~This side of the 'glass'~

[Bingo]

'If and when the love of God's love is not shown and/or being witnessed by the action of words
put forth, perhaps some are out of their element.'

All scripture is presented with parables (a parable is a short, fictitious story that illustrates a moral or religious principle.
Parables are often memorable images drawn from nature or daily life)

'Scripture also contains metaphoric and Biblical symbolism which is described as that of the use
of objects, colors, numbers, and actions to convey spiritual meaning in the Bible. Symbols can be visual or conceptual,
and they can illustrate theological themes.'

'Ignoring truth only initiates sacrilege and desecration of the sacred "Readings" and purpose of the
Inspired Teachings put forth on printed pages. Discernment shall rest upon each individual with a variety of conclusions,
depending on culture, demographics, and personal socialization in one's own environment or surroundings.'

 

[Bingo]

'When out of touch with real-time reality, here in the now, it may well be caused by an
overactive mindset that attempts to go to any length to hopefully, somehow compensate for
the muddled confusion of attempting to explain things not meant to be understood and can never be fully
understood and/or rightfully or intelligently fully and precisely explained. Although, abnormal
minds may foolishly persist, and is it not true that even some have become mentally unstable in this
pursuing of mysteries of the unknown.'

In the Bible, a mystery is something that was once hidden but has been revealed by God.
Mysteries are part of God's plan and are disclosed as history unfolds.

Examples of mysteries in the Bible

*The mystery of death: What happens when people die
*The mystery of God's message: God's great message to Earth...... "God's great message to Earth" generally
refers to the central theme of most major religions, which is a message of unconditional love, the inherent value of all life,
and the call to live ethically and compassionately, often conveyed through the idea of being created in God's image and having a responsibility to care for creation; in Christianity, this message is often encapsulated by the idea of God's love for humanity as demonstrated through Jesus Christ, offering salvation and eternal life to those who believe.
*The mystery of marriage: The nature of marriage
*The mystery of Christ: Christ as the mystery of God
*The mystery of the church: The church as the mystery of Christ
How are mysteries revealed?

*Prophets reveal mysteries that have been revealed to them
*God's truths, doctrines, ordinances, and priesthood are revealed through revelation.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
(On another subject of speculation and interest.)

“The single most powerful asset we all have is our mind.
If you are like most people, your list includes things such as family, friends, fitness, and finances (money).
Now, how would you rank these things on your list? It might surprise you to discover that many of those
who are considered highly successful all rank the same thing at number one: TIME.
Time is our most valuable asset, yet we tend to waste it, kill it, and spend it rather than invest it.”
This is as true today as it has ever been.

Land is considered to be the asset with the longest life span. Land cannot be depreciated, meaning you cannot
account for its cost by gradually reducing its value over its useful life span. As a result, the useful life span of land
is considered to be basically eternal.

(Knowledge is knowing what to say.
Wisdom is knowing whether to say it.)

 

[Bingo]

Demoralization is a state of feeling disheartened, hopeless, or lacking motivation. It can be caused by
many factors, including stressful situations, unmet expectations, and a lack of support.

In the Bible, demoralization is a state of being defeated or disheartened. It can also refer to the effects
of Satan's (self inflicted) attacks on people, which can include feelings of shame and fear.

Existential distress is a state of psychological turmoil that can occur when someone contemplates their own mortality.
It can include feelings of hopelessness, loneliness, and a loss of meaning and purpose in life.

In 1 Corinthians 9:22-27, the Bible mentions the demoralized and the defeated.

"Salvation is a personal inside job" means that the process of achieving spiritual redemption or salvation is an individual,
internal experience that happens within a person's heart and mind, rather than being solely dependent on external actions or rituals; it's a transformation that occurs on a personal level through faith and a conscious choice to change one's inner self.

'And any act or form of "worldliness" for self promotion in an attempt to impress shall be meaningless without
personal guidance and spiritual inspiration of and from the Holy Spirit. And this shall be an essential absolute
of gratitude and humility not to be portrayed as a Flamboyant Boastfulness as in a combination of being very confident
and attention-seeking, while also being overly proud and arrogant.

