no, haven't suffered any of that. those are some major problems. a very serious plan of correction needs to be performed immediately.
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..
So much love and wisdom in your comments, exactly what i need at the moment precious friend, cheers.
no, haven't suffered any of that. those are some major problems. a very serious plan of correction needs to be performed immediately.
that's a proper attitude. you are someone who is forward & not in a problem! keep the faith active & wear a smile in appreciation!As that is what God did for us by Son to us as the perfect one for us to be new in his risen
Life given us to love all and. not condemn anyone anymore, at least I am given this to be at rest in and thankful for no more stress over the mess here in this world we all are in for now.
The risen Son relieves the worry to not worry anymore
seeing. when asked in Matthew 6 Will worry add any moment to your life?
I replied No! as a matter of fact worry, steals, kills and destroys then I saw John 10:10 and saw the thief is worry
Wow, woe is me God revealed that to me and see 1 John 4:18 been in belief ever since, and some how in trust I do not worry over anything anymore and have been homeless as well, not now, yet was, and still praised God no matter what. This is not a work, it is my thankful response to 'God
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.
that's a proper attitude. you are someone who is forward & not in a problem! keep the faith active & wear a smile in appreciation!
i wish you well soon & that all issues are resolved quickly. bearing & getting thru trials is definitely, 1 of the most difficult dealings in life. very difficult & sometimes, very lengthy. i've been in trials for as much as 7 months! recently, my wife & i enjoyed a 15 day vacation in the Caribbean & God start a trial in me while there!!! i never thought that would happen. anyway, i'm giving myself a score of 9 & a half in how i overcame it. i am surprised on how well i endured it. it took me a while, years, to get to the point of counting it all joy as the book of James says.Thank you, it is not a bed of roses here, I am learned, learning to be content inn all things. learning to not get frustrated by Faith and exercising this Faith trust to Father, and hoping others see this for themselves as well. To get released from having to choosing is a job in itself, learning still in process
Hoping all is well with your soul
Martin Luther suffered greatly from Religious OCD, returning again and again to the Confessional as he remembered more sins, to the point the parish priest told him to go to a really bad sin and come back. Ignatius of Loyala suffered from same Scrupulosity, the founder of the Jesuits. I think rather than seeing it as some sort of religious spirit or illness, it could be simply prophetic, the prophets often pointed out the corruption and sins of nations and individuals, and often saw themselves lowly, all one has to do is look at Jeremiah and read how he wishes he had never been born.
That said I have experienced Religious OCD in form of making the sign of the cross excessively, or doing a list of "I believe in The Holy Trinity, Holy Scriptures, Jesus is God and Man (Two Natures) and etc," when I was in Holy Land especially. This eventually ceased, but when under duress sometimes I revert to it.
The problem is when it takes your peace away, for Our Lord Jesus Christ said, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid," (John 14:27) and the Apostle Paul says, "
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:7).
I do find that certain things can aggravate & exasperate the Religious OCD, but before I delve into that I want to make sure if it is alright with staff and this forum to post some of my findings, since they shed light on certain religious practices revered by certain denominations.
i wish you well soon & that all issues are resolved quickly. bearing & getting thru trials is definitely, 1 of the most difficult dealings in life. very difficult & sometimes, very lengthy. i've been in trials for as much as 7 months! recently, my wife & i enjoyed a 15 day vacation in the Caribbean & God start a trial in me while there!!! i never thought that would happen. anyway, i'm giving myself a score of 9 & a half in how i overcame it. i am surprised on how well i endured it. it took me a while, years, to get to the point of counting it all joy as the book of James says.
my salvation occurred in 1993 when i confessed Jesus Christ as my Lord & savior. by course, lot's of people are stranded without progress. i have a high level of willpower & i haven't any problems. my trial was actually fun because i treated it right & the devil has no power against me cuz' i won't let him. the devil has no chance of cursing me. i simply won't let him. thanks.