Has anyone suffered from religious OCD?

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homwardbound

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I was going to say something .. and read 'Sounds like Something Satan would put in the Mind of a Carnal Christian "
Amen..

Well as far back as I can remember 3-4 years old.. I do not like being told you can not do that.. no one can do that. I can. Well bold haha and one can look at that as very foolish but I can through the king of kings lord of lords. There is nothing that is impossible for us that believe in trust in Jesus Christ who also is in us. We can do all things through Jesus Christ. HAHA I just now noticed the song playing "My Jesus.. let me tell you about my Jesus"

So its not what the world says or a name. Its the blood of Jesus Christ who died and rose. When He died we died when He rose we rose..do you know what that means? I had a Doctor that cut out this hard lump on my chest and said "you might be the one in a thousand" you know that it could be cancer or worse. No.. I don't receive that in Jesus name.. It will not be as she said. No never has been.

Christ said my sheep know my voice they do not hear listen to the voice of a stranger. So I will think on these things "Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart]. "

If doubt comes.. I speak His word.. faith. If fear comes I speak His word.. no God has not given me the spirit of fear but of power and love and a "sound mind". Whom YOU the Son has set free IS free indeed. Remember there are so many thoughts we get every day that never once came from God. Its when we take that thought and play with it so to speak that it becomes ours and the enemy can then act.

When someone tells you about something they found out about themselves "I did pray and nothing changed it wont help". Oh my .. the song playing "God only knows what you've been through" what are the odds. God loves us so much.. when we tell Him that can do anything "what is to hard for the lord GOD said to Sarah". I love this.. you don't have any problems all you need is faith in God.
I got to say
Free your mind
Trust God to kill our IQ's thank you
 

studentoftheword

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From here on out, it would be better for you to use your words carefully, not be so quick to label someone when you don’t know the full extent, background or story. Thanks.
Sounds like a threat ----Your not mu Judge ----God said this ---and you should take his advice ---when your judging ---

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there is no Religious OCD ----OCD is a worldly term ---there is only SATAN who makes you think you have RELIGIOUS OCD ---you should brush up on who your Enemy is and how he works ------that is my suggestion to YOU -----and know your in a Spiritual war every minute of every day ----WHO WILL WIN YOUR THOUGHTS TODAY ____and by your post Satan has your thoughts on his agenda

 

studentoftheword

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Believer08
OH! and by the way ---Jesus took all sicknesses and diseases with him on the Cross -----there is no OCD ---stress --anxiety and worldly cares bring Dis--ease in the Body and DIS+EASE in the Body causes Disease today ------as Well as Satan who can put a thought in your mind that you have Religious OCD ----

Better get to know your Scriptures better --I say

Matthew 8:17
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This fulfilled the word of the Lord through the prophet Isaiah, who said, “He took our sicknesses and removed our diseases.”


You Win or loose the Battle in the Mind


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Sounds like a threat ----Your not mu Judge ----God said this ---and you should take his advice ---when your judging ---

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there is no Religious OCD ----OCD is a worldly term ---there is only SATAN who makes you think you have RELIGIOUS OCD ---you should brush up on who your Enemy is and how he works ------that is my suggestion to YOU -----and know your in a Spiritual war every minute of every day ----WHO WILL WIN YOUR THOUGHTS TODAY ____and by your post Satan has your thoughts on his agenda

Yet, in order to say I’m judging, you’d also have to be judging. You’d do well to take your own advice. You are also incorrect about there not being no mental health problems, which shows you are absolutely clueless. Time to put you on the ignore list.
 

studentoftheword

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Yet, in order to say I’m judging, you’d also have to be judging. You’d do well to take your own advice.




your quote ---------You are also incorrect about there not being no mental health problems, which shows you are absolutely clueless.

Your just grasping at straws now ---



:ROFL:-------Your Quote Here -------Time to put you on the ignore list.


This is what God says about putting one on the IGNORE LIST

TAKE HEED



Take God's advice here ----and Get Understanding ----

 

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Sorry i am late with this reply Believer08 My computer died and i had to go through all the troubles of getting a new one and setting it all up.. o_O Hope you are still visiting CC and will read this reply of mine.. GBU

Here are some of them from Focus on the Family.

  • Intrusive negative thoughts about religion or moral issues.
Well since i believe that there are many false preachers and churches preaching false doctrines i do sometimes have negative thoughts about false religion.. Justifiably so, Moral issues? not clear to me if your talking about moral issues within the churches or personal moral issues here?


