a firm believer in it I will tell you straight out. Yup I wasn't afraid to tell anyone off, I just don't like to see people get hurt, but, you through a lemon at me, you'll get it right back twice as fast.
There is a saying I like and it stands true. It goes a little something like this:
"I'm gonna tell you truth even if it hurts. And if you can't handle it Im sure your manly enough to suck it up."
Anyone wanna make a comment on that one, or is true enough that you don't have anything to say about it.
Now onto other things. For what I seen out there, People are getting walked all over, do this do that, they are being used. No person should ever be used, No person should be walked over, no person should be called down, no matter where they are, who they are, and what they do. People should own up to there own responsibilities and not dump the load on others, people are stressed out enough, why should you have to pick up on someone elses slack, that is bull, I don't dig that. If you gotta do something own up to it, take intiative, and do it, be a man or woman. Don't be childish and immature.
Now on to change, change is a good thing, is it not, just because someone does something different then others would do, does that make them less of a person, no it does not, we are all one and should be treated as so.
My girlfriend Misty is moving out west, people are against and others agree with it, Now to the ones that don't agree, own up to and speak out, don't beat around the bush and hide. Only immature people do that. Is it because your scared, is it because you now can't throw the slack on someone else. May be it will be more work for you.
Let me ask you all a simple question? Yes God is in the church, but is He only at the one there, why people would say you won't be as spiritual or you won't live for God if you moved west. I don't be thinking so, The people make the church. And God cannot be locked in a box for a certain church, He is everywhere, He is in us. So be it if someone is in church or not, They can both have the same spirituality.
Because someone is not in church does not mean they arent spiritial. You can pray in your home, outside, in the car, at work, on vacation, anywhere you want to, because God is in you.
So am I saying anything about leaving church no way, without church without God, where would we be, if it was not for Him we would not be here.
Yes there is a great church out here and we both will be attending it on a regular basis. As well as our future kids.
As for the opposition against it, you don't worry, as you can't make a decision for no one, that is not up to you, that is solely up to the one making it and God.
I can't wait for her to move out here with me, and start our lives together. To live for God. I miss her alot at times, but with God in our lives, nothing is impossible. With our will power, our strength, our patience, our faith, we WILL do it.
I love Misty soo much. All she does for me, for everyone around her, she is sweet, caring, loving, spiritual and the list goes on.
With all my love and support
Signed
Justin
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Is It Wrong To Drink Alcoholic Beverages?
"Wine is a ridiculer, intoxicating liquor is boisterous, and everyone going astray by it is not wise." Does this text, found in the Bible at Proverbs 20:1, indicate that it is wrong to drink alcoholic beverages? Some think so. As further evidence, they point to Bible accounts where bad acts resulted to the misuse of alcohol. --Genesis 9:20-25.
Then there are the disastrous results of overindulgence--ailments such as cirrhosis of the liver, tragic accidents, financial ruin, family abuse, and harm to the unborn. Probably because of such terrible consequences, "many religious denominations taught that drinking alcohol was immoral," notes The World Book Encyclopedia. But is it immoral to drink alcoholic beverages? Does the Bible prohibit the drinking of all alcoholic beverages and in any amount?
What does the bible say?
The Bible does warn about the bad consequences of overindulgence in alcohol. Ephesians 5:18 admonishes: "Do not be getting drunk with wine, in which there is debauchery." Also, Proverbs 23:20, 21 exhorts: "Do not come to be among heavy drinkers of wine, among those who are gluttonous eaters of flesh. For a drunkard and a glutton will come to poverty," And Isaiah 5:11 says: "Woe to those who are getting up early in the morning that they may seek just intoxicating liquor who are lingering till late in the evening darkness so that wine itself inflames them!"
The Bible also mentions the pleasures and benefits of drinking moderately. For instance, Psalm 104:15 states that one of God's gifts is "wine that makes the heart of mortal man rejoice.: And the reward for doing good works, says Ecclesiastes 9:7, is to "eat your food with rejoicing and drink your wine with a good heart." Knowing medicinal benefits of drinking wine, Paul told Timothy not to "drink water any longer, but use a litle wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent cases of sickness" (1 Timothy 5:23) The ability of alcohol to help one to endure distress is noted in the Bible.--Proverbs 31:6,7.
Clearly, the bible does not prohibit the drinking of alcoholic beverages. What it does condemn, however, is drinking to excess and drunkenness. Therefore, Paul admonished Christian overseers, ministerial servants, and older women not to give themselves over "to a lot of wine." (1 Timothy 3:2,3,8:Titus 2:2, 3) All Christians are reminded that "drunkards" will not "inherit God's kingdom." --1 Corinithians 6:9,10.
Noteworthy is the fact that the Bible associates drunkenness with gluttony, directing that both be avoided. (Deuteronomy 21: 20) If it were intended that we should not drink any alcohol at all, would that not also indicate that any eating of food is wrong as well? Rather, it is excess to the point of intoxication and gluttony that the Bible says is wrong--not eating and drinking in moderation.
What did Jesus do?
Christ left "a model for [us] to follow his steps closely," says the apostle Peter. "He committed no sin." (1 Peter 2:21, 22) So how did Jesus view alcoholic beverages? Well, his first miracle was that of changing water into wine. What kind of wine did Jesus turn the water into? "The directoer of the feast" complimented the bridegroom regarding this miraculously produced wine. He said: "Every other man puts out the fine wine first, and when people are intoxicated, the inferior. You have reserved the fine wine until now."--John 2:9, 10.