 

[Bingo]

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Ignore is in order for the day!

 

[Bingo]

'God's work has been finished. The inspired teachings of Jesus Christ have been finished. Mankind has been left with
choices. And undoubtedly mankind has advertently inherited a dimensional flaw of free will.

'The argument for free will also called the paradox of free will or theological fatalism, contends that
omniscience and free will are incompatible and any conception of God that incorporates both properties is therefore inconceivable.'

~In the Bible, "predestined" means that God has already decided the fate of all things, including the eternal
destiny of people and *angels. (In the Bible, angels are messengers sent by God to guide, comfort, and warn people. It's a doctrine that's often used to explain the paradox of free will.

What does predestination mean in the Bible?

Election: God's choice to save certain people
Reprobation: God's choice to leave certain people to their damnation
Providence: God's sovereign oversight of all things
Plan: God's plan for all people, which involves calling some first and others later

'No amount of agreement, disagreement, arguments, and or debates have the necessary power and/or the influence
to change the reality that God's work and the inspired teachings of Jesus Christ are finished and done.'

Each individual has a choice independent of another individual. A simple conclusion is that the worldliness
of the world has surely corrupted a realistic and important spiritual relationship with the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
that being the gift of the Holy Spirit and the attributes of the 'principles of life" meant to hopefully fulfill
an abundant life here in the now and to be a part of God's Kingdom, here on earth, here in the now.'

 

[Bingo]

Member limits who may view their full profile.
Ignore is in order for the day!

And arrogant meaningless cult-like attitudes of disdain against others ...the ignore list grows!

 

[Bingo]

"WHAT IS LIFE WORTH"
'I can assure the skeptics that money and material things may be pleasurable but do not necessarily
bring lasting peace and well-being. Due to a weird accident in 1996, I was considered disabled to continue
at my job as an Ironworker, working in high places, a crushed knee that was not stable enough to continue working
structural steel. Had just turned fifty-five and was eligible for an early retirement which I did and was
put on social security disability.'

'Although a substantial injury settlement I did not manage money wisely. I hit bottom from alcohol abuse
and though we had bought a home and had income I was a mess. I got help from AA, my sponsor, and surely
from a higher power which I conclude was God who became a guide through my reliance on the gift of the Holy Spirit.'

'And also a friend that came into a 10 million dollar lawsuit from a severe injury his wife sustained has admitted
that he has become unhappy and remorseful of how he has raised his son and resentful of caring for a mentally
handicapped wife for many years. So, it surely is not money and materialistic things that bring about peace and happiness.

'Contentment has different dimensions from different personalities. One must wonder just how content some are with their
rambling worldliness of attempting to explain scriptures that often appear to be about and/or from the flesh
more than from God's love and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Spiritual harmony with a restless world will always
remain a dilemma. (Proverbs 17:15 )

 

[Bingo]

May 4, 2019
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Posted by Bingo, October 10, 2013 ·

This life came to realize that, now that years have gone by, something was wrong.
I had to fix myself...self was causing the problems...not those around me...
Turning my life over to God's care...a profound decision...Amen...
Through prayer and meditation...asking only for direction of my life...
The years matter not...most important is to never stop praying for...
one's own self to come closer to God's direction and will to be...
The Holy Spirit unto one's life...Amen...for there is communion with God...
A spiritual soundness and well-being within...with this...to share with others...
An attitude of kindness and acceptance to others...as only one's own self can change...
Is this not an ever-ending task...accepting others actions...accepting others actions...
It is said...without this...one shuts out a spiritual peace within...
Living with one's own actions...for there all others come to know an see...
Praise God...the Holy Spirit unto one's self...'a light to behold'...
I am you...you are I...
( blog entry from another site )

(I stand by this truth today)

 

[Bingo]

'A conformed Christian is someone who has adopted the ways of the world instead of following God's will.
The Bible states that Christians should not conform to the world's corrupt customs, ungodly principles, or evil plans.