I believe when we sin the Holy Spirit will convict us of it and that experience includes a moment of feeling guilty because we are in fact guilty of the sin that the Holy Spirit reveals to us.. Needless guilt? I believe once one has acknowledged their sin as sin to the Holy Spirit and has thanked the LORD for suffering on the cross to provide atonement for that sin then one should no longer be stuck in guilt feelings.. Faith means you believe the LORD has dealt with that sin.. It has been covered, wiped away by the Blood of the LORD and thus one's guilty feelings should disappear.


If you are a Christian then you should not be tormented by fears of punishment from God.. If you believe the LORD is washing you by the blood of His atonement there is nothing for God to punish you over..


That should be a concern... One should study the Gospel and know the way of salvation.. By doing so most of these other fears will be dispelled.. Also one should know the difference between a side issue of no salvational importance and a central core doctrine of salvation.. For instance some people interpret the scripture to say that woman should wear head coverings in church, while others believe the scriptures state that woman have no need to wear head coverings in church.. A persons stance on such an issue will have no bearing on their salvation either way.. But if someone denies that Jesus was crucified on the cross then that is a core salvation doctrine and ones stance on that will effect their eternal state..


That's a legitimate concern.. But if one is right with the LORD, meaning if one believes Jesus and trusts 100% in the atonement He secured on the cross for their salvation then making a mistake about going to a church that preaches some wonky doctrines will not cause that person to lose their salvation..


Self examination is not a bad thing but yeah obsessive self observation will lead only to depression.. Remember you are FORGIVEN by the LORD Jesus so start forgiving yourself and stop placing impossible perfection goals on your shoulders.. Jesus do your best and let the LORD take care of the rest..


  • Doubt about whether your ethical choices truly are for the greater good.
Pray to God about them.. And you can always post here on CC about each particular situation you are having doubts about..


That's an easy one to beat.. The answer is that you are NOT a good person.. No one is a Good person.. Only the LORD your God is Good Jesus made that clear in the Gospels.. And that's the reason why we need the loving atonement of the LORD Jesus to cover us for all the times we have failed to be good and all the times we shall fail to be good into the future till the day we die.. So throw off this fixation with being good because you are never going to become good by your own efforts.. Trust in the LORD Jesus and on the day of Judgment you will be DEEMED to be Good / perfect / without sin..
 

homwardbound

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I, love all you stated here in your post, thank you
Yet one thing sticks out to me
That is the using the word atonement. Atonement was set up once a year to get forgiven for the past year sins. Done once a year, to atone, never take away
Yet, when Jesus did it, (Hebrews 10) it was done once for everyone to choose to believe God or not, consciously
So, is it done? John 1:29, John 19:30 did he fulfill the Law and Prophets or not?
I see Jesus won, and Father accepted this as done. Rose him from the dead for the disciples to see it and many others as well
Now, today we know him no more in flesh and blood as did back then (2 Cor 5:16)
God seeks us in God's spirit and Truth to us each, at least for me. I, now see in Spirit of Father and Son alone. John 4:23-24 and all flesh is now condemned to flesh as said in Romans 8:1-3
 

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I, love all you stated here in your post, thank you
Yet one thing sticks out to me
That is the using the word atonement. Atonement was set up once a year to get forgiven for the past year sins. Done once a year, to atone, never take away
Yet, when Jesus did it, (Hebrews 10) it was done once for everyone to choose to believe God or not, consciously
So, is it done? John 1:29, John 19:30 did he fulfill the Law and Prophets or not?
I will answer Yes.. Jesus did fulfill the law.. But i have a nagging feeling you are asking a different question?? I am not sure what that question actually is?

I see Jesus won, and Father accepted this as done. Rose him from the dead for the disciples to see it and many others as well
True..
 

lrs68

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The issue that exists is no one truly has a complete understanding of the Word of God and everything related to it. We don't actually know if Grace means how we define it or not. The same with Mercy. We have a general concept but thinking we can live this way versus that way we don't have concrete Biblical evidence to say modern day definitions match Biblical meaning.

So thinking about how I stand before God based upon the actions and sins I committed each day is just easier to solve by having a daily Prayer like the Lord's Prayer where you ask for forgiveness and offer forgiveness to those who sinned against you seems like a viable and essential habit to keep.

I've always believed if your mind is constantly worried about the sins you commit you are better off going to God about them and seeking forgiveness.
 

homwardbound

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I will answer Yes.. Jesus did fulfill the law.. But i have a nagging feeling you are asking a different question?? I am not sure what that question actually is?



