Question:
Why do I need a Savior?
Adamray
2006-06-24 23:28:42 UTC
If you say, "because you are a sinner," then what is sin? How can I know i've sinned? May it be, that until one of you Christians can show me that I am a sinner, that I will never see my need for a Savior? Otherwise, WHY would I have faith and live my life for Jesus, when all He is going to do is mess up my sexing, drinking, drugging, partying, having fun life? From my perspective, there's no real good reason for me to "get religion."
25 answers:
Martin S
2006-06-24 23:50:58 UTC
Good question! First of all, one of the primary definitions of sin is the breaking of God's laws. Whether or not you think his laws are fair is besides the point. Just like in the human world, ignorance of the law is no excuse.



Now consider this analogy. Say you are a fine upstanding member of the community who gives to charity and does volunteer work and helps little old ladies cross the street and you always obey the law. But one day you are driving your car and not paying attention and you run a red light.



You come before the judge and tell him all about how good you are and how you just made a mistake. The judge can't declare you "not guilty" because he is sworn to uphold the law. In the same way God cannot declare a person "not guilty" if they break one of his laws because that would make Him a liar when He gave us the laws.



Now, have you ever stolen something even if it was something small like a pen from work?



That would make you guilty of being a theif.



Have you ever told a lie?



That would violate God's law against bearing false witness.



Have you ever used the name of God or Jesus like a curse word?



That would be the sin of blasphemy.



Have you ever looked at a woman with lust in your heart?



Jesus said that anyone who looks at a woman other than their wife with lust has already committed the sin of adultery in their heart.



God says that anyone who breaks even one of his laws has to pay with their life. It may sound harsh, but God doesn't need anyone's money or for them to do anything for Him to make up for their crime. He is in charge and He says that the penalty for sin is death.



So if you were to come before Him and be judged according to his laws what do you think He would be compelled by his perfect nature to give as a verdict in your case?



So now you have to a decision to make. Is it more important for you to spend a comparatively short time here on earth indulging yourself in deceptive pleasures, or is it more important to have the assurance that when you die you won't spend eternity in hopeless damnation?



Sure, sin is fun for a time. But when you come to Jesus and receive God's Holy Spirit you will start to have a changed life over time. You don't have to give up sex, you just find a wife. You can still have a drink, you just can't live your life as a drunkard.



It may sound dead and restricting but over time a person just loses their old desires and they are replaced with new activities that don't lead to hangovers and sexually transmitted diseases and being arrested and stuff like that.



God has already paid your sin debt by sending Jesus to die in your place. All you have to do is accept this gift by faith.



I pray that you will find a good local church, show up and listen to the gospel message, and let the Holy Spirit draw you to new and eternal life in Christ in whose name I pray, Amen!
anonymous
2006-06-25 06:42:56 UTC
Let's look at the partying and fun part first. Jesus turned water into wine. Noah was a "drunken sailor" ....God gave us the ability to enjoy sex and also he will provide you with a wife so you may have your desire and concentrate back on HIM.



All sins are covered by the 10 commandments. Don't steel / lie / cheat / adultry / murder / envy. People do these things everyday, whether they want to admit it or not. If you're at work and you take time out to chat on the phone with a friend or to hold a conversation with another employee. You're stelling time and money from your employer.



God wanted sacrifices and Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice. It's the 3 strikes deal. First Eden....forbin fruit...eaten / strike one. Noah / flood....rid the world of evil doers.....strike two.....the biggie...all you have to do is believe in Christ....if you don't, strike three, you're out.



If you feel you have wronged anyone or done anything wrong, chances are you've sinned. It's your God given choice to beilive or not.



To be saved, all you have to do is realize you are a sinner / accept that Jesus died for your sins and ask him into your heart. It's that simple. You're taken as you are and as far as changing the things you think you enjoy now.....you'll be given many more pleasures than you can imagine.



Up to you though to decide. You asked. I figure I'd tell you. Oh, and yes, I believe......and I still have me a drink or two every now and then......but I've gotten tired of the hangovers, age takes care of a lot of things, but so does God.
ProZack
2006-06-25 06:33:14 UTC
have you ever lied, cheated, stole, used God's name in vain, hated someone, had sex without being married, thought about having sex with someone thats not your wife? There are many sins that humans naturally do- I am not saying you have done any of these things, but if you have- you have sinned and you need Jesus!



