~This side of the 'glass'~
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'Spiritual fullness may surely be a time when time is no more, here in the now.
An exemption may surely occur about some things, when spiritual fullness
reaches a sense of spiritual preparedness, and surely not before.
'Surely the timing will not be this age that is upon the land, but perhaps a time
when spiritual preparation has expired, and a life passes on without spiritual fullness,
which surely may be a necessity to experience God's Kingdom.
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Therefore, "worldly scripture" would likely imply a set of personal doctrines centered on secular concerns
or the immediate material world rather than a divine one.
The purpose of scripture, according to true believers, is for instruction, correction (of one's wrong doing), and training in righteousness, a role it fulfills through a different kind of authority than that of "worldliness".
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'Love being a profound scripture theme throughout the Divine readings.
One must wonder why it is that many "Christians" fail to include how
significant this is to act upon in one's life.
'A Christian's own struggles with sin, personal preferences, or a lack of consistent prayer
for opportunities can impede their ability to love and act as they intend.
'Apathy can creep in, leading to a dullness of heart and a loss of passion for God.
'A stable, grounded Christian has the ability to accept truth, perhaps reluctantly,
but to recognize truth when presented.
'Whereas a condescending, self-centered Christian relies on their contradicting nature
to "derail" truths they have not the ability to accept. Ego-driven personalities corrupt
"inspired teachings" often due to self-centered agendas.
'Individuals with a strong self-centered or egocentric bias interpret events and teachings primarily
through the lens of their own perspectives, beliefs, and experiences, leading to a distorted
understanding of the original message.
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"Willing to change" I believe to be the ultimate choice that rest upon troubled lives.
I have learned this over the past twenty-six years. A troubled life must be "willing to change".
I thank God each day for the decision I made to earnestly strive to surrender and let God's Spirit
work in my life. It works, so long as I work on changing myself, and to act upon and apply the "inspired wisdom of Jesus Christ".
'This is an inside "change" related necessity, and when honestly committed, it's one day at a time.
Distractions are part of daily living, but peace comes from putting them out of mind and come to the
remembrance of the "fruits of the Holy Spirit". I have learned this is the only logical way for
one's life to be changed...believe it!
Make no mistake, "nothing under the sun" shall change the reality of the truth of it all.
Spiritual discipline and one's self-control are essential for the hope of a "changed life", here in the now.
One must start from the beginning, for the end to be known.https://christianchat.com/threads/prayer-message-today.183763/post-3876478
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'Being an example, and not the problem, is a noteworthy quote.
Arguing over scriptures, surely is not a good example. This only adds negativity
to a person struggling with hope to believe in God.
'Many are not convinced about the role that the gift of the Holy Spirit is one's own
personal consciousness of a higher power, greater than one's own self.
'An honest personal testimony of one's faith in God, and how this has changed one's life
is just that. Being a witness, here in the now.
'Changes in character and behavior. The evidence includes a life
transformed by love, repentance, and a deeper understanding of spiritual truths through
scripture, prayer, and serving others.
'Observable changes in a person's character and behavior. Personal experience simply has to be lived.
Ultimately, some ways of recognizing the Spirit are described as being like "tasting salt"—
Difficult to describe but recognizable once personally experienced.
'Each individual may choose however they want to claim their life is "spirit filled". The world of
the internet can be used by intellectual dialogue simply to impress, often relying on "worldliness"
guiding one's language without spiritual guidance of the Holy Spirit. This rests on the thought of...
"To thine own self, be true".
'A commitment to honesty creates a solid and resilient foundation for a meaningful relationship with
God's Spirit, thereby being more capable of withstanding challenges and growing over time.
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Spiritual maturity and growth depend on the measure of one's intent.)
Many Christian issues will never be resolved. Each individual is destined to live
out their life with their own personal choices, whatever that is.
'When more time is focused on one's own spiritual growth, it will surely be learned that
in that itself, shall be a full-time endeavor.
**Christianity is experiencing a decline, particularly in Western countries like the US and Europe, though the pace of decline may be slowing in the US. Factors contributing to this decline include the rise of secularism, consumer culture, and the deinstitutionalization of family, which have weakened traditional religious norms and institutions. Additionally, generational replacement is occurring, as younger generations are less likely to be raised in religious households and less likely to maintain their childhood faith into adulthood.
Contributing to the decline
- Secularization and social change: The rise of consumer culture and the digital age have led to a greater emphasis on individual choice and subjective experience, and a decentralization of authority, providing alternatives to religious institutions for identity and community.
- Generational shift: Younger generations are less religious than older ones, a trend known as "generational replacement." Many young people are not raised in religious households, and even those who are less likely to remain faithful into adulthood
- Institutional issues: Some individuals express disillusionment with churches due to a perceived gap between the promises of faith and their lived experiences, or a focus on ritual and dogma rather than on personal discipleship.
- Decreased importance of religion in daily life: Data shows a significant drop in the number of Americans who say religion is an important part of their daily lives, moving the U.S. closer to the secular norms of other advanced economies.
**(Intended solely as informative and subjects to reflect on. ®
Spiritual maturity and growth depend on the measure of one's intent.)
