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"Spiritual fear shall likely dwell with many that may believe in and/or about the
probability of end times and/or last days."

FEAR of God may surely be more prominent than suspected or thoroughly rationalized.
'I believe this to be a subtle yet deep awareness of God's potential spiritual influence upon mankind.'
"I leave it at that, no more, no less."


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"A questionable question is a question that is open to doubt, challenge, or question.
It can also refer to something that is not certain or exact or is not likely to be true or correct.


'Many questionable questions come to comparing a spiritual truth to a physical reality.
Complicating simple things shall always make simple things complicated.
Human nature is surely a trifling and frivolous characteristic."

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**In the Bible, tribulation is a period of chaos, destruction, and suffering that will occur before Christ's Second Coming:

Definition of The Tribulation Messianic Kingdom is a time of distress or suffering that results from oppression or persecution.
It can also refer to any time of trouble experienced by God's people.


The Great Tribulation is a short period of intense tribulation that will occur before Christ's Second Coming. It will be a time of worldwide hardships, persecution, disasters, famine, war, pain, and suffering.

**( 'Articles in this thread are compiled from various
public domain sources.' Intended solely as informative
and subjects to reflect on )

"The entire scope of the events taking place are undoubtedly unprecedented in this lifetime.
Each has a choice of personal preference as to dealing with this Spiritual proclamation, and this

is a way to reveal a new world that challenges the listener's current reality."

'Throughout scripture, the spiritual concept is very prominent, apparently for good reason.
This concept involves the recognition of a feeling sense or belief that there is something greater than myself.
A broad concept that can be defined in many ways, but it generally involves a sense of connection to
something greater than oneself and a search for meaning in life. It can be expressed in a variety of ways,
and will surely depend on one's own perception of scripture.'


'Without some spiritual commitment and acknowledgment, worldviews will likely be a mockery
to grounded scripture and may lead to preposterous conclusions that may surely grieve the Holy Spirit.'


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**Heaven and hell are just metaphors

No loving God would create imperfect creatures and then torture them for eternity because they acted according to their nature. The idea of such a place doesn’t even exist in the OT, and its use in the NT usually refers to Sheol or Gehenna, which are not the same as our modern concept of hell.

And once you start to think about the logistics, it just falls apart. How exactly are people punished in hell? There is nobody, but there is some sort of soul that has emotions and suffers for some reason? What exactly is causing this suffering? Would a Buddhist monk who feels at peace even with the material body suffer when he leaves the body? If so, why? And if not, then why should he be Christian? Hell as a concept just doesn’t make any sense.
We can say the same thing about heaven. What exactly do we do all the time in heaven? How do we praise God? What good is there to do? How do we love others? Do we still have free will in heaven or not? (Either answer leads to complications in most Christians’ theological views on the necessity of free will and the eternal nature of heaven).
The idea that we humans are created so weak and confused in this complicated but beautiful world, and given 100 years to live such that we will leave this place and experience eternal suffering or “joy” for ETERNITY is simply absurd. It would make more sense that heaven and hell are things we experience in this life, as we actually have emotions and the potential to love others and praise God through creation (for what is a creator without the created?), and we also experience the consequences of our sins. What need is there for infinite punishment or even reward?


The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. Luke 17:21)
If heaven is within, then surely hell is also.

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public domain sources.' Intended solely as informative
and subjects to reflect on )




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"I believe with a spiritual heart and a spiritual awakening, reality surely sets in, and I surely
believe it is my life here on earth to focus on above all else. The best Christian minds have sowed
great delusions."


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"Worldly world views obviously are not biblical in nature.
Following Christ gives us the most consistent worldview. We can discern what is right and wrong

when we follow Christ’s example.

Colossians 2:8, “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy,
which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than Christ.”
God wants us to have understanding, which is standing under His worldview.

Today our values are under attack from the secular worldview. There are attacks on our freedom of speech,

on the sanctity of life, and on the sanctity of marriage.
You cannot claim to be a Christian and yet remain worldly. There are too many people who say they are Christians yet their actions reveal no Christ-likeness. If you are a Christian then let that be manifest in your way of life. Let the fruit of your life show you're a child of God.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2.

