Godliness or riches?

[schnor88]

His focus for our blessings is for the eternity, so

[schnor88]

Great vid!

You can't buy God. He does what he feels is right, for his thoughts and ways are higher than ours. He blesses us, but his blessings are often different than what people expect. Everyone should ask God for his guidance in their life

[fetalbetal]

There are no souls, probably.

[carpentersdaughter2]

Do you think that you are just a slab of meat?

[fetalbetal]

Not really, I have feelings and dreams.. I just don't think the mind and body are separate things. I believe when our brains and bodies decompose there's no more individual conciousness. What do you think happens to insects or other animals besides humans when they die? Why do you think humans are so special?

[carpentersdaughter2]

Well, look at the human being and look how we are intelligent and have the ability to correct ourselves when we do wrong. An animal or bug can't do that.

My soul, the thing that is me inside this house is eternal. That is what God meant when He said, let us make man in our Image. God is eternal and He made our souls eternal. Because of sin, our bodies die eventually but our soul lives on.

Anyway, that's what I believe.

[fetalbetal]

Well I'm fine with that but do you believe nonbelievers deserve to be tortured eternally?

[carpentersdaughter2]

When you say tortured eternally, I don't think there is a physical torement as some believe.

I do think this is a major regret that goes on, but even that, the Bible does say that at the great white throne judgement that this is the second death. Death to me means cease to exsist.

Since I don't know one hundred percent for sure, I can't say either way. But here's the thing, if you know your home is going to be destroyed, fair or not, wouldn't you take the rescue if you could?

[fetalbetal]

"if you know your home is going to be destroyed, fair or not, wouldn't you take the rescue if you could? " - so are you saying you base your beliefs on the fear that you may be wrong? I think if there is a god he doesn't hate atheists and may even prefer them since the evidence is so flimsy for all religious beliefs. Why is this omnipotent creator unable to show himself? Why would he hide behind ancient books?

[carpentersdaughter2]

No, I do not base my beliefs on fear but on the fact that God is who He said He is and the love He has shown to all men.

You ask why doesn't he show Himself. The fact is He has. Why don't you ask yourself, why don't you see Him? Why do so many people see Him and not you or others?

Could it be that you don't like the idea of a God who wants the best for you and you want to do your own thing without a God telling you to do differently?

He has shown Himself.

[fetalbetal]

Even though there are many people who believe in a god, very few agree about what it is. I think most people believe in god because they were told to and they can't picture a reality that isn't based on what they were led to believe in their most vulnerable years. Remember that in this world there are people who believe all sorts of strange, ridiculous things, I think the idea of god is one of those things. If you believe the bible your standards of evidence are low, in my opinion.

[carpentersdaughter2]

Yes, this is a big problem. Lets say for arguement sake that there is a true God....If there is a true God out there, then it goes to show that the enemy of God would put confussion into man on who God really is.

Now, a person is stuck with finding out who this one true God is. One has to do some homework here, of which I did.

One has to examine the claims of all religions of the world, and then try to find which one is telling the truth.

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[carpentersdaughter2]

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The Bible is written with 66 different books, writtine throughout a three to four thousand year span. Each book of the Old Testament was written hundreds of years apart, but yet gave more then three hundred prophecies of the coming messiah.

Direct prophecies, even down to the time when the messiah should be born, and even when he would die.

Jesus Christ fulfilled all three hundred plus prophecies. What are the mathimatical odds of even eight of them being fulfilled?

cont.

[carpentersdaughter2]

cont. 3

Sorry to be so long winded here.

Anyway, now there are more prophecies of His second coming then His first, and so far, the majority of these prophecies have been directly fulfilled. These are direct prophecies and not just signs, but direct prophecies. Example: The birth of Israel becoming a nation again was fulfilled, but not only that, the Bible says that it will become a nation in one day....This was fulfilled in 1948...

You have to check this out so you will know for sure.

[fetalbetal]

Ok, you've interested me and justified your beliefs. This is a first for me, people who believe in god usually just do so because everyone else does. I still think there's an explanation that is more rational, I will research these claims of prophecies being fulfilled. One thing though, do you think it's possible that some "wise men" deliberately wrote the bible to control society? I think it's quite possible..

[carpentersdaughter2]

You're looking at a three to four thousand year span of men who were directed under God to write those things down.

What was God's purpose? Let me give you an example of no fornication..meaning no sex before marriage....Now God gave this law, not to ruin peoples fun, but knew that having sex with anyone or even just a few will bring deadly diseases. the law of not fornicating was to protect the people, not take their fun away. God's laws were and are to protect people, not take anything away.

[RobertBaral365]

Embrace me darkened one, strengthen my soul. Spew thy darkness into our world. And through the rotting gates heaven. Shadowy wisps will heal my wounds. Shadowy wisps will wound their prayers. Send me the loving peace of Lucifer. Send me the battered pieces of jesus christ. It is now time, we begin to move forward. Hordes of terror are waiting to strike them. Following a great leader into his war. With hoofs of steel, he'll crush thy body. You will give in to the might of Satan.

[heltonlms]

Betty..ABSOLUTELY..a m a z i n g . .video...

Ps..totaly agree with Rob's coment..(Favs)..

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Who tath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality .

2 Timothy 1:9-10

...ILOVEYOUINJESUSNAME..b.e.t.­t.y.

[Rob87W]

If Spiritual growth were measured by feet and inches...could you ride the roller coaster!

If Spiritual growth were measured by leaps and bounds...could you walk on the moon!

If measured by size and strength...could you carry your cross!

Growing spiritually in Christ far exceeds any material gain this world could ever offer. We must remember God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Jesus Christ humbled himself to the point of death on a cross. God loves the humble.

Blessings!

[coppertop1964]

beautiful Linda. You know I see a few of them on TBN saying sow a seed into my ministry if you want money... I aint afraid to mention names lol. Paula White, Creflo Dollar..... We all need to trust God more when it comes to finances and all things. I needed this video to minister to me. Thank you sister God bless you!

[carpentersdaughter2]

Thank you coppertop and I don't mind that you mention names, these false teachers need to be called out. Not only do they promote a false gospel they also teach that we are gods in the making. Well, I could get going on that one. God bless you girl...Linda

[jfranklins]

Great video. God bless you sister.

[carpentersdaughter2]

God bless you too J. Have a beautiful day today.

[donny71954]

Amen Amen Amen! Jesus never said come unto me and I will make you rich, and you will have no problems.

This is something that needs to be listened to. Agape, Donny

[carpentersdaughter2]

I'm constantly seeing on godtube videos that promote wealth or health if you sow a seed and nothing is ever mentoned about spiritual growth and the blessings that come with seeking God. When I constantly see these things I believe I have to stand up and point to what the Bible says. God bless you Donny.

[coppertop1964]

Donny you are so right! Too much of the prosperity gospel being preached out there.Luke 9:58 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air [have] nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay [His] head." Are we greater than our master? God bless you brother!