Fighting for your Country

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ThereRoseaLamb

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Moses_Young said:
I don't think that's true, depending on your interpretation of scripture, and who "the remnant" are. But there would be a lot fewer Communists and many more Christians.
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Well I do believe God used and blessed America for saving that remnant.
 
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shittim said:
I wonder how his thoughts changed if he ever became redeemed and Spirit filled?
Carnal people dwell on dying and killing, Jesus came that we might have life, and that, in abundance.
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ThereRoseaLamb said:
Well I do believe God used and blessed America for saving that remnant.
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Don't waste your time arguing with MosesY. He's devoid of wisdom. Flat Earth, we never landed on the moon, Christians should surrender their government to evil people... yes, quite wanting for wisdom.
 
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ThereRoseaLamb

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Gojira said:
Don't waste your time arguing with MosesY. He's devoid of wisdom. Flat Earth, we never landed on the moon, Christians should surrender their government to evil people... yes, quite wanting for wisdom.
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Thanks for that , I'll bow out on this one. ;)
 
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ThereRoseaLamb said:
Thanks for that , I'll bow out on this one. ;)
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Moses is a nice guy. I don't agree with him about flat earth or (most of his) conspiracy stuff, but he's a nice guy.

He once disagreed with Gojira about something, and Gojira just can't STAND that. Don't let that make you put Moses on ignore.
 
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ThereRoseaLamb

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Lynx said:
Moses is a nice guy. I don't agree with him about flat earth or (most of his) conspiracy stuff, but he's a nice guy.

He once disagreed with Gojira about something, and Gojira just can't STAND that. Don't let that make you put Moses on ignore.
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I think in all my years here I put maybe two people on ignore and they were banned soon after. I can handle anyone who is willing to talk. And some here I have big disagreements with, but have settled our differences in PMs. I'm so confident that things can be worked out that I've never even put RA on ignore, not even once and he's already put me on his hit list twice. Once for being Pentecostal and I forget what this last one was. We disagree on a lot, most everything, but he gave great advice on a thread I started about my nephew. I wish we could all just chill and act like the body parts we were made to be. I could make a real good joke there, but I probably shouldn't, so for once, I will refrain.
 
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Lynx said:
:rolleyes:

Well if you're criticizing me to get your "I'm so spiritual" boost, I guess at least you're leaving some other poor schmuck alone.

This is the second time in 4 days though. Cameron used me for the same purpose last weekend. Could you Pharisees at least schedule it a bit better, so you don't burn out my own spirituality?
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Actually, that wasn't my intention at all and I apologized that I wasn't able to try to help you in a way you could receive. Not sure if you missed my apology or just didn't receive it, but let me afresh apologize to you and ask your forgiveness.
 
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ThereRoseaLamb said:
I think in all my years here I put maybe two people on ignore and they were banned soon after. I can handle anyone who is willing to talk. And some here I have big disagreements with, but have settled our differences in PMs. I'm so confident that things can be worked out that I've never even put RA on ignore, not even once and he's already put me on his hit list twice. Once for being Pentecostal and I forget what this last one was. We disagree on a lot, most everything, but he gave great advice on a thread I started about my nephew. I wish we could all just chill and act like the body parts we were made to be. I could make a real good joke there, but I probably shouldn't, so for once, I will refrain.
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Frustrating, I know. I can't imagine God likes it when we put people on ignore, but when I do it, it's usually because their presence offers more bad than good. I haven't put Moses on ignore, but to avoid sinning, I may have to at some point.
 
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BreatheFocusBet said:
In America, for example, should a believer help their country during a national crisis based on what the scriptures actually say?

Or is it okay to do nothing at all?
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Hmm... Normally at this point I would apologize to the OP for us making a big mess of his nice thread. But your post history reveals you post a lot in BDF... So you're used to it. =^.^=

Eh, sorry anyway for the mess we've made of your nice thread.
 
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BreatheFocusBet said:
In America, for example, should a believer help their country during a national crisis based on what the scriptures actually say?

Or is it okay to do nothing at all?
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I am a military veteran that served the United States of America in the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army. There are other ways to serve your country besides the armed forces. No, it is not better to do nothing at all. That is just pure pathetic.
 
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Lynx said:
What, you can't ask anyone else for advice about important decisions?

When I get a new (well, used... new-to-me) car, I pray about it, sure. (It's a big expense for me, I'm gonna pray about it, you bet!) But I'm also asking my uncle Fred for his opinion. We are given friends to be friends, and that includes advice.
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I fully concur with your estimation.
 
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Lynx said:
I lost two half gallon jugs of farm-fresh milk a week ago when someone in an SUV with Biden-hating bumper stickers on the back stopped suddenly in front of me. I'm allergic to references to "Brandon" now. :p
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"Let's go Brandon". Oh, sorry. My bad per usual.
 
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shittim said:
So, you were following too close to stop in a safe distance and you are blaming them for the way they stopped? :unsure::)


You might have been given relatives to ask for advice, I hope not, I hope you are doing what Jesus told us we should be doing in John 16 and seeking His direction first.:);)(y)
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Seeking God's direction where exactly? Friends, family, and work associates can be a valuable resource for wise, spiritual counsel.
 
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Lynx said:
:rolleyes:

Well if you're criticizing me to get your "I'm so spiritual" boost, I guess at least you're leaving some other poor schmuck alone.

This is the second time in 4 days though. Cameron used me for the same purpose last weekend. Could you Pharisees at least schedule it a bit better, so you don't burn out my own spirituality?
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I burn out at least once a week so you are not alone in this regard.
 
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Lynx said:
Remind me of a quote from a dad.

"I have two kids, a boy and a girl. Very different, having a boy and having a girl.

When my boy was born I knew that I would die to protect him. When my girl was born, that was something very different. I realized I would kill to protect her."
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I feel that way about my daughter too.
 
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That passage was long before the Holy spirit indwelling to guide, speak, and show us, according to Jesus in John 16:):giggle:(y):unsure::coffee:
 
Lynx

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shittim said:
That passage was long before the Holy spirit indwelling to guide, speak, and show us, according to Jesus in John 16:):giggle:(y):unsure::coffee:
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David asked God's advice many times. God talked directly to David many times.

David still asked advice from his trusted friends.

In Acts they consulted with each other a lot about what to do about certain situations. Why would they need to talk to each other instead of just all talking to God?
 
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