( 'Articles in this thread are compiled from various
public domain sources.' Intended solely as informative
and subjects to reflect on )


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"Let us use caution, respect, and hopefully spiritual discipline when making

reference to God's Spirit. I believe this to be a great mystery never to be completely resolved.
It is conceivable, for the benefit of a spiritually perceived fallen world. That God is possibly
hoping to repair this world through the second coming of Jesus Christ, this being with the gift of the Holy Spirit,
and that people can find hope and peace by turning to Christ, through the guidance of the Holy Spirit,
being mentioned many times throughout the Divine "readings". Here in the now is the time to focus,
and become spiritually equipped in this troubled world, and to come to know the eternal, to come to be."

'A spiritually perceived fallen world is a world where people experience suffering, pain, and sin,

and where injustice, discord, and trouble are common. Discipline of the attributes of the Holy Spirit
surely has the potential of bringing about great human change, so long as the attributes are acted upon and applied

to the life of those claiming the Holy Spirit to be alive within one's own self.'
"It is said, that action requires action."


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here in the now, that the
gift of the Holy Spirit surely could be conceivably, the coming of the Lord in this earthly time,
and it is a time when mankind has the free opportunity to

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"Perhaps not by chance, but often for reasons that truth comes to be witnessed, that the Holy Spirit
perhaps shall become the truth about the guidance to repair broken and doubtful souls, are at hand.

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'Surely the intended purpose and the profound prevalence of the Holy Spirit within the
Divine "readings" were for intended good reasoning that eventually mankind would come to
understand that guidance from the Holy Spirit had the potential power to bring about spiritual conformity
with God's Spirit...here in the now.'


'Spiritual conformity with God's Spirit is the process of being transformed into the image of Jesus Christ
through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It involves taking a stance against cultural changes that don't align
with God's ways and following Jesus' ways instead.'


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**Why does a biblical worldview matter?
If we don’t really believe and live the truth of God, then our witness will be confusing and misleading. Most of us go through life not recognizing that our personal worldviews have been deeply affected by the world. Through the media and other influences, the secularized American view of history, law, politics, science, God, and man affects our thinking more than we realize. We then are “taken captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.” (Colossians 2:8)

However, by diligently learning, applying and trusting God’s truths in every area of our lives, we can begin to develop a deep comprehensive faith that will stand against the unrelenting tide of our culture’s non-biblical ideas. If we capture and embrace more of God’s worldview and trust it with unwavering faith, then we begin to make the right decisions and form the appropriate responses to questions on abortion, same-sex marriage, cloning, stem-cell research and even media choices. Because, in the end, it is our decisions and actions that reveal what we really believe.


**( 'Articles in this thread are compiled from various
public domain sources.' Intended solely as informative
and subjects to reflect on )


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**What does the Bible say about paranoia / being paranoid?

Answer

Paranoia is a mental condition characterized by suspicious, distrustful attitudes toward other people, delusions of persecution or of grandeur, and irrational thought processes. Paranoia can range from general self-consciousness to a crippling mental illness. Paranoid people may also suffer from phobias, anxiety, or extreme shyness. Paranoia usually involves an exaggerated distrust of people or situations that are not validated by past experience. Mental conditions such as paranoia were not well-documented in centuries past, and the Bible does not use the term paranoia.

When we remove the psychiatric label, paranoia is simply self-centered fear, and the Bible has much to say about that (Joshua 1:9; Luke 12:7). Fear is the brooding suspicion that God will not be enough for what we are facing, that He has forgotten us, or that He may even be against us. When fear is coupled with self-focus, we become paranoid. We doubt our own value and may begin to screen the responses of others for negativity toward us. Paranoid people see and hear those responses through their own filters and become convinced that others view them the same way that they view themselves: inadequate and unworthy. People dominated by paranoia look outward toward others to validate their worth rather than upward toward God. Even while craving validation, they perceive telltale signs of rejection or hostility in everything. They take every word, action, and event as confirmation that their paranoid fears were correct. This can make healthy relationships virtually impossible for a paranoid person.

