Can We Really Exercise Free Will?

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Running the race @Blain. Not sitting on the sidelines.

How does one know that they are led by the Spirit?......By knowing the protocol plan of God. Study,study and study. And APPLYING that knowledge.

We don't magically get to know His plan for us.......We have to ENGAGE in His plan. Grow in His Grace and knowledge.


These forums are a perfect example. Some are stuck on stupid and some are advanced. Some are VERY advanced.......Running the race. Not sitting on the sidelines.
Yes studying is important but you ask how does one know they are led by the spirit? By being in synch with him by knowing his voice by basking in his presence this is how you get to do more than know of his glory you experience it you swim in it it is a glory that words do not do justice

I know that there are highly intellectual types and there are those who are more in tuned with the spiritual aspects I find that a balence of both is what is needed You can study your heart out but unless you are doing so in him it is all for naught a waste all the knowledge in the world cannot bring you to his truth unless you are in fact led by the spirit
 
I don't have the time or brain capacity
Excuses. Sorry bud, but that is a cop out.

Any and all believers can mature and advance in the faith. Like any and all have the opportunity to believe and be saved.

My IQ is well below most others, but growing in His grace and knowledge doesn't depend on my IQ. And we ALL have time that we waste, so you have the time.

God makes a way for unbelievers to salvation and God makes a way for believers to advance in salvation........We will have NO EXCUSE.
 
Excuses. Sorry bud, but that is a cop out.

Any and all believers can mature and advance in the faith. Like any and all have the opportunity to believe and be saved.

My IQ is well below most others, but growing in His grace and knowledge doesn't depend on my IQ. And we ALL have time that we waste, so you have the time.

God makes a way for unbelievers to salvation and God makes a way for believers to advance in salvation........We will have NO EXCUSE.
Saying he has no excuse for something he doesn't want to do at your request ?

Since when do you decide to strip him of his will ?

Since when does not growing in knowledge depend upon the level of degree of capaicty you have to learn.

Since he already stated it's a task to learn with his poor vision and his brain damage ?


Hes actually very bright in my opinion with his blindness , and I don't see how you could possibly know how difficult it could be for him. For you to judge, what shouldn't be an excuse for him

Do you have his problems no, I actually don't even bother to address any mistakes he makes on the bases he making them, them on, but the bases he hasn't seen something because of his poor vision.

It called leading the blind, not the blind leading the blind like you.


Your incredible.
 
Excuses. Sorry bud, but that is a cop out.

Any and all believers can mature and advance in the faith. Like any and all have the opportunity to believe and be saved.

My IQ is well below most others, but growing in His grace and knowledge doesn't depend on my IQ. And we ALL have time that we waste, so you have the time.

God makes a way for unbelievers to salvation and God makes a way for believers to advance in salvation........We will have NO EXCUSE.
Listen you don't know or have any knowledge of my limitations you don't have to deal with the brain damage I have to deal with a so kindly back off because it is not an excuse if I have to much information thrown at me my mind just shuts down it is a medical disability

You haven't known me as long as others here so you have no idea what I have been through and how it damaged me I have to work twice as hard to be understand certaian things and I have to work twice as hard to memorize or retain information I have been given it is not easy

But this is why I rely so heavily on the spirit when it comes to this kind of stuff but you honestly think someone with brain damage twice in the same spot by the way can deal with hours of study and somehow keep that information?

It is not easy to make me mad but you crossed the line here you have no clue no idea how hard it is to even admit that I have these issues let alone having to deal with them I am mentally disabled get over it
 
Listen you don't know or have any knowledge of my limitations you don't have to deal with the brain damage I have to deal with a so kindly back off because it is not an excuse if I have to much information thrown at me my mind just shuts down it is a medical disability

You haven't known me as long as others here so you have no idea what I have been through and how it damaged me I have to work twice as hard to be understand certaian things and I have to work twice as hard to memorize or retain information I have been given it is not easy

But this is why I rely so heavily on the spirit when it comes to this kind of stuff but you honestly think someone with brain damage twice in the same spot by the way can deal with hours of study and somehow keep that information?

It is not easy to make me mad but you crossed the line here you have no clue no idea how hard it is to even admit that I have these issues let alone having to deal with them I am mentally disabled get over it
hey blain there's one line he can't cross, that's the barrier God has around you, he won't apologise either blain, that's the sad part. Hes not man enough.
 
hey blain there's one line he can't cross, that's the barrier God has around you, he won't apologise either blain, that's the sad part. Hes not man enough.
I am sure he won't apologize and I don't really care if he does but that was beyond uncalled for
 
I am sure he won't apologize and I don't really care if he does but that was beyond uncalled for
well blain the people who are following him here are just like him, you know who I mean, I'm hardly posting her no more, there beyond help.
 
well blain the people who are following him here are just like him, you know who I mean, I'm hardly posting her no more, there beyond help.
And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town.
 
well blain the people who are following him here are just like him, you know who I mean, I'm hardly posting her no more, there beyond help.
Yeah I am thinking I should just leave the thread if things arre going to get that nasty
 
Yeah I am thinking I should just leave the thread if things arre going to get that nasty
It's not always easy to walk away when your intentions are to help, but it got nasty along time ago, and it hasn't changed,

There will just be another excuse and another and another, people will find what ever reason they can to pull you down, on the bases of nobody is perfect and all those excuses a person has to lash out at people for there own shortcomings, they generally think they can be allowed to treat people how they like, people who think there doing right by Good to win people over, or in there mind God is giving them the right to defend his mercy, at what ever cost to you. Or proofing your wrong about God there right.

