Does Anyone Else Suffer from a Persistent Case of "Christian Guilt"?

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Lynx said:
Even better! We're calling EVERYBODY who has questions "immature" and we're saying EVERYONE denies God if they get annoyed by a "read the manual" answer.
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zeroturbulence said:
What manual?? They like to refer to the Bible as 'the manual', but I see it more as an encyclopedianical source of eternal wisdom and enlightenment... :rolleyes:

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Perhaps it would help if instead of viewing the bible as an encyclopedia or a user manual we take it as it is given. The bible is a love letter written to us by God who loves us.

Instead of fretting have I done enough we should go to God and give Him thanks for what He has allowed us to do. Less of us and more of Him. Empty vessels fitted for His use emptied of self to be filled by Him.

For the cause of Christ
Roger
 
toinena said:
One scary night the singles will be invaded by the BDF-ers!

And they will discover the deeper conspiracy lurking around in this forum.

Who is behind this conspiracy? It has to be the multi national companies pushing their food here.
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We need a mock Singles Forum where they can be unloading their entire cargo.
 
I feel guilty when I don’t give time to people. I’m a “look at the clock. I have to be somewhere by (time)” person. I get restless when I’m being delayed. So... I feel like I don’t care enough about people. I care more about my time. Meh.
 
Maybe the Singles should invade the BDF to spread peace, joy, laughter, and randomness.

How about a cross-thread pun war in the BDF... who's in?
 
Here I am to save the day!

BDF is arriving...

If ya'll would come to the BDF, the answers you seek, you find. Like guilt? No condemnation on Gods children. None, zero, not even an iota!

I lesrned this at that dreaded forum. And everyone of us loves you guys. Wants the best life possible for you all.

:)
 
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Just would like to note.... that this is a Blond who for 56 years didn't understand the true meaning of salvation and felt Christian guilt for just about everything. Not being good enough not doing enough not being who I should be and on and on always questioning my salvation and always feeling lost.

It was such a breath of fresh air to realize Jesus paid it all and I just have to follow Him and walk in the path he set out for us it's not what I do or don't do It's who He is and what He has done for us.
 
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toinena said:
One scary night the singles will be invaded by the BDF-ers!

And they will discover the deeper conspiracy lurking around in this forum.

Who is behind this conspiracy? It has to be the multi national companies pushing their food here.
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Nah just certain people mentioning meat loaf alot.
 
melita916 said:
I feel guilty when I don’t give time to people. I’m a “look at the clock. I have to be somewhere by (time)” person. I get restless when I’m being delayed. So... I feel like I don’t care enough about people. I care more about my time. Meh.
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Time is a finite precious commodity.
 
WineRose said:
*Waits for the Not By Works arguments to spawn in this thread*

Oh wait, they're already here, aren't they?
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Arguments in singles forum?
no way only silliness,randomness,and single stuff allowed,who needs arguments when you have fun!
 
tourist said:
My wife makes a good meatloaf. I use the leftovers for sandwiches. Real mayo, not Miracle Whip. Sometimes I put tomato on it too. Some say tomato, some say clamato.
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In the words of Timon "It starts"!
Meatloaf is so good especially 5 minute meat loaf with crackers and rootbeer!
 
Should I feel guilt for mentioning meatloaf?

Here, Kim. Here is a cookie for you!

*not feeling guilty anymore*
 
maxwel said:
The Bible is brimming full of information about managing time, setting priorities, and finding balance in life. The Bible is a great book.
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Where there is life there is hope, only the best help one could ask for and you are awesome for providing it, only to be received with humility, gratitude and appreciation as this lifts every burden.
renewed_hope said:
Amen! I know sometimes I fall into that category of consulting with others and I've been doing my best to run to God. It really bothers me when someone gets offended when they get referred to look in the bible and pass the blame, I view it as denying who God is and what he is capable of and that is a very dangerous game to play around with. He is the answer of every thing we deal with and those that still ask questions are immature in the faith and to be honest it's okay to ask questions, but we need to know to go to our God in answering them
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Both made perfect sense! Jesus didn't die so we could struggle endlessly, that's why He gives us faith. It's much more ideal to say to the Lord "I surrender" than be worn out with every split hair of an issue. Leaning, trusting and relying on Him alone not on our flesh is the only way to progress and happiness.
 
It’s called “Catholic Guilt” for a reason, not “Protestant Guilt”. For we are saved by grace through faith, not of works, lest any man should boast. I sit on my blessed assurance too much, I know. But it is a blessed assurance.

The peace of Christ passes understanding. He’s got you. You don’t have to worry about doing a thing.

Rock of Ages, cleft for me- let me hide myself in Thee.
Could my zeal no languor know, could my tears forever flow,
These for sin could not atone-
Thou must save, and Thou alone-
In my hand, no price I bring,
Simply to Thy cross I cling.

Generally, when I try to “do something” for the cause of Christ, I mess it up royally. I think it is God saying, “Silly girl, you can’t do a thing. I’ve done it all.” I tried to give cookies away to a toothless, homeless woman- but she told me she had diabetes and rejected my charity. I tried to give her apples instead, but she told me she had no teeth.
 
WineRose said:
*Waits for the Not By Works arguments to spawn in this thread*

Oh wait, they're already here, aren't they?
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This topic lends itself beautifully to the argument. If you are saved by grace, you don’t worry about not doing enough. You know you can NEVER do enough, that is quite restful and peaceful.

It’s not a cop out for not doing anything, I know I should do more- but I don’t worry about it.
 
La_Vie_En_Rose said:
It’s called “Catholic Guilt” for a reason, not “Protestant Guilt”. For we are saved by grace through faith, not of works, lest any man should boast. I sit on my blessed assurance too much, I know. But it is a blessed assurance.

The peace of Christ passes understanding. He’s got you. You don’t have to worry about doing a thing.

Rock of Ages, cleft for me- let me hide myself in Thee.
Could my zeal no languor know, could my tears forever flow,
These for sin could not atone-
Thou must save, and Thou alone-
In my hand, no price I bring,
Simply to Thy cross I cling.

Generally, when I try to “do something” for the cause of Christ, I mess it up royally. I think it is God saying, “Silly girl, you can’t do a thing. I’ve done it all.” I tried to give cookies away to a toothless, homeless woman- but she told me she had diabetes and rejected my charity. I tried to give her apples instead, but she told me she had no teeth.
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We're saved by the Grace of God, but I also know Protestants are much embroiled in the act of salvation, not giving much thought about living the rest of their lives under God's Grace. Yes, we are saved by Grace, but the conflict (in my opinion) comes from wanting to please God as a saved Christian after salvation. We want to be someone in whom God is pleased. When we think we've failed it's difficult to say some magic prayer and reckon we're fine.

Of course, if you do something as some sort of penance, someone's going to consider that a WORK!! and further a guilt. Catholics, in a way, kind of have it right in that there's some kind of payment to be made for sin. Penance is not a payment to God - it's a punishment for ourselves because in our worldly way, we think our sin requires more than a simple act of forgiveness when our spirit self KNOWS the act is not simple at all. It required death. It required blood. But not understanding this precious payment is the disease while guilt is the symptom.
 
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