The cure for non-pathological paranoia is total surrender to the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). When the Holy Spirit fills us as He desires to do, we become self-forgetful rather than self-centered. Whether or not other people like or approve of us ceases to consume our thoughts (Galatians 1:10). Our lives are whittled down to a single goal: the glory and pleasure of the Lord (1 Corinthians 10:31). Rejection still stings, slights still wound, and our feelings still get hurt. But when we are fully surrendered to the lordship of Jesus, we recognize those hurts as opportunities to transfer ownership of them to the Lord. When we bring paranoid fears to Jesus for His perspective, He can use them to showcase selfishness and self-preoccupation that are leading us down a wrong path (Psalm 139:23).

King Saul is an example of someone who let paranoia take over his life. When Saul realized that young David had captured the hearts of the people of Israel, he became angry and began to keep a suspicious eye on him (1 Samuel 18:6–9). David had made no threatening moves toward Saul, yet Saul’s jealousy turned to paranoia and he began seeking ways to kill David. The Bible records that “an evil spirit from the Lord came upon Saul” (1 Samuel 18:10). This seems to imply that, in his jealousy and hatred toward an innocent man, Saul opened the door for demonic influence in his own heart. His paranoia became so overwhelming that he went on a murderous rampage, convinced that David was out to get him and that everyone else was against him, too, including the Lord’s priests (1 Samuel 22:13–19) and his own son Jonathan (1 Samuel 20:30–33). If God’s anointed king could be destroyed by paranoia, we should all be aware of our own vulnerability.

Paranoia as a psychological disorder should be treated with medication and therapy. But many times paranoid tendencies arise when we harbor unrepentant sin or unforgiveness. Second Corinthians 2:10–11 reminds us that we must forgive those who have wronged us “in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.” One of Satan’s schemes is to gain access into our lives by our disobedience to God’s commands. Paranoia is one way the devil can destroy the witness and effectiveness of a Christian. When we nurture bitterness, hatred, or other sin, it is like going to bed and leaving the front door open all night. Anything can come in.

While not all physical or mental illnesses are due to sin (John 9:2–3; Luke 13:16), some conditions such as paranoia can have roots in our ongoing disobedience or in some past experience not fully processed. Working with a biblical counselor to discover those roots can help a person who suffers from paranoia overcome it. Repentance, surrender, and acceptance of the spiritual healing God offers can transform paranoia into joyful self-forgetfulness (Jeremiah 17:14; Philippians 3:13).



**( 'Articles in this thread are compiled from various
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and subjects to reflect on )



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"With the delusional narratives being witnessed, one must question how and why
the man-mind can conjure up such worldly thoughts that are surely at odds with spiritual truth.
Ignoring the truth may surely lead to paranoia thoughts."


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~And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been
called according to his purpose. That God will work everything for the good of those who love him
who are called by His name.`
~Spiritually Inspired~



**The Messenger grows in his/her calling- There will always be situations that what we see others don’t see yet. There will be times of seeming defeat when we feel like quitting, but if we hang on, keep the right attitude, and trust God, the Lord will stretch and grow us in our gifting and calling. That means we don’t run from giving a message even if it isn’t received or appreciated. We don’t back down from what we have seen or heard. We don’t apologize for it. We also can’t take things personally; we’re just a messenger. We must stay humble and keep doing life as we used to, allowing God to use time to bring clarity to what needs attention. This teaches us to be secure in Christ. We must recognize that if we have delivered the message faithfully, whether there is a change or not, we have not compromised in our walk with God. We are not responsible for others doing their part.


**( 'Articles in this thread are compiled from various
public domain sources.' Intended solely as informative
and subjects to reflect on )

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"Know this and know it well...without implementing a spiritual heart,
shall surely be a serious impairment. The heart has been a symbol of personal
consciousness, wisdom, intuition, and love."
 

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"Each shall live with their own conscience, and alive in every waking breath,
and one cannot hide from this truth. When you are on the right path, a good conscience will be
at peace
(Colossians 3:15). But when you are tempted towards the wrong path, a good conscience
will sound the alarm. The problem with the conscience is that, like every other part of one's soul,
it has been disordered by sin, most likely."
 

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**The spiritual meaning of equilibrium is the idea of harmonizing the inner self with the outside world.
It's about being aware of where you're going and not neglecting your inner self in favor of the world around you.

**In Christian spirituality, balance is related to temperance, which is the practice of allowing your
principles to control your passions. A temperate person values their passions as gifts from God
but doesn't let them dictate their life.


