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AlexT2po

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While I am still struggling with this OCD (or scrupolosity as it's called, which is basically religious obsessions), it is slightly getting better. The problem is, once I'm over one problem, a new one arises. Sometimes it's not religion based. A few months ago I had an obbsesion for washing hands (that wore off quickly though once I saw what it did to my hands). But hopefully once I'm past all of this, can I still be forgiven for what I did? For example, I've had a couple occasions where the devil popped into my head, and I couldn't get it out. I thought about that thought, and I thought what it would be like to follow the devil. I immediately (maybe even audibly too) said no. I didn't like that thought and wanted it out. I've thought before about what if you could sell your soul (which I would also never do), but I just thought about it and it scared me also. Of course I would never do those things, but what if I did those things by thinking that? I think I've asked this before, but I stilll have scary thoughts about God sending me down on judgment day. And sometimes when I pray, a thought pops in my head. What does that mean? Pls help I know that was long and confusing.
 
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Selling your soul is only a form of dedication & alliance to the Devil. God controls the destination of all souls & the Devil has no power in that regard. In fact Satan already knows the lake of fire is his eternal destination & he wants to take as many as he can with him. Have you asked God cleanse & purify your mind?. A person cannot sell their souls to the devil by thoughts. As long as we are in the fallen world we are always going to be tempted. Which is why the Lord says pray without ceasing & to be sober minded, watchful so we don't enter into temptation
 
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Tinuviel

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You can't do those things accidentally; it is a willful, thought-out rebellion against God and alliance with Satan. Everyone has problems with thinking these things; because you have OCD they affect you in a way different than most people, and God understands that! He will never leave His children. He always forgives them. Think of it this way, Alex: God made you. He designed you and He knows all your strengths and weaknesses. He loves you. He probably understands these thoughts better than you or I would because He has the master plan.
 
paradoxdown

paradoxdown

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AlexT2po said:
While I am still struggling with this OCD (or scrupolosity as it's called, which is basically religious obsessions), it is slightly getting better. The problem is, once I'm over one problem, a new one arises. Sometimes it's not religion based. A few months ago I had an obbsesion for washing hands (that wore off quickly though once I saw what it did to my hands). But hopefully once I'm past all of this, can I still be forgiven for what I did? For example, I've had a couple occasions where the devil popped into my head, and I couldn't get it out. I thought about that thought, and I thought what it would be like to follow the devil. I immediately (maybe even audibly too) said no. I didn't like that thought and wanted it out. I've thought before about what if you could sell your soul (which I would also never do), but I just thought about it and it scared me also. Of course I would never do those things, but what if I did those things by thinking that? I think I've asked this before, but I stilll have scary thoughts about God sending me down on judgment day. And sometimes when I pray, a thought pops in my head. What does that mean? Pls help I know that was long and confusing.
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It's the part and parcel of the belief system, it's not you and millions of people are inflicted the same way. Sure you can blame the devil for the bump's in the night, but why when there's perfectly rational explanations for why your mind is acting the way it does. It's not something you need a high degree in theology to work this stuff out, you just need to sit down with a open minded councillor.

"Accurate knowledge is the world's greatest wealth."

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Alex,
Just want to warn you. The quote below what I'm writing here (by paradoxdown) is from a nonbeliever. I wouldn't put much stock in that advice.
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It's the part and parcel of the belief system, it's not you and millions of people are inflicted the same way. Sure you can blame the devil for the bump's in the night, but why when there's perfectly rational explanations for why your mind is acting the way it does. It's not something you need a high degree in theology to work this stuff out, you just need to sit down with a open minded councillor.

"Accurate knowledge is the world's greatest wealth."

Rad rats (Sliders)
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Hey, Alex?

Thought you'd like to know this. On the Family forum, someone with OCD is starting a thread as a kind of support group.

One of the things that helps me is to know I'm not the only one like I am, so I like finding other people like me. Thought you might like it too.

(No pressure. If that's not your thing, don't worry about it. Just thought you'd like to know, that's all.)
 
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