"sexing, drinking, drugging"- obviously if you are worried about messing up that stuff in your life, you already know you are a sinner! But hey, arent we all? You have free will, you dont have to have a savior, but burning in hell dont sound like much fun- and I bet that would put a kink in your partying too!



Living for God only seems lame to people that are too weak to and selfish to try- or are afraid of being told what they do is wrong. Either way, its always up to you- you cant be forced to believe anything. Maybe in some countries you can be forced to practice a religion, but belief can never be forced.



You are right though, you dont need to "get religion" because religion is man-made and it is what divides us all. There is only one God, we might just call Him by a different name in some places- it was man that made us squabble about it all. Men like Muhammed, Constantine, the Popes, Martin Luther, and many many more who decided to make God in their own images.
Queenie
2006-06-25 06:42:34 UTC
To be clear - God gave you, and all of us, free will. The opportunity to make our own choices.



It's not my job as a Christian or anyone elses to show you that you're a sinner. Jesus will not "mess up" your obviously fulfilling lifestyle. However, should there ever come a day when you grow weary of your fun life - He promises to be there for you. No strings, no conditions, there by YOUR CHOICE at your invitation. Perhaps you have a lot of other folks in your fun life that you can count on in that way. But should you some day find that they're in short supply, He will be there.



Best wishes - and God Bless!
Tina L.
2006-06-25 06:40:24 UTC
I think probably the best reason for you to "get religion" (as you put it) is because that you will someday have to stand before an all-powerful and all-knowing God and confess your sins. If your name is not recorded in the book of life you can not enter heaven and will spend an eternity paying for your sins in a place called hell. Life is so short why waste it partying, drugging, sexing, and having fun? Why not do something that actually counts for others and for Christ? Why be selfish?
yayjagrad
2006-06-25 06:39:05 UTC
In reality there is no need for a savior, God still loves you as much as He loves His devotee, it is just a matter of the actions that you take, for instance your drinking, etc is going to lead you somewhere and I think you can sense that that somewhere doesn't look very good, therefore there are some people who can lead you to a better life because their actions have lead them to a different direction, it is just a matter of what direction you want to take. You can try trial and error, but that can be dangerous, it is better to think before you take a certain path, but whatever path you take it is not good to go on and complain, because it was your decision, so if you screw up, don't cry or curse anyone, because it was your choice. If you feel that things can be different then you may look for a guide. Though you got to be careful. a person that says that he is the guide doesn't make him a guide necessarily, he has to prove that he knows a better way. It is just a matter of figuring it out.
anonymous
2006-06-26 05:47:23 UTC
If you need a savior, it's a sign of weakness meaning that the terror of facing your fears is overwhelming. You should seek a good therapist and make up your mind to stay away from alcohol or drugs because these things, like religious hallucinations, WILL NOT HELP you.

Good luck in your search, for you are not an evil low life sinner like you imagine. Even though people think you are Gay, that does not make you a sinner.

Don't get religion, get SERIOUS THERAPEUTIC help. We who browse Yahoo Answers are pulling for you.
anonymous
2006-06-25 07:30:31 UTC
Why talk of sin . Let us talk of happiness to understand sin.



Much depends on one,s idea of happiness. True happiness is a state of mind in which man finds tranquillity and contentment. The external happiness conferred by material possessions and worldly activities is ephemeral and superficial.In Communist countries people may appear to be satisfied and contented as their material conditions improve, but can they really be said to have achieved true happiness and real peace of mind?



Perhaps one of the reasons for the present day decline in morals is the neglect of religion.Without high ethical standards,which are the foundation of all religions no organised and disciplined life is possible.Promiscuity and sexual aberrations are no doubt are due to ignorance and a neglect of the fundamental principles of ethics.In a secular state, it is the duty of parents and voluntary organisations to impart to children a knowledge of moral and spiritual values and ennoble them.If a man who is under a strong temptation thinks that moral rules are man made, he may easily violate them.He will hesitate more to disobey them, if he believes that they are God made and have been revealed to him through a Divine Teacher or the Guru.



If religion is not sincerely practised, it has little effect on our private lives or that of the community.An interest in religion makes people seek the company of holy men,which can give them the solace and happiness they really need.



Some people think that religion is an irrelevance, a matter of no consequence,and they lose nothing if they exclude religion from their lives.They believe in the motto'Eat,drink, and be marry'.But does this give an edge or meaning to life?Life has a purpose.Religion makes a man conscious of his spiritual heritage and goal.