'Witnessing the ramifications of worldliness surrounding the intended purpose of the spiritually
inspired teachings appears to have dismissed the necessary disciplines and practices found in Scripture
that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are habits of devotion, habits of experiential Christianity that have been practiced by God's people since biblical times.

'Knowledge gained through experience, which should be measured against the Bible. And without acknowledged
experience it could be surmised that many do not intend to practice spiritual discipline since conformed to the world
brings a cause of promoting one's own worldly agenda of disassembling divine readings to suit the selfishness of self.

'Spiritual discipline requires far more than just reading. Without actions and acting upon discipline, many are surely
associated with the self-centered syndrome. Self-centeredness is a single-minded focus on oneself and one's own needs, desires, preferences, and problems. Someone self-centered may be preoccupied with their own thoughts and feelings and
may not be very attentive to the needs and perspectives of others.'

 

[Bingo]

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'A conformed Christian is someone who has adopted the ways of the world instead of following God's will.
The Bible states that Christians should not conform to the world's corrupt customs, ungodly principles, or evil plans.


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'Witnessing the ramifications of worldliness surrounding the intended purpose of the spiritually
inspired teachings appears to have dismissed the necessary disciplines and practices found in Scripture
that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are habits of devotion, habits of experiential Christianity that have been practiced by God's people since biblical times.

'Knowledge gained through experience, which should be measured against the Bible. And without acknowledged
experience it could be surmised that many do not intend to practice spiritual discipline since conformed to the world
brings a cause of promoting one's own worldly agenda of disassembling divine readings to suit the selfishness of self.

'Spiritual discipline requires far more than just reading. Without actions and acting upon discipline, many are surely
associated with the self-centered syndrome. Self-centeredness is a single-minded focus on oneself and one's own needs, desires, preferences, and problems. Someone self-centered may be preoccupied with their own thoughts and feelings and
may not be very attentive to the needs and perspectives of others.'

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Know this and know it well.
'All need to be a people shaped by the gospel; each individual needs to take opportunities to share in one another’s lives
so that our neighbors might see the kingdom advancing personally within us, and also through us.
Let’s let them see that (as Paul puts it) ‘it is God who works in you to will and to act to fulfill his good purpose’ (Phil 2:13).

 

[Bingo]

**®
The following content is more or less what is being witnessed. Bible Propaganda,(Propaganda is a deliberate effort
to influence the opinions, values, or actions of a large group of people) Commercialization of and/or about Jesus Christ
sorely for monetary purposes or personal agendas.

'In the Bible, spiritually fragmented means a soul divided by lies and no longer in alignment with the truth.
A soul can become fragmented when it is motivated by a lie, which is a spiritual force that pulls people away from the truth.

'The Bible says that Jesus' words are spirit and life and that believing them can free souls from the power of lies.
To heal a fragmented soul, the spirit must be born again, or infused with the energy of the truth of God's Word.

'The Bible also says that a divided mind is unfocused and seeks fulfillment in many things, but rarely comes to grips with the truth.

Profound ignored 'readings'

John 6:63, "It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life"

John 8:32, "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free"

Ecclesiastes 6:9, "The problem with a divided, unfocused mind is that it is, as we would say today, all over the place"

**(This Content is World Wide Internet technology infusioned data) ®

 

[Bingo]

'Begin by rereading (https://christianchat.com/threads/this-side-of-the-glass.182929/post-5448487)
I believe the truth of this truth appears not to be fully digested by those who seem to be motivated and obsessed
with the writings of another time by authors of a time that is not..." here in the now."

'Surely inspired by people, places, and things that the natural human being cannot fully comprehend in today's world.
Attempting to do so has polarized and disassembled the intended purpose...love of Jesus Christ and to attend to
Christ-like love here in the now.

'The Holy Spirit. I believe this to be the required and essential spiritually emotional sense of feelings, actions
and behavior coming from and resonating from the soul of the heart with the Spirit of God.'

"Resonating from the soul of the heart with the Spirit of God" I believe this being deeply connected with God on a spiritual level,
where one's innermost feelings and desires, represented by the "soul of the heart," align perfectly with the presence
and guidance of the Holy Spirit, creating a sense of profound harmony and unity with the divine.