**It has been brought up about the teaching and/or theology of the Bible, but not explaining how to apply
the inspired teachings. Theology is the study of scripture and the human effort to understand God.
It involves thinking and speaking about God and is intended to lead to praise and devotion.


**Biblical theology is a specific type of theology that focuses on the teachings of the Bible's authors and books.
It examines how Christian doctrine developed throughout the Bible, and places each teaching within the
context of the Bible's historical development. Biblical theology is the theology of the Bible, as revealed in the writings of Scripture.


**Theology differs from biblical studies, which is the study of the Bible itself. Theology takes a more topical approach,
dividing the Bible into themes or categories to understand its overall message. "Theology" refers to the academic study of God, religious beliefs, and doctrines, often focusing on interpreting and analyzing religious texts like the Bible to understand the nature of divinity and its implications on faith and practice, while "study of the Bible" is a specific area within theology that primarily focuses on the critical examination and interpretation of the Bible itself, using scholarly methods to analyze its historical context, literary features, and meaning within a religious tradition; both are considered academic pursuits, meaning they involve rigorous analysis, critical thinking, and scholarly research methods to reach informed conclusions.


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"Know this and know it well! Many surely have come to question if, how, and/or does God hear prayers
and/or petitions or requests. Surely not in the normal man's worldly literal language.
A Spiritual heart with an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit intercedes with reflections of discipline
and understanding to remember the principles of life and know how or when to apply them in different circumstances."


'Know that Spiritual wisdom when shared with the confused, may surely lend a great enlightenment
to calm and reassure the doubtfully restless minds, and bring a sense of peace and wellbeing...here in the now.'


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In the Bible, "all things have come to pass" means that everything God has prophesied or promised has happened,
signifying the fulfillment of predictions and the completion of events foretold in scripture;
essentially, it indicates that what was once predicted has now become reality.


Often appearing as "and it came to pass," is frequently used in the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament,
to mark significant moments where God's plan is unfolding.


God's sovereignty: By saying "all things have come to pass," the Bible emphasizes that God is in control
and that nothing happens outside of his plan.


Hope and reassurance: Can be a source of comfort for believers, assuring them that God's promises are
reliable and will ultimately be fulfilled.

Isaiah 55:11: "So shall my word be that goes out of my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it."

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"The real purpose of my life is to find God within my own mind and heart and to help my fellow men.
I thank my Father for each new experience which helps me to surrender my will to do His Will.
For only as I lose myself in the consciousness of His Great Presence can His Plan for my life be fulfilled.

In His care always."
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"The concept of this "mission" here, comprehends the authority of the one who sends; the obedience of the one sent;
a task to be accomplished; the power to accomplish the task; and a purpose within the moral framework
of God's covenantal working of judgment or redemption."
"Peace and Love to all that come to hear the truth of it all!"

"Amen"
'Bingo'..Believe I need God, Ok
 

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"God’s Plan for me is a perfect part of a larger Plan. It is designed for the good of all and not for me alone.
It is a many-sided Plan and reaches out to everyone I meet. All the events and people who come into my life
are instruments for the unfolding of this Plan.'

"God has chosen those people he wants me to know, to love, and to serve. We are continually being drawn
to one another in ways that are not coincidental. I pray that I may become more worthy to receive the love
and service of others.'

"I ask the Father within me for only those things which He wants me to have. I know that these benefits will
come to me at the right time and in the right way. This inner knowing frees my mind and heart from all
fear, greed, jealousy, anger, and resentment. It gives me courage and faith to do those things which I feel are mine to do.
I no longer look with envy at what others are receiving, nor do I compare myself with them. Therefore, I do not
cut myself off from God, the giver of all good things.'

"God’s gifts to me can be many times greater than what I am now receiving. I pray that I may increase my
capacity to give, for I can give only as I receive and receive only as I give.'


(from a friend to a friend...R.I.P.)

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**Spiritual ascension, also known as spiritual awakening, is a natural process of evolution that involves
shedding the old self and experiencing a profound inner rebirth. It's often described as an inner evolution
that transcends old limiting habits, beliefs, and mindsets.'

'After a spiritual awakening, many areas of a person's life can change, including their sense of meaning

and purpose, their beliefs and values, relationships, and even their careers and health.'

**(resources gathered from Spiritual revelations)

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