Drinking wine was part of the Passover celebration, and Jesus used wine when he inaugurated the Lords Evening Meal. Handing a cup of wine to His diciples, he told them: "Drink out of it, all of you" Knowing that His death was imminent, he added "I will by no means drink henceforth any of this product of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in the kingom of my Father." (Matthew 26:27, 29) Yes, people knew that Jesus drank wine--Luke 7:34.
What should We Do?
Although the BIble does not prohibit the drinking of alcoholic beverages, that does not mean that we have to drink them. There are many reasons to abstain. For instance, a former alcoholic knows the dangers or taking even one drink. A pregnant woman may abstain out of fear of harming her fetus. And knowing how alcohol impairs judgment and reflexes, a driver would refrain from doing anything that would jeopardize his life or that of others.
A Christian would not want to be a stumbling block to anyone whose conscience condems drinking (Romans 14:21) Wisely, he or she would refrain from the use of alcoholic beverages when engaging in the public ministry. It is noteworthy that under God's Law to ancient Israel, the priests were forbidden to "drink wine of intoxicating liquor" when in offical service. (Leviticus 10:9) Also, in lands where consuming alcohol is forbidden or restricted a Christian would boey the law.--Romans 13:1.
While determining whether to drink or not, or how much to drink, are personal decisions, the Bible advocates moderation. It says: "Whether you are eating or drinking or doing anything else, do all things for God's glory."--1 Corinthians 10:31.
Then there are the disastrous results of overindulgence--ailments such as cirrhosis of the liver, tragic accidents, financial ruin, family abuse, and harm to the unborn. Probably because of such terrible consequences, "many religious denominations taught that drinking alcohol was immoral," notes The World Book Encyclopedia. But is it immoral to drink alcoholic beverages? Does the Bible prohibit the drinking of all alcoholic beverages and in any amount?
What does the bible say?
The Bible does warn about the bad consequences of overindulgence in alcohol. Ephesians 5:18 admonishes: "Do not be getting drunk with wine, in which there is debauchery." Also, Proverbs 23:20, 21 exhorts: "Do not come to be among heavy drinkers of wine, among those who are gluttonous eaters of flesh. For a drunkard and a glutton will come to poverty," And Isaiah 5:11 says: "Woe to those who are getting up early in the morning that they may seek just intoxicating liquor who are lingering till late in the evening darkness so that wine itself inflames them!"
The Bible also mentions the pleasures and benefits of drinking moderately. For instance, Psalm 104:15 states that one of God's gifts is "wine that makes the heart of mortal man rejoice.: And the reward for doing good works, says Ecclesiastes 9:7, is to "eat your food with rejoicing and drink your wine with a good heart." Knowing medicinal benefits of drinking wine, Paul told Timothy not to "drink water any longer, but use a litle wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent cases of sickness" (1 Timothy 5:23) The ability of alcohol to help one to endure distress is noted in the Bible.--Proverbs 31:6,7.
Clearly, the bible does not prohibit the drinking of alcoholic beverages. What it does condemn, however, is drinking to excess and drunkenness. Therefore, Paul admonished Christian overseers, ministerial servants, and older women not to give themselves over "to a lot of wine." (1 Timothy 3:2,3,8:Titus 2:2, 3) All Christians are reminded that "drunkards" will not "inherit God's kingdom." --1 Corinithians 6:9,10.
Noteworthy is the fact that the Bible associates drunkenness with gluttony, directing that both be avoided. (Deuteronomy 21: 20) If it were intended that we should not drink any alcohol at all, would that not also indicate that any eating of food is wrong as well? Rather, it is excess to the point of intoxication and gluttony that the Bible says is wrong--not eating and drinking in moderation.
What did Jesus do?
Christ left "a model for [us] to follow his steps closely," says the apostle Peter. "He committed no sin." (1 Peter 2:21, 22) So how did Jesus view alcoholic beverages? Well, his first miracle was that of changing water into wine. What kind of wine did Jesus turn the water into? "The directoer of the feast" complimented the bridegroom regarding this miraculously produced wine. He said: "Every other man puts out the fine wine first, and when people are intoxicated, the inferior. You have reserved the fine wine until now."--John 2:9, 10.
Drinking wine was part of the Passover celebration, and Jesus used wine when he inaugurated the Lords Evening Meal. Handing a cup of wine to His diciples, he told them: "Drink out of it, all of you" Knowing that His death was imminent, he added "I will by no means drink henceforth any of this product of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in the kingom of my Father." (Matthew 26:27, 29) Yes, people knew that Jesus drank wine--Luke 7:34.
What should We Do?
Although the BIble does not prohibit the drinking of alcoholic beverages, that does not mean that we have to drink them. There are many reasons to abstain. For instance, a former alcoholic knows the dangers or taking even one drink. A pregnant woman may abstain out of fear of harming her fetus. And knowing how alcohol impairs judgment and reflexes, a driver would refrain from doing anything that would jeopardize his life or that of others.
A Christian would not want to be a stumbling block to anyone whose conscience condems drinking (Romans 14:21) Wisely, he or she would refrain from the use of alcoholic beverages when engaging in the public ministry. It is noteworthy that under God's Law to ancient Israel, the priests were forbidden to "drink wine of intoxicating liquor" when in offical service. (Leviticus 10:9) Also, in lands where consuming alcohol is forbidden or restricted a Christian would boey the law.--Romans 13:1.
While determining whether to drink or not, or how much to drink, are personal decisions, the Bible advocates moderation. It says: "Whether you are eating or drinking or doing anything else, do all things for God's glory."--1 Corinthians 10:31.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