'I am not humanly capable of being Christ-like and being in the realm of being biblical should hopefully bring
one's life in light of the truth of the inspired teachings of Jesus Christ's principles of life, here in the now,
while being Christ-like ensures that this grounding is lived out with the love, mercy, and humility of Christ.'


'Amen'

 

[Bingo]

~But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Against such things, there is no law.~

'Standing firm in practicing these attributes daily, surely has the potential of bringing change to lives.
Surely, many follies will be overcome when one honestly and sincerely practices the principles set forth.'

'Grounded and duly acted upon with integrity of the heart, perhaps it may become known the significance
of unity. Anything under the sun which brings cause of discord surely grieves the Holy Spirit.'

“Do not quench the Spirit”

 

[Sanders]

"And there shall be a great 'FALLING AWAY'..from God. Two words with chilling and disturbing
reality...in the Now. Serving God, has evolved into the grave consequences of man's EGO...
( person's 'sense' of self-esteem or self-importance )...so being that of 'SELFISHLY' serving 'SELF'.
And is this not being 'WITNESSED BY ALL'... and the Cause precisely from Effects of...'JEALOUSY,
'IDOLODRY'...'DISCORD'...'DISSENTION' ( Latin, meaning to think )...'FACTIONS'... 'ENVY'...
and are not these things precisely Warned against by any act of implementing such by attitude or behavior.
Has not modern day Christianity evoloved into a great 'FALLING AWAY'.
A serious refocus on precisely the intent of ones motives shall require a serious and honest spiritual
inventory of ones own SELF....Mirror Mirror on the wall...what is it that YOU see."
'Praise God'......

I could not agree more.....

 

[Sanders]

Do you study the Word of God? Are you feeding on the Word of God, The Holy Bible? His Word is eternal. His word is truth. Let every man be a liar, GOD will never lie and His Word will transform a life if given to study the Word of God. Jesus is the Word.

 

[Bingo]

"Spiritual disobedience" refers to the act of deliberately going against the teachings, guidance, or will of a higher power or spiritual belief system, essentially choosing to act in a way that contradicts one's own understanding of what is considered morally or spiritually right, often signifying a refusal to submit to divine authority and choosing one's own path instead; in simpler terms, it means actively disobeying God or a higher power by not following their rules or principles.

'All are in no uncertain terms guilty. Thinking otherwise demonstrates the ability to be boastful and disregard of
the inspired teachings. I can only achieve what I can in my personal effort in my own spiritual discipline. And this surely
does not include adhering to the delusional worldliness of those obsessed with misconstrued scripture.'

'No one is obligated to prove anything. It is surely being witnessed as a partial meaning of the abomination of desolation.
A time, place, or events that bring the cause of not being fit or suitable for a Christ-likeness society or community to coexist
peacefully.

'Any act or behavior of Christian defilement presents disobedience and grievance of the Holy Spirit.

 

[Bingo]

'Hypocrites are people who claim to have certain values or standards, but their actions don't match up.
Hypocrisy can also be defined as a person's actions being inconsistent with their words.
Hypocrisy can result from an inflated sense of self-righteousness and an inability to be humble.'

'The mood often displayed within a Christian community surely displays strong tendencies of being judgemental
and the behavior of hypocrisy, which both defeat the intended purpose and hope of striving to attain any
resemblance of being Christ-minded.'

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness"

"Useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness" means that something, like the Bible according to 2 Timothy 3:16, can be used to impart knowledge, point out wrong actions or beliefs (rebuke), fix mistakes, or guide towards better behavior (correct), and ultimately help someone develop a life of moral integrity and right living (training in righteousness)

'Imagine how in all probability, there would likely be a more grounded Christian community when these truths are
sincerely and humbly acknowledged, acted upon, and applied. Contempt, arrogant stubbornness, complacency, hypocrisy
opinionated, and smug self-righteousness shall always be a hindrance in the purpose and hope of helping bring lost souls
to learning the love of God's love has a way of experiencing an abundant life, here in the now.'

