When are we most vulnerable to the devil?

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GWH said:
No, therefore you are always wrong!
God's requirement for salvation requires having the opinion that Jesus is Messiah and Lord.
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You can't receive
Because you can't believe
You're unbelief
Is severely
Holding you back
From what you want God
To do for you
In your life.
 
MaryM said:
I thought it might be when we are bereaved, upset, angry. That is when one might think evil spirits would attack , tempt and undermine us.

Yet it could be most likely we are most vulnerable when we have felt closest to our Lord God? When we have been baptized for instance? This was the point at which Jesus Christ Himself was tempted in the wilderness, just after his baptism.
It is interesting to note that Jesus was 'led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil'. (Matthew 4, v 1).
So does the Holy Spirit lead us to the devil too, to be tested?
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when we don’t listen to Gods word of truth we’re most vulnerable to the devils lies . If you notice Jesus response was “ it is written “ it is written “ it is written “ he responded to the temptations with his knowledge of Gods word.

the whole point of temptation is to get someone away from what it is God said .

“ don’t eat the fruit you’ll surely die “

v

“ you won’t surely die God knows the fruit will make you as gods “

It’s design is to get a person to disbelieve what God said as a warning and act as of its not true.

As far as who and why we are tempted it’s our corrupt flesh and the lust that’s in there from the knowledge of evil

“but every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin:

and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. Do not err, my beloved brethren.”
‭‭James‬ ‭1:14-16‬ ‭KJV‬‬

so our lust leads to temptations and temptations conceive and we sin and when sin runs it’s course we die
 
Haidabo said:
And what would be the
Reward for my effort?
I had rather do nothing
Then do something
Worth nothing.
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If you seek a reward then your posting for the wrong reason.
We are to plant the seeds of the kingdom with every word we speak not for any reward but for the cause of Christ
if you make a claim that my words are out of context you need to back it up
 
Blain said:
If you seek a reward then your posting for the wrong reason.
We are to plant the seeds of the kingdom with every word we speak not for any reward but for the cause of Christ
if you make a claim that my words are out of context you need to back it up
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I don't live
By your word or your standards
Or your expectations .
And I certainly don't
Plant good seed
Where it's not going
to yield good fruit.
 
Haidabo said:
I don't live
By your word or your standards
Or your expectations .
And I certainly don't
Plant good seed
Where it's not going
to yield good fruit.
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It isn't my word or standards it is God's.
Tell me what seed did you plant when you said my answer was out of context? what seed did you plant when you said my responce contradicted his word?
I am willing to admit if I was wrong so you know not the soil your planting but you need to show me where and how I was wrong orelse I cannot learn or admit I was wrong you assume if you plant a seed it will not bare fruit but the soil you assume is dry or unyeldiing is actually willing to recieve but not a bad seed.

So again I say show me prove your words
 
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Blain said:
It isn't my word or standards it is God's.
Tell me what seed did you plant when you said my answer was out of context? what seed did you plant when you said my responce contradicted his word?
I am willing to admit if I was wrong so you know not the soil your planting but you need to show me where and how I was wrong orelse I cannot learn or admit I was wrong you assume if you plant a seed it will not bare fruit but the soil you assume is dry or unyeldiing is actually willing to recieve but not a bad seed.

So again I say show me prove your words
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You go first
You prove
The scripture I quoted you
Is out of context
To your words.

Walk your own talk
 
Haidabo said:
You go first
You prove
The scripture I quoted you
Is out of context
To your words.

Walk your own talk
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Very well but just know you asked for it

1 John 1:9 is a powerful verse about confession and forgiveness. It states, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." This verse emphasizes that when believers acknowledge their sins to God, He is faithful to forgive and cleanse them. It's a promise of restoration and a reminder that God's grace is available to those who confess.

Here's a breakdown of the verse's meaning:
  • "If we confess our sins...":
    This highlights the importance of acknowledging our wrongdoings to God. The Greek word for "confess" (homologeo) means to say the same thing as, or to agree with. It means agreeing with God about our sin and its consequences.

  • "...he is faithful...":
    This emphasizes God's character. He is trustworthy and reliable, and His promises are true.

  • "...and just to forgive us our sins...":
    This assures that forgiveness is not just a matter of mercy, but also of justice. God's justice requires a penalty for sin, and Christ paid that penalty on the cross, making forgiveness possible for those who confess.

  • "...and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.":
    This speaks of the complete and total removal of sin's effects from our lives. It's not just about having our sins forgiven, but also being purified from the stain and residue of unrighteousness.
Essentially, 1 John 1:9 is a call to honesty and humility before God, acknowledging our need for His forgiveness and cleansing. It's not a legalistic requirement for salvation, but rather a response of faith and a recognition of God's character.

Now considering all of this which I have posted none of which my post in which you posted this verse had anything to do with sin itself I merely was saying how in our weakest state the enemy comes for us but God also remains with us so if you would kindly show me how my responce contradicted his word after all it is only common courtesy
 
Blain said:
Very well but just know you asked for it

1 John 1:9 is a powerful verse about confession and forgiveness. It states, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." This verse emphasizes that when believers acknowledge their sins to God, He is faithful to forgive and cleanse them. It's a promise of restoration and a reminder that God's grace is available to those who confess.