True..
If not clear, I am stating Jesus took away the sin of the world for us in Father to see us new and not beat us up as was seen doing that in the Old Testament with sin sacrifice once a year, having Atonement is over, seeing the shed blood of our Lord Jesus took away all sin at his one time willing death, once for us all as forgiven first.once believe new life gets given to see
no more sacrifice for any sin is left. Not in Daddy’s sight, to me at least.
John 19:30 finished, 1:29 taken away, Matt 5:17Law and Prophets fulfilled, 18, not destroyed
Therefore what to do? Since no more sacrifice for any sin left? No more shedding of any blood left.
i require
Mercy over Sacrifice
sin and death now separated to now have a personal relationship and love all as Father has from day one of the fall of Adam
i am loved so I love all, yes even those that have harmed also
i am reconciled, forgiven by God as soon as I sin again, instantly, thanks to Son for me. that I am appreciated by God for sincerity, the same for everyone in sincerity
hope this now might be clearer
to have to atone for any sin after it is taken out of the way by God Father through The done work of Son is unbelieving in God's taking it away to me at least. Set free to love all in this mercy and truth, can’t hate anyone anymore and it is not I that does it or did it. All God
Jesus plus nothing else thanks
love the post regardless
just sharing my view given me too, thank you
 

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If not clear, I am stating Jesus took away the sin of the world for us in Father to see us new and not beat us up as was seen doing that in the Old Testament with sin sacrifice once a year, having Atonement is over, seeing the shed blood of our Lord Jesus took away all sin at his one time willing death, once for us all as forgiven first.once believe new life gets given to see
no more sacrifice for any sin is left. Not in Daddy’s sight, to me at least.
John 19:30 finished, 1:29 taken away, Matt 5:17Law and Prophets fulfilled, 18, not destroyed
Therefore what to do? Since no more sacrifice for any sin left? No more shedding of any blood left.
i require
Mercy over Sacrifice
sin and death now separated to now have a personal relationship and love all as Father has from day one of the fall of Adam
i am loved so I love all, yes even those that have harmed also
i am reconciled, forgiven by God as soon as I sin again, instantly, thanks to Son for me. that I am appreciated by God for sincerity, the same for everyone in sincerity
hope this now might be clearer
to have to atone for any sin after it is taken out of the way by God Father through The done work of Son is unbelieving in God's taking it away to me at least. Set free to love all in this mercy and truth, can’t hate anyone anymore and it is not I that does it or did it. All God
Jesus plus nothing else thanks
love the post regardless
just sharing my view given me too, thank you
Ok having re-read your former post you expressed you had a problem with the word Atonement.. It seems from reading it you think the definition of Atonement is offering a sacrifice yearly.... So i can respond to that by saying the Atonement of Jesus was still an Atonement even though it was only performed Once.. Jesus does not need to get sacrificed daily or weekly or yearly for His Atonement to Atone for all our sins.. Once was enough for all the sins of all the people who would come to believe Jesus and trust in His Atonement..
 
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Here are some of them from Focus on the Family.

  • Intrusive negative thoughts about religion or moral issues.
  • Needless guilt and fear about offending God or committing sin.
  • Fear of God’s punishment.
  • Concern about misinterpreting religious teachings.
  • Fear of going to the “wrong” place of worship.
  • Constant self-examination.
  • Doubt about whether your ethical choices truly are for the greater good.
  • Fixation over whether you’re a “good” person.
I'm not actually bipolar but experience more extreme fluctuations than most, almost certainly due to troubling events when very young. That list literally sums up how i fret about things when i'm on a real downer, i'm pretty new to strong belief too. At first, i very much felt God wouldn't accept me but it was my negativity/self doubt, as i mainly have times where i feel blessed/connected. Being imperfect and the type i am, sure i'll always have lows where i just can't see the light but there'll be fewer occurences as i grow in trust and confidence.
Brave thread believer08, know how important it is for some, to say everything in their spiritual garden always comes up roses. However, there are plenty who are upfront about troubles they experience but they still love and trust the Lord. It's clear one size doesn't fit all in ordinary life, let alone spiritual life, will keep an eye on this post as there might well be some interesting discussions to me.
 
