Question:
Christian advice for teenager?
2014-10-17 11:51:12 UTC
ABSOLUTELY NO ATHEIST COMMENTS TRYING TO CHANGE MY BELIEFS. Y'ALL ARE WACK!

Anyway, I'm currently a Freshman in high school. Lately, I've given up on living like a holy person.

Every time I din, I go to God and ask him to forgive and help me. Then it happens again, and the cycle repeats over and over. The music I listen to is rap and punk rock, so I think that's a factor, but I CANNOT give up my music. I WILL die. My family and I are in some sticky situations now and again, and it seems I pray as a formality.

In all honesty, I think that God hates me and doesn't want to but up with my empty promises. Though I was baptized and got the Holy Ghost, I am empty inside and no matter how much I try, that doesn't change.

I was successful in ignoring everything Christian for a while, but then I realized, ignoring it isn't going to save me. I already know he's real, and I acknowledge that, so I'd just be sinning again right there.

I need advice on how to stay on a golden path and not look back.

I also have mild cussing problem(not in public just by myself)

Any advice? Please no hate. The atheists are messing with my head a bit, but I need to stay strong...

But it seems that I can't :'(
Eight answers:
Anonymous
2014-10-17 12:30:54 UTC
Ok, I researched a little bit and came up with some good scriptures that will hopefully help you :) It's so nice to see someone that still has faith in God, especially as a young person. I'm 18, and I just graduated high school a couple of years ago - I remember how hard it was to deal with people who are trying to force atheism down your throat. Good for you for sticking to what you believe in.



In my answer I use God's name, Jehovah, quite a bit. I would recommend you look up the name 'Jehovah' in your Bible in Psalms 83:18 so that you can see for yourself it is God's name (I'm not just making it up!)



Anyhow. I hope this helps!



1. Jehovah is ready to forgive



“Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” (Matthew 6:12) In Luke’s record of the Lord’s Prayer, these “debts” are referred to as “sins.” (Luke 11:4) Will Jehovah God really forgive our sins?



Although King David of ancient Israel had committed serious sins, he was repentant and confidently prayed: “You, O Jehovah, are good and ready to forgive; and the loving-kindness to all those calling upon you is abundant.” (Psalm 86:5) What a comforting thought! Our heavenly Father is “ready to forgive” the sins of those who repentantly call upon him. Just as surely as a debt can be fully canceled, so Jehovah God can forgive our sins completely.



2. Jehovah cares about you



Don't forget the scriptures found in Psalms 55:22



"Throw your burden on Jehovah,

And he will sustain you.

Never will he allow the righteous one to fall."



and 1 Peter 5:7



"While you throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you."



3. How to resist temptation



“Do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the wicked one.” (Matthew 6:13) Jehovah does not abandon us to temptation or cause us to fall into sin. His Word states: “With evil things God cannot be tried nor does he himself try anyone.” (James 1:13) God does allow us to be tempted, but he can deliver us from the Great Tempter—“the wicked one” known as Satan the Devil.



The apostle Peter urged fellow Christians: “Keep your senses, be watchful. Your adversary, the Devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone.” (1 Peter 5:8) Why, Satan even tempted the perfect man Jesus Christ! What was the Devil’s goal? To draw Jesus away from the pure worship of Jehovah God. (Matthew 4:1-11) If you are seeking to serve God, Satan’s goal is to devour you too!



Through the world that is under his control, the Devil may tempt us to engage in practices disapproved by God. (1 John 5:19) So it is vital that we regularly turn to God for help, especially when we are facing a persistent temptation. And if we worship Jehovah according to his inspired Word, the Bible, he will deliver us by helping us to resist the Devil. “God is faithful,” the Bible tells us, “and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.”—1 Corinthians 10:13.



How heartwarming it is to know that our heavenly Father is interested in each one of us! He even had his Son, Jesus Christ, teach us how to pray. Surely this makes us want to please God. How can we do so?



The Bible states: “Without faith it is impossible to please [God] well, for he that approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” (Hebrews 11:6) How can such faith be acquired? “Faith follows the thing heard,” says the Bible. (Romans 10:17)



I hope this gave you some good answers. And if you ever want to talk about the Bible with someone, you can email me at sydneydib@live.ca - I'd love to exchange scriptures with you, and help if you run into any more problems at home and school.



All the best,



Your friend Sydney
Moi
2014-10-17 12:36:53 UTC
Seems you have made your choices with statements like...



"The music I listen to is rap and punk rock, so I think that's a factor, but I CANNOT give up my music. I WILL die."



if you have reconsidered your choices, then repent of your evil nature and become born again in Christ



Its the ONLY way you will ever see the inside of heaven



Jhn 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Jhn 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.





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1Jo 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.





YOU ARE GODS ENEMY IF YOU LOVE THE WORLD



Jas 4:4 know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
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2014-10-17 12:26:55 UTC
All of Gods faithful children are on a journey with Him. We are His glorious works in progress. You know you are not perfect and you will never be. What He desires from us is cooperation.



His Holy Spirit in your heart is your best resource. Listen to Him. Submit to His guidance and instruction. Our efforts alone are not enough- thats why He lives in us:).



Spend time with Jesus everyday. Invite Him to inhabit all your moments and motivations. He wants to work and move in us and change us into the person He created us to be. Thats where our cooperation comes in. We must allow His efforts to succeed. We must allow His presence in us to make a difference. What good is claiming something without the goods to back it up?



