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1 | Thanks, and here's another question. | Heb 11:6 | ripken8os | 121449 | ||
Hello all. First off, I wanted to thank the members who answered my question about maturbation. Hank, I did indeed search the word and found many posts. I have now given up the act in order to further perfect my life. Although, I have another question that I need an answer to badly. Okay, I feel that maybe I am just trying to lead a Christian life JUST IN CASE there is a real God and just in case Jesus did die for us. I want to overcome this and ultimately believe in Him fully and have no doubts, but I don't know how. Is this normal? Also, if anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated. | ||||||
2 | Thanks, and here's another question. | Heb 11:6 | Hank | 121450 | ||
Dear Ripken: The first thing I would ask you is, are you a born-again believer? Have you put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ and do you confess Him to be the Lord and Savior of your life? This ought to be the first order of business for everyone. ....... What follows is a list of suggested steps for you to take to build and strengthen your faith, assuming you have taken the all-important first step I've already mentioned. .... [-1-] PRAY. Ask God to help your unbelief. The father of the spirit-possessed son cried out to Jesus in his despair and weak faith, "I do believe; help my unbelief. [I urge you to read the full account of this event in Mark 9:14-29]. Even Christ's own apostles asked Jesus to increase their faith. [Luke 17:5]. So, pray for more faith. You don't have to bear your burden of weak faith alone. Cast all your anxiety on God, because He cares for you. [2 Peter 5:7] ....... [-2-] STUDY THE BIBLE. Saturate your mind, immerse your soul in God's word. The Bible says, "faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of Christ" [Romans 10:17]. Every good gift comes from God, even our faith [James 1:17; Romans 12:3;] The Bible also says, "For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword" [Hebrews 4:12a] and "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" [Psalm 119:105]. ......... [-3-] BECOME ACTIVE IN THE LORD'S CHURCH. Attend worship services regularly, join a Bible study group, fellowship with men and women of strong faith, give of your means to the church cheerfully, for God loves a cheerful giver [2 Corinthians 9:7]. ......... [-4-] BENEFIT FROM THE EXPERIENCES OF OTHER DOUBTERS. C. S. Lewis, one of the strongest and most widely read apologists for the faith in modern times, was once an atheist. Read his book, "Mere Christianity." Josh McDowell was also an atheist but now devotes his life to the Lord's work, primarily as an author and a traveling representative of Campus Crusade for Christ. Read his book, "The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict." I have no doubt that these books by these two men of God will help you enormously. ...... [-5-] COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS AND GIVE THANKS TO GOD. Make a list of all the ways you can think of that the Lord has blessed your life. Count your blessing and thank God always for them. Don't give counsel to your fears and doubts, but on "whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, and if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell (literally, ponder) on these things" [Philippians 4:8]. ...... It is my prayer that you may grow strong in the faith and be empowered to show others the way to eternal life through Him who died that we might live. --Hank | ||||||
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