 

[Bingo]

'The influence of God's Spirit involves two things, but it does them well: God creates and restores.
Rescued, Restored, and Reassured.'

'This may or may not be fully understood. And surely requires the knowledge that spiritual reconciliation most likely
being necessary to eliminate worldly foolishness. Having the knowledge and not implementing the knowledge is most
likely due to unwillingness to change. This is the greatest hindrance and without it, one should not expect there to be
guidance from the Holy Spirit.'

'Change requires discipline and an honest and sincere heart. Arrogance and contempt of truth arise from worldly
complacency. Worldly complacency in the Bible is a state of self-satisfaction and negligence that can lead to a lack
of action and spiritual growth.'

 

[Bingo]

'I believe spiritual health is the interactive relationship with God. By nourishing the heart with
the life-giving meaning that comes from God. I believe this to be a personal endeavor and requires
discipline and self-control which no amount of "teaching" can personally instill within one's life.'

'I have learned perseverance is essential. To persevere is a strong unwavering commitment of steadfastness under
pressure and endurance in the face of all trials and challenges that are sure to arise. Be assured I stand
by this truth from personal experience of heartaches and health issues.'

'Nourishing the heart can refer to managing stress. It can also be a reference to a *spiritual practice* of deepening
one's faith and love for truth. The love of the truth is a commitment to honesty, accuracy, and surely not to be
intimidated and/or deceived by those who appear to have all the answers through disassembled Divine "readings".

In a *spiritual practice*, "reverence" means a deep, respectful attitude of awe and veneration towards something considered sacred, often a deity, a spiritual concept, or the natural world, signifying a profound recognition of something greater than oneself and a commitment to treat it with utmost care and honor; it involves a sense of humility and a desire to connect with the divine through thoughtful actions and intentionality.

A "spiritual practice" refers to a deliberate and regular activity or set of actions that a person engages in to cultivate spiritual development, deepen their connection with a 'higher power' or inner self, and potentially achieve a state of higher awareness or enlightenment.

 

[Bingo]

**Some people are just obstinate. Plain and simple. Such people are not receptive to reason, disregard logic, and are not capable of forming an educated opinion. They will utterly refuse to admit they are wrong about anything. They are “close-minded”.

To make matters worse, these are often the most opinionated people in society and will argue about virtually anything.

** 'After all, the Bible is a legitimate work of ancient literature. It’s not like somebody sat down in the Middle Ages and tried to write stories about life in the ancient Levant. The Jews maintained both oral and written histories, and that material was worked into the Old Testament.

'Of course, if you’ve never read the Bible, it’s important to understand that it spans at least a half-dozen literary genres. It’s not like the Bible starts on Day 1 and records an ongoing historical narrative until you reach the end of the book. The Bible contains many independent books, arranged by genre. It includes mythology, history, poetry, collections of platitudes, fiction/parables, biographies, legal codes, guides on observing rituals and liturgical services, personal letters, collections of prophecy, and theological dissertations.

'In many cases, several of these genres are woven into a single book. The Bible is a compilation, written by dozens of people for over 1,000 years, and gradually gathered into its present form and bound as a single volume.

Applying the wisdom of the Bible to your everyday life is a vitally important way to prove the Bible to yourself. God wants us to prove whether His way works by doing it. He wants us to pray to Him for help, according to His will, and to have our faith strengthened by answered prayers. As we do what He says to do, we will grow in understanding (Psalm 111:10 ).

**(Intended solely as informative and subjects to reflect on.
Spiritual maturity and growth depend on the measure of one's intent. )


'I believe it is important to pray to God for help, according to His will, and to have our faith strengthened by experiencing His answers and seeing the results of His work in our lives; essentially, by putting His teachings into practice and witnessing firsthand how He provides and guides us.
Faith requires action....
It's not just about believing in God, but also actively applying His principles in our daily lives.

Aligned with God's will...
Praying for things that are aligned with God's plan for us is crucial to receiving answers.

Trust and dependence...
When we rely on God's guidance and power, our faith is strengthened through the challenges and victories we encounter.


The truth of it all.