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I'm not actually bipolar but experience more extreme fluctuations than most, almost certainly due to troubling events when very young. That list literally sums up how i fret about things when i'm on a real downer, i'm pretty new to strong belief too. At first, i very much felt God wouldn't accept me but it was my negativity/self doubt, as i mainly have times where i feel blessed/connected. Being imperfect and the type i am, sure i'll always have lows where i just can't see the light but there'll be fewer occurences as i grow in trust and confidence.
Brave thread believer08, know how important it is for some, to say everything in their spiritual garden always comes up roses. However, there are plenty who are upfront about troubles they experience but they still love and trust the Lord. It's clear one size doesn't fit all in ordinary life, let alone spiritual life, will keep an eye on this post as there might well be some interesting discussions to me.
Sorry about all the editing, doing too many things at one time.
 
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Ok having re-read your former post you expressed you had a problem with the word Atonement.. It seems from reading it you think the definition of Atonement is offering a sacrifice yearly.... So i can respond to that by saying the Atonement of Jesus was still an Atonement even though it was only performed Once.. Jesus does not need to get sacrificed daily or weekly or yearly for His Atonement to Atone for all our sins.. Once was enough for all the sins of all the people who would come to believe Jesus and trust in His Atonement..
therefore, you see Atonement as done by Son for you too and yet use Atonement still as is done. to each there own thank you, Atone means not taken away, Hebrews 10, thank you
I see it as done gone, no more sacrifice to be forgiven or get anymore. That is done by Son who did that once for us all to be reconciled, since no one in flesh and blood but him could ever do it perfect, proven to me in the first testament everyone failing and continuing to fail, today by Son that is done (2 Cor 5:17-20) we are all reconciled as forgiven in the one time willing death of Son. Then came the risen Son, where new life can be installed in us from belief to Father between us and Father personally, now in the risen Christ doing his love and mercy through us to all people, not only those one's we might choose or not choose as we all do that of first born flesh nature. I do not see the taking away of Sin by Son as an Atonement anymore, I see it is done by Son in his one time willing death for us all to be born new in Father's mercy and truth on that cross once for us all (Hebrews 10) To believe, receive and be new in love to all too, thank you for your view appreciated
God simply loves us all, otherwise Son would not have ever gone to that cross willingly, you think? I see this as truth now, and Praise God for it by God for us all to choose to believe God or not. To see self or anyone else we, I at least need God hope all mothers see their own depravity too
 
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Hmm, another derailed thread, so many seem more in love with bullying people who disagree with them, than they do with spiritual discussion.
 

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therefore, you see Atonement as done by Son for you too and yet use Atonement still as is done. to each there own thank you, Atone means not taken away, Hebrews 10, thank you
To Atone is to pay a penalty or to pay compensation..

If i owe a fine for a traffic infringement, lets say $500 and my Sister pays that fine, Then my sister has provided Atonement for my traffic transgression.. So i disagree with your definition of the Word atonement which seems to be the core problem here..
 
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Hmm, another derailed thread, so many seem more in love with bullying people who disagree with them, than they do with spiritual discussion.
I see Daddy, Father, PaPa will and does use all things, good or bad to work it out for the good in the long haul, fro us all, in love with us all.
Romans 8:28. As we the people all interpret differently, and either share back in care and continue not to make it my way or the highway attitudes of the first born flesh nature, wanting to be in charge
Hoping it is not derailed and there is learning from it all. I see true, from Daddy, wait and hear, that might take a while to hear that answer, that has happened to me many times over the years, not denying God and going through troubles also
 
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I see Daddy, Father, PaPa will and does use all things, good or bad to work it out for the good in the long haul, fro us all, in love with us all.
Romans 8:28. As we the people all interpret differently, and either share back in care and continue not to make it my way or the highway attitudes of the first born flesh nature, wanting to be in charge
Hoping it is not derailed and there is learning from it all. I see true, from Daddy, wait and hear, that might take a while to hear that answer, that has happened to me many times over the years, not denying God and going through troubles also
So much love and wisdom in your comments, exactly what i need at the moment precious friend, cheers.
 
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To Atone is to pay a penalty or to pay compensation..

If i owe a fine for a traffic infringement, lets say $500 and my Sister pays that fine, Then my sister has provided Atonement for my traffic transgression.. So i disagree with your definition of the Word atonement which seems to be the core problem here..
I did not disagree with your view, please re-read the post, thank you
I agree to disagree as everyone has their own personal interpretations
If, you free and do not live like a refugee, thank you, if you do, that be your free choice, not mine
God, I see relieves stress in people, one person at a time, for me that is true, thank you, as others put stress in others to not rest in their sermons of better do or else attitudes of the first born flesh and blood, whether that be in a Church or not
Love you and respect you, thank you