Here's a breakdown of the verse's meaning:
  • "If we confess our sins...":
    This highlights the importance of acknowledging our wrongdoings to God. The Greek word for "confess" (homologeo) means to say the same thing as, or to agree with. It means agreeing with God about our sin and its consequences.

  • "...he is faithful...":
    This emphasizes God's character. He is trustworthy and reliable, and His promises are true.

  • "...and just to forgive us our sins...":
    This assures that forgiveness is not just a matter of mercy, but also of justice. God's justice requires a penalty for sin, and Christ paid that penalty on the cross, making forgiveness possible for those who confess.

  • "...and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.":
    This speaks of the complete and total removal of sin's effects from our lives. It's not just about having our sins forgiven, but also being purified from the stain and residue of unrighteousness.
Essentially, 1 John 1:9 is a call to honesty and humility before God, acknowledging our need for His forgiveness and cleansing. It's not a legalistic requirement for salvation, but rather a response of faith and a recognition of God's character.

Now considering all of this which I have posted none of which my post in which you posted this verse had anything to do with sin itself I merely was saying how in our weakest state the enemy comes for us but God also remains with us so if you would kindly show me how my responce contradicted his word after all it is only common courtesy
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Now tell me
What did you get
In return
For all that effort?
 
Haidabo said:
You can't receive
Because you can't believe
You're unbelief
Is severely
Holding you back
From what you want God
To do for you
In your life.
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I believe:

The normative way of stating the kerygma/GRFS per Paul in the NT is “Accept Christ Jesus as Lord” (as in 2Cor. 4:5 & Col. 2:6).
The main points of Christian orthodoxy implicit in this statement can be explained or elaborated as follows:
  1. There is a/one all-loving and just Lord or God (Deut. 6:4, John 3:16, 2Thes. 1:6), who is both able (2Tim. 1:12) and willing (1Tim. 2:3-4, Ezek. 33:11) to provide all morally accountable human beings salvation or heaven—a wonderful life full of love, joy and peace forever.
  2. Human beings are selfish or sinful (Rom. 3:23, 2Tim. 3:2-4, Col. 3:5), miserable (Gal. 5:19-21), and hopeless (Eph. 2:12) or hell-bound at the judgment (Matt. 23:33 & 25:46) when they reject God’s salvation (John 3:18, Rom. 2:5-11).
  3. Jesus is God’s Messiah/Christ and incarnate Son, the way that God has chosen (John 3:16, Acts 16:30-31, Phil. 2:9-11) of providing salvation by means of his atoning death on the cross for the payment of the penalty for the sins of humanity (Rom. 3:22-25 & 5:9-11), followed by his resurrection to reign in heaven (1Cor. 15:14-28).
  4. Thus, every person who hears the NT Gospel needs to repent and accept God’s justification in Jesus as Christ/Messiah the Lord or Supreme Commander (Luke 2:11, John 14:6, Acts 16:31), which means trying to obey His commandment to love one another (Matt. 22:37-40, John 13:35, Rom. 13:9)—forever (Matt. 10:22, Psa. 113:2).
  5. Then God’s Holy Spirit will establish a saving relationship with those who freely accept Him (Rev. 3:20) that will eventually achieve heaven when by means of persevering in learning Truth/God’s Word/sanctification everyone cooperates fully with His will (John 14:6, 17&26, Rom. 8:6-17, Gal. 6:7-9, Eph. 1:13-14, Heb. 10:36, 12:1, Jam. 1:2-4).
So, what part is holding me back?
What do YOU believe?
 
Haidabo said:
Now tell me
What did you get
In return
For all that effort?
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I require nothing in return I planted the seed that is what matters
The only thing I would ask in return is that you follow suit you told me to go first now it is your turn if you can that is to be honest I don't think you can
 
Blain said:
I require nothing in return I planted the seed that is what matters
The only thing I would ask in return is that you follow suit you told me to go first now it is your turn if you can that is to be honest I don't think you can
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I read your prayer request
Maybe you should
Do something different in your life.
Just a suggestion.
You reap what you sow.
 
Haidabo said:
I read your prayer request
Maybe you should
Do something different in your life.
Just a suggestion.
You reap what you sow.
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So we are just changing the subject now are we?
can you or can you not do as I asked? I made the effort to do as you asked but you cannot do the same? or was I correct in my assumption that you simply cannot?
 
Blain said:
So we are just changing the subject now are we?
can you or can you not do as I asked? I made the effort to do as you asked but you cannot do the same? or was I correct in my assumption that you simply cannot?
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I've already proved it
Or should I say you proved it for me
Your own life
The evil you go through
Everyday
Is my proof.
You reap what you sow
And that's the context
Of that verse I quoted to you.
 
Godsgirl1983 said:
WOW!
I wonder what it's like to have the kind of time to be able to spend it on going through

and


And then



One must live a boring life if that's what they do "as time allows" :cautious:
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I have dominion over time.
Therefore I have all the time in the world
Is that a problem to you?
 
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