So you see there is a need for a Saviour.
Arf Bee
2006-06-25 06:45:50 UTC
If you claim that your tank is full, then why do you need to gas up? Like, what's the sense in asking a question here when you actually don't need an answer anyway??



And don't tell me that you have nothing better to do with your "fun life" right about now... I mean, being a Saturday night and all, you should be sexing, drinking, drugging and partying all night long, shouldn't you be??



What's up with that? LOL.
photoguy1959
2006-06-25 06:41:07 UTC
You are a sinner because you born into sin.

Excepting Jesuswon't mess up anything.

Why not give Him a chance? He will give you eternal life in heaven.

You will find happiness that you have never known before.

I know just mere words won't convince you. The only way is to try

in order for you to believe me.

Jesus Loves You!
Tea
2006-06-25 06:39:36 UTC
Why don't you need a savior? Wouldn't you want someone to love you always. Someone who is always with you and you can tell anything to. If you feel you don't need for forgiveness, Aren't the other things enough? Its your choice. I not a person who goes to church often at all and or can quote the Bible word for word. I can tell you though He has helped me through some very hard times in my life when no one else would or could. I know he listens and I know he loves me and forgives me when I ask it. That is why I want and need him. Good Luck to you. :)
Pinky Patel
2006-06-25 15:22:25 UTC
if you have done what you've written here. i am pointing drugs you have abused your body and life. life which is gift of God.

Scientists have tried to create life. they were able to create entire cell but failed to put life in it.

if you've done drugs then you've sinned...so you definitely need a savior. only faith in God can help you come out of any sins in your life. Forgiveness is all that faith seeks.

Totally personal opinion!!!
Lost. at. Sea.
2006-06-25 06:39:25 UTC
Savior for what. We are animals and dying is an essential part of our live. Saving our souls for an eternal life will be the worst punishment. I don't want that.
Jon smith
2006-06-25 06:40:37 UTC
you need a savior because unless you understand that jesus christ died on the cross for our sins, than you will go to hell. (hell is real) and a sin is anything that may displease GOD. and jesus doesn't mess up anything he fixes everything. if jesus hadnt come and died on the cross for our sins than if you commit just one sin than your going to hell. but luckily he did come. please go to a baptist church and go to walkintheword.com and download a free sermon. if there are any questions please e-mail me at magic_card_trick@yahoo.com



btw, there is no other way to heaven other than believing in him. and there is no way out of hell. both heaven and hell are for an eternity. this life is like a blink of the eye compared to an eternity
Juliart
2006-06-25 06:36:12 UTC
Religion is mankinds attempt to reach God. It fails miserably most of the time. Avoid religion!



God has reached out to you. I know you don't think you need Him, but you do. Sad, really, that PRIDE is your biggest sin, only you don't know it. Even more than the other sins you mentioned!!!
Nigelg
2006-06-25 06:41:37 UTC
(Romans 5:12) 12 That is why, just as through one man sin entered into the world and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men because they had all sinned. . .



(Romans 3:23) For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,



(Romans 1:21-23) because, although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God nor did they thank him, but they became empty-headed in their reasonings and their unintelligent heart became darkened. 22 Although asserting they were wise, they became foolish 23 and turned the glory of the incorruptible God into something like the image of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed creatures and creeping things.



(Hosea 4:7) In proportion to the multitude of them, so they have sinned against me. My own glory they have exchanged for mere dishonor.
American Spirit
2006-06-25 15:13:15 UTC
No one needs a 'savior' because we are all born right the first time. "Sin" is a judgment anyway.
anonymous
2006-06-25 06:42:32 UTC
people do not get religion

religion gets them

its a trap ,to drug you into becoming accessible

to the brainwashing techniques of the Illuminati

when you are in ,

you become programmed to accept further programming,

until you are a hopeless addict

.a puppet who dances to their manipulations,

a controlled slave of the New World Order

you would be safer jumping of a cliff



you can check the Vaticans attitude to the N,W.O.