Bunch of wound up narcissists looking to rule the nest is what your dealing with
 
It's not always easy to walk away when your intentions are to help, but it got nasty along time ago, and it hasn't changed,

There will just be another excuse and another and another, people will find what ever reason they can to pull you down, on the bases of nobody is perfect and all those excuses a person has to lash out at people for there own shortcomings, they generally think they can be allowed to treat people how they like, people who think there doing right by Good to win people over, or in there mind God is giving them the right to defend his mercy, at what ever cost to you. Or proofing your wrong about God there right.

Bunch of wound up narcissists looking to rule the nest is what your dealing with
It sure seems that way doesn't it? I would say you are right in your description of what is going on. I was hoping we could have an actual discussion here but that seems to be off the table instead we get nasty and uncalled for remarks I mean telling a mentally disabled person they are just making excuses? that is like making fun of a crippke and blaming their crioole legs on them snd telling them they are making excuses
 
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Saying he has no excuse for something he doesn't want to do at your request ?

Since when do you decide to strip him of his will ?

Since when does not growing in knowledge depend upon the level of degree of capaicty you have to learn.

Since he already stated it's a task to learn with his poor vision and his brain damage ?


Hes actually very bright in my opinion with his blindness , and I don't see how you could possibly know how difficult it could be for him. For you to judge, what shouldn't be an excuse for him

Do you have his problems no, I actually don't even bother to address any mistakes he makes on the bases he making them, them on, but the bases he hasn't seen something because of his poor vision.

It called leading the blind, not the blind leading the blind like you.


Your incredible.



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It sure seems that way doesn't it? I would say you are right in your description of what is going on. I was hoping we could have an actual discussion here but that seems to be off the table instead we get nasty and uncalled for remarks I mean telling a mentally disabled person they are just making excuses? that is like making fun of a crippke and blaming their crioole legs on them snd telling them they are making excuses
It's what people do, they no they can take advantage of kindness and forgiveness on the bases of insulting other people with Gods word, knowing they can get away it. Time and time again I've seen people use Gods word to insult people here. In there heads God is pleased with them and loves them for putting people to shame.
 
It sure seems that way doesn't it? I would say you are right in your description of what is going on. I was hoping we could have an actual discussion here but that seems to be off the table instead we get nasty and uncalled for remarks I mean telling a mentally disabled person they are just making excuses? that is like making fun of a crippke and blaming their crioole legs on them snd telling them they are making excuses
God will NOT leave you lacking. And many of us have offered you what you admittedly lack....Solid doctrine from solid sources.

All of our disabilities or presumed set backs....are nothing in Gods Eyes. He will provide.
 
told ya @Blain just another attempted method wind you up by him further rather than apologise, it why I say there beyond help, because all there intent on is personal attacks because inside there full of revenge. They can't repent neither can they forgive, and they need a victim to lash out on. All done for the glory of God.

Yeah right
 
Listen you don't know or have any knowledge of my limitations you don't have to deal with the brain damage I have to deal with a so kindly back off because it is not an excuse if I have to much information thrown at me my mind just shuts down it is a medical disability

You haven't known me as long as others here so you have no idea what I have been through and how it damaged me I have to work twice as hard to be understand certaian things and I have to work twice as hard to memorize or retain information I have been given it is not easy

But this is why I rely so heavily on the spirit when it comes to this kind of stuff but you honestly think someone with brain damage twice in the same spot by the way can deal with hours of study and somehow keep that information?

It is not easy to make me mad but you crossed the line here you have no clue no idea how hard it is to even admit that I have these issues let alone having to deal with them I am mentally disabled get over it

God provides each individual all that they need according to their position in this life........You are no exception.
 
God will NOT leave you lacking. And many of us have offered you what you admittedly lack....Solid doctrine from solid sources.

All of our disabilities or presumed set backs....are nothing in Gods Eyes. He will provide.
I don't think he needs building up by you somehow.

You don't crush a person then build him up, your backwards, what you should be doing is not being insulting in the first place
 
told ya @Blain just another attempted method wind you up by him further rather than apologise, it why I say there beyond help, because all there intent on is personal attacks because inside there full of revenge. They can't repent neither can they forgive, and that need a victim to lash out on. All did the glory of God.

Yeah right
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God provides each individual all that they need according to their position in this life........You are no exception.
Have you ever considered that it is my thorn in my side to bare? God knows what he is doing he allows my struggles for a reason who are you to judge anyone especially with something like brain damage do you really not see how wrong that is to do?

But whatever I don't expect you to see or own up to what you did.