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Ava2010

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If a person sins do they have to confess to someone in person or just to God, just asking because I know Catholics and maybe some other religions may have the same thing. I know if we sin against someone, we should confess to that person but if there wasn't anybody else involved do we. just wondering
 
Magenta

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Carrying the type or degree of shame that makes you want to hide whatever it is from everyone
is not healthy... having some type of accountability partner even if only for occasional one-offs
is a good idea, but even better is to forgive yourself whatever it is, and extend to yourself the
love and forgiveness God has for you. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable with others is a gift
to all. And not to make light of whatever sins you are concerned about, but learning to laugh
at your foibles can also be invaluable. I am reminded of this from my own youth:

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be
in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career,
however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you
to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for
in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress
yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the
universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore
be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Desiderata by Max Ehrmann ©1927

:)
 
maxwel

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Keep your private things to yourself... you don't need to confess to humans.

If you need support, or help, share things with someone you know and trust... not weird people on the internet.


Oh, and if you're a teen, and any grown men here start PMing you... report them.

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maxwel said:
Keep your private things to yourself... you don't need to confess to humans.

If you need support, or help, share things with someone you know and trust... not weird people on the internet.


Oh, and if you're a teen, and any grown men here start PMing you... report them.

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if they are being weird, not if they are trying to help ;)
 
Ava2010

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maxwel said:
Keep your private things to yourself... you don't need to confess to humans.

If you need support, or help, share things with someone you know and trust... not weird people on the internet.


Oh, and if you're a teen, and any grown men here start PMing you... report them.

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Dont you like have to pay extra to PM someone I dont got money to do that so im safe:)
 
keepingthingsreal

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Ava2010 said:
Dont you like have to pay extra to PM someone I dont got money to do that so im safe:)
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Hi, Ava.

You do need to pay in order to be able to initiate private conversations, but if somebody else has those privileges, then they can initiate a private conversation with you. You would see a notification number on the white envelope in the upper right hand corner of your screen if that happens.

In that sense, you are not safe. Also, just because an adult man pm's you, that does not mean that he is up to no good. In other words, there still are some godly men in this world. Anyhow, should you ever receive an out of line pm from somebody, you do have the option of reporting it to the moderators here. There is a "report" button that will appear below the pm.
 
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keepingthingsreal said:
Hi, Ava.

You do need to pay in order to be able to initiate private conversations, but if somebody else has those privileges, then they can initiate a private conversation with you. You would see a notification number on the white envelope in the upper right hand corner of your screen if that happens.

In that sense, you are not safe. Also, just because an adult man pm's you, that does not mean that he is up to no good. In other words, there still are some godly men in this world. Anyhow, should you ever receive an out of line pm from somebody, you do have the option of reporting it to the moderators here. There is a "report" button that will appear below the pm.
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Ok thank you didnt know that and I will if I feel somethings wrong but honestly it would be kinda nice to chat one on one with some who shares my beliefs but if its meant to be God will let it happen but thanks so much
 
keepingthingsreal

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Ava2010 said:
Ok thank you didnt know that and I will if I feel somethings wrong but honestly it would be kinda nice to chat one on one with some who shares my beliefs but if its meant to be God will let it happen but thanks so much
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You're welcome.

Just so you know, you can post messages on members' profile pages, but you have a very limited amount of characters to use when doing that. To post on anyone's profile page, you simply need to click on their avatar/profile picture, and then click on their username. That will take you to their profile page where you can make your posts. However, those posts will be public, and not private.

If you do find someone with your same beliefs, then you can always ask them if they have private messaging privileges here. If they do, then they can initiate the private conversation with you.

Btw, welcome to the forum (even though I think that I already welcomed you in the introduce yourself section of this forum).
 
Ava2010

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keepingthingsreal said:
You're welcome.

Just so you know, you can post messages on members' profile pages, but you have a very limited amount of characters to use when doing that. To post on anyone's profile page, you simply need to click on their avatar/profile picture, and then click on their username. That will take you to their profile page where you can make your posts. However, those posts will be public, and not private.

If you do find someone with your same beliefs, then you can always ask them if they have private messaging privileges here. If they do, then they can initiate the private conversation with you.

Btw, welcome to the forum (even though I think that I already welcomed you in the introduce yourself section of this forum).
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Thank you for the information and the welcome:)
 
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Many of we Christian seniors are fathers and grandfathers of young ladies and men and strive to pass on our faith and life lessons to the glory of the Father and His kingdom.
bless you Ava2010
 
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Pray only to Jesus, and confess sins only to Jesus. Hosea chapter 5. Some churches have confession booths set up, and priests practice absolution. Some churches are business, and your lucky to get two verses out of them. There are few decent churches left. As fat as forgiveness goes, it applys to Body of Christ, if they ask for forgiveness, we must forgive. Not to non believers or false brethren. There are some good shepherds here. Watch out for false brethren on this forum. They might try to lure you into there circle. No, you don't pay anyone to hear God's word. Jesus, and the apostle s always taught God's word free. Watch out for false teachers.
 
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(Misguided means something is unreasonable or unsuitable because it is based on poor judgment,
wrong information, or incorrect beliefs. It can also mean having wrong or improper goals or values.)
 
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Bingo said:
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Surely this may apply to many websites as the "world turns" with escalating ugliness
corruption and unabated deception from prominent sources. "Guard the heart" surely
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(Misguided means something is unreasonable or unsuitable because it is based on poor judgment,
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keepingthingsreal

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Ava2010 said:
Ok thank you didnt know that and I will if I feel somethings wrong but honestly it would be kinda nice to chat one on one with some who shares my beliefs but if its meant to be God will let it happen but thanks so much
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Good morning, Ava.

You just popped into my head, and I believe that God would have me to give you a piece of brotherly advice. Should you ever engage anybody here in either private or public conversations, please refrain from giving them too much private information about yourself. Especially, do not give them your phone number or address. Although this a Christian forum, not all that glitters is gold. In other words, there is no guarantee that all of the members here are truly Christians. I am not seeking to accuse anybody here, but I have been on several other Christian forums before, and I have seen a lot of online predators there, so just be careful.

Have a blessed day.
 
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