is well documented in ADOBE
anonymous
2006-06-25 06:31:19 UTC
If you fall off a cliff you need Superman to save you, otherwise, you don't need a savior.
korngoddess1027
2006-06-25 06:30:46 UTC
There is no good reason to ever join a religion.
Antique Silver Buttons
2006-06-25 06:32:06 UTC
The only savior you need is Buddy Christ! ^_^ Who's your buddy? Jesus is!
anonymous
2006-06-25 06:36:14 UTC
the only savior is u look after your self
anonymous
2006-06-25 06:32:51 UTC
hey, if u like the way ur living......keep doing it........if u wanna live right, and love Jesus, then giving up worldly **** shouldnt matter, right? would u rather live in sin or burn in lust??
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2006-06-25 06:30:35 UTC
the only savior is Allah....
Jill
2006-06-25 08:06:35 UTC
i totally get what you're saying, so here's my take on all of this. first of all, sinning is just missing the mark of perfection. so anything that's not perfect in God's eyes is a sin..which is what we all do, all the time basically. being a sinner is just being anything less than being like God, and we're def. not like God. God is fully loving, compassionate, just everything good. sinning could be from just being selfish about something, talking bad about others, just anything wrong and immoral. and just from your question, the "sexing" would be considered sinning unless you're married? and god doesnt really want you to party and do all that i dont think. sinning is doing "bad" things, and even thinking bad things. anyways....well, we are all sinners and i'm sure you've heard that time and time again. God first made us in his own image, so that's just perfect right there. but, we screwed up and turned away from him due to the free will that God gave us which brought sin into the human race forever! that sin has separated us from God ever since, meaning we all would just basically spiritually die bc we did not live right according to God. well, bc God saw that we were going the wrong direction, he sent us his son Jesus to help save us from just sin in general bc he wants us so bad! he doesnt want us to die and fall away from him. Jesus lived a perfect and sinless life but ended up being killed when really us as sinners should have all died. so Jesus dieing for us was God's way of forgiving us and just wiping all our sins (past, present, and future) away bc he knows we're always going to sin no matter what. we're not really expected to live perfectly bc that's impossible. no matter how hard you try and how good you are, you're not getting any closer to god bc we are all separated from him bc of sin.



the reason you need a savior or that you need Jesus is bc he is the only thing that will bring you life! spiritual life now and eternal life after death later on. and the first thing you need to do in order to accept Jesus into your life is realize and understand that you are a sinner and that you cant reach God on your own. Jesus is like the bridge between us sinners to God. without Jesus, we cant reach God. we could try on our own to do good things and try to please God, but without Jesus, you wont get anywhere. he just fills in the gap basically. so all you have to do is just truely believe in your heart what all Jesus did for you(that he died for your sins, that you need him to reach God, that you just basically believe in him) and your sins past present and future will be forgiven. although your sins have been forgiven if you do this, God doesnt want you to just live like you want to and do wrong things. he still wants you to do things that praise him and worship him. it's important to still somewhat live your life for God bc well..he created you and all of us in the first place so we kinda owe it to him to make him happy.



and i know what you're saying about all of this messing up your fun lifestyle, and i think that's what turns a lot of ppl away from religion bc they think it will just mess everything up. i dont really know what to say about this, but i do know that living a life full of sex, drinking, doing drugs and what not is def. not pleasing to God and he doesnt want you doing things like that to yourself. it's disrespecting yourself and your body, which is God's creation. but i mean really..i'm about to go off to college and i'm not just going to sit here and say yeah i'm not going to drink or party at all bc that would just be a bunch of bullshit. it's going to happen, and you just cant give yourself a hard time about it bc he knows you're going to do it. no one's going to make you give some of those things up or cut back, but one thing you can do is accept Jesus and he will help you in all aspects of your life. you'll have something bigger to live for which is awesome. you'll always know there's so much more than life here on earth, and it just helps you stay positive in all situations. and i personally think it's still okay to do things like(drinking, partying) that to an extent, but you also have to think about..well am i living a life that God is happy with? once you're a christian and you've accepted Jesus, you dont have to totally eliminate all of that from your life bc he will still forgive you for all of that. but that's just a personal issue, like if you're okay with doing that and if you dont feel like you're doing anything wrong then go ahead. Jesus wont mess anything up for you, just make things better no matter what. but at the same time you cant say okay i accepted Jesus in my life, and then just push him to the side. i mean, he IS your life..he gives you life. so it's kinda like a balance i guess. that's just my personal opinion..many ppl take all of this in different ways.



a lot of ppl just get the idea of religion all wrong so they kinda just let it go and put it off. it's not about going to church, living a perfect life, trying to do everything perfect..it's just about believing in the truth. sorry this is long, but it's just a complex issue with so much to talk about. contact me if you want to or if you have any more questions or issues you're dealing with. hope this helps!!!

and i hope you find the answers you're looking for. oh and i hope to see you in heaven one day too! haha.


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