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I used to think Psychics were only bad (which they are) but some people need to see the counterfeit gods before finding the real God.

I used to think that the answer to the question: can a Christian have a demon? was, a Christian can have anything he or she wants. but the answer really is a Christian can't be possessed of God and the devil at the same time, the answer is really: A person who has the name of Christian (who is not realy a Christian) can have a demon. But a true blood bought son of God can't be possessed on the inside by a demon.

I used to think persecution of Christians is a bad thing till I found out what happened when persecution stopped: the new age pagan priests became Christian and brought there ideas into the church and the people who were once not Christians became Christian in name and it was very popular. Kings would get baptized but not immersed like it says in the Bible because otherwise it would be undignified so they got sprinkled instead. And a way of controlling the population was discovered by using religion (with things added).
The Pharisees would be proud.

Lets see...

I used to think you had to yell at the devil to get him to listen to you but now I know that a person who knows there authority in Jesus has only to whisper to make the devil tremble with fear.

I used to think Goosebumps on the outside (concerning the anointing) was (one of) the greatest things, now I know outside things are much easier to counterfeit than inside things (the floating on a cloud very ordinary unimpressive kind of peace on the inside).

I used to think loud (and exciting) is best but now I know quiet and real is the best.


I used to think the world is out to get me. Now I know the world is out to get me.
(And all those who want to live a life that pleases God) AND IT CAN'T HAVE ME.

I used to think that I had to work. Now I know I don't have to work. (or eat)

I used to think that ministers or priests are more holy than other people. Now I know more holy is a childish baby Christian word. Either you are Holy or you are not.

I used to think bullies are confident, now I know all bullies have this in common: They are all insecure.

I used to think others are better than me. Now I know that I'm no better than anyone and others are no better than me. Not that I know God but that He knows me.


I used to think that time is my enemy. Now I know time is my friend. (when you break up with someone or someone dies the pain gets less over time.) The devil is in a hurry, God is not.


I used to think I couldn't battle with unforgivenss, Now I know I can't battle with it, God has to help me. (the devil is insane and will pull out ALL the stops to try and bring you down.) Submit yourself to God, I repeat: submit yourself to God!!!, resist the devil and he will flee from you. James 4:7 (but you may say, "I don't want to forgive or do the right thing", or I do want to do the right thing
(but I haven't asked God to grant me repentance.)A side note: People are stupid, therefore forgive them.


I used to think the government was there to serve me, now I know The government's purpose is for all is to serve it.


I used to think friends forever but now I know that almost never is the case.


I used to think the most important people (or the ones I want to be impressed with me or like me most) were the most important but now I know no one is that important if you have to bend over backwards like that. Real friends need nothing from you for them to like you. Love says: "what can I do for you." lust says: "What can you do for ME." Lust is the opposite of love.


I used to think all old people are nice but now I know that they are just as vile (or as good) as younger people are. Once when I was very young I asked an old woman how she became such a nice old lady and she said I became a nice old lady by being a nice young lady.
I used to think a little sin is acceptable to God but now I know His standards are much higher. (I won't beat myself if I fall but I still won't lower God's standards to fit me.) even if it sends me to hell.

I used to think good works are good things to do but now I know good works are a GIFT from God Good works are done from a direct instruction or inspiration of the Holy Spirit and not from instruction of my mind on what I think I should do.( notice the word gift, even if I do the true good works they are still a gift of God and I have nothing to boast about because they are a gift of God to me.) almost all the things people call good works are not good works but less than nothing in the sight of God. (filthy rags) gilded sin.


I used to think the only cults were religious but now I know the biggest cult is the world. (just watch T.V. or radio it tells you what to believe, what to say, what to eat, what to do and what to think.) Total brainwashing all the time.


If anyone has any other I used to's please add.