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NASB | 2 Peter 2:21 For it would be better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn away from the holy commandment handed on to them. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Peter 2:21 For it would have been better for them not to have [personally] known the way of righteousness, than to have known it and then to have turned back from the holy commandment [verbally] handed on to them. |
Bible Question:
I am not a full beliver in God because i feel there is nothing, in my personal opinion, that proves God is real. i study Religious Studies at my school and allthough i am an atheist, i find the whole thing of God and Jesus to be interesting. along side this i am considerd a "rebel" at school and such like for reasons i dont really understand. i am doing some RS coursework on Drugs and was wondering what any of you guys could tell me on, christian attitudes to drugs and all so what you feel about them, because in my own view i feel that Cannabis should be legalized and all other drugs banned because in theory, God made cannabis, and man made Alcohol... who do you trust? Anon. |
Bible Answer: Dear young person, The question you asked is one of theological consideration. Christians believe that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Ghost that resides within us, (1 Cor. 3:19). Drug usage is considered "defiling" of the temple. Defiling of God's temple is considered an abomination, and we are commanded not to do it. Further, as Christians, we are to obey the laws of the land, as long as they do not keep us from worship and praise of Him, (1 Peter 2:13). NOW, the bigger issue, why are you an "atheist"? I can help you with this,(along with my Christian brethren),if you would like. Do you need some type of convincing argument that there is, in fact, God? That He does exist? I do not have video, but, perhaps, I can offer some things that might get you to consider that He does exist, now and forever! Question, How do you think all this around you came into being? How can you "believe"? Consider this in closing, believing is simply a choice, my friend! That's all you have to do, is CHOOSE to believe! That is the first step. Would you like to believe in God? Then you can, just do it!, (not to plagiarize the famous tennis shoe line!). Just simply choose to say this, "I believe in God". Say that to yourself right now..See, that didn't hurt, did it? I can help you, hopefully, take it from there! Just walk outside, and look around...Ask yourself, where did all this come from? God created all of this, my friend...If you want to come to God, the you can begin by simply wanting to believe. It is a childlike step that can change your life!! That's all Jesus wants! Just run to Him with childlike belief! He will welcome you with outstretched arms.... Then, the angels in heaven will celebrate! Choose to believe, my friend. He loves you...So much, that He died for you... He is waiting for you.... Holler, if I can help...God bless you....believer57 |