When we pray and praise, submit and obey, trust and walk with Him daily with gratitude as our motivation- there is nothing we cant do! All things are possible with God:)
Archer
2014-10-17 12:14:44 UTC
It is not that you "can't" but that you choose not to! You ask for a god to do for you that which you can not or are not willing to do for yourself and then attempt to fault god for it. You make choices "knowing" that they are the wrong ones then think that you are significant enough for a god to hate or single out again blaming a god. You seem to come from a family who feels that they are entitled or not obligated by common decency and you are carrying on this family standard.

News flash! You are not significant in the eyes of god but one of the many who know they are doing wrong and who are not willing or able to take responsibility for and then correct the problems that they created.

Atheist.
?
2014-10-17 11:52:19 UTC
This, folks, is an example of how dangerous christian homeschooling can be.





Let me ask you something, how do you know god is real? I'd wager the only things about god you know are the hearsay you've been fed by your friends, family and pastors.
2014-10-17 11:53:45 UTC
My advice is to do some research on religion and come to the understanding that all gods are imaginary. Also rap music sucks.
interested1208
2014-10-17 11:54:16 UTC
Fascinating....



IMHO
2014-10-17 16:51:49 UTC
NEVER.... EVER... DARE TO BELIEVE THAT GOD HATES ANY OF HIS CHILDREN.

And who are you but one of his earthly babies growing progressively towards his Kingdom, on the world that is to come?



You are my friend as yours fingers typing for help are the expression of a spirit which feels tension, anguish of the strain that corrupted societies clamp to our bodies. It's one damn jungle of light and darkness... but is not hell, nor heaven...not yet! We're on Earth! Deal with it, friend. And I know you can because deep inside, you know you hold something special, a seal that only faithful people possess: believing that Christ will break the clock of your spirit, so you are free from death and really get to be born... REBORN!!!



... as you grow older (not in years, but in thought) those phrases above might water your eyes in joy.



But for now, recall this: you won't die if you leave rap, I've lost much more than music recordings and I'm still alive. You're a young soul which is so full of life, don't let the world cast away the source of this life: Yehoshua (Jesus). You can be at fault without knowing because your guides (parents) might be failing, OR you may be at fault because you simply WANT TO. Start being sincere, my friend, if you aim to escape from your own pulsating mind and body, you will end in deceive and what will you become? A sorrow mess of a man! And open your eyes and think: what are we humans here on earth for?



... zapping money to become rich?

... get all the perfect *** girls?

... muscle a perfect body so you feel empowered and complete?



Although some of this is simply MASKED TRASH... i'll let you the answer, in case you forgot it: You came to earth to understand and practice love in purity, so when death takes your breath, not your life, you won't be ashamed to present yourself to God. KNOW THIS: EVERYONE WILL BOW IN HIS PRESENCE. ALL CREATION. We will be accountable for our doings to our human companions, to ourselves and to the kingdoms that support us: animals and plant forms mainly. What's your average here??



To each one their problems, but if you are straying, take this advice: search for kindness. Friends can be found everywhere. Speak to God at the park, waiting for the bus, trying to reach him, posing a desire for his ears: I want to truly know you... how can I reach you so far away from sight, but so near and easily down this chest on this throbbing heart? Look to your sides... crying souls everywhere, with no guiding light, but the scarce one that flows out of keystrokes alike, of smiling babies, of mothers care, of fathers protection, of friends laughter.



Help your family to stay. STAY TOGETHER. Many wordly matters will try to corrupt you also. Try, and try, and try again. Put that body of your to good use! That breakfast you ate today is a byproduct of the Sun! THE SUN!! And where did it come from but from God's love??? We humans really forgot so much about gratitude...



But well, my time is up. Recall this: you're a boy still, but you are getting older and closer to death. Time is your friend only as long as you want to see God's glory without remorse. Behave! Reading the scriptures and going to church are a BIG ZERO if down the road if you still battle you don't know who you are... so better ask that first!! who are you?



Hmmmm... it all just began for you, but you're very judgemental. Change that also. Recall that Christ is the only absolute, but hoarding people with a sucker label for not knowing this (from atheists to hinidis, to amazonians to jews to gays) doesn't mean they are in total darkness, having nothing to share: THEY'RE AS LOVED AS YOU ARE BY HIM. DEMONSTRATE THIS WITH COMPASSION AND CARE. SHARE THE MESSAGE. Put effort in really understanding the intent of Christ in the Gospel. That's our foundation of diamond. Break though the confusion with merciful sanctity, with purified love. This will be done only by crucifying yourself to the world (at your individual scale, obviously), so share the Love, share the Gospel, share the Truth. This world needs Christ partially through us, but we are way too drowsy behaving like the world also... consider this.



And may you ever feel my thoughts as I pray for you to overcome your problems, understanding the times, your clock, your errors and your hunger. You shall suffer with us, your brothers in spirit a little bit, but its OK!! Cher up as our bodies may be destroyed! But our spirits are guarded by immaterial all-eternal cosmic powers beyond this plane of reality.



AND DO NOT FALL FOR MAITREYA, THE IMPOSTOR, AND ALL HIS MEDIATIC HOLLYWOOD/L.A PRESS AT HOME. HE ORDERED US TO DISCERN. TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO STICK THEM OUT OF OUR MINDS.


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