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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 3:24 pm
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 5:52 pm
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 6:21 pm
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Hamul Spirit Reborn Hello brothers & sisters, So my friend on Gaia is struggling with which to practice and follow. From Wicca to Christianity, my friend can't decide and I'm not quite sure which Bible verses to tell her and what exactly to say for her to deeply consider. Any help would be very much appreciated : ) Thanks for your time. Hm, there isn't very much room to say it nicely but Wicca is basically, a watered down version of Witchcraft and Demonology. The Bible is very clear about it and does come off rather firm, but for good reason. http://carm.org/religious-movements/wicca/what-does-bible-say-about-wicca Quick link breaks down scriptures to practices people are involved in. Wicca tends to dabble and create new forms/ or covers for the groups in the occult. I don't know how else to say it, but be careful. ^^; Pray, God gives you the words at the right time and at the right place.
These are great! Thank you so much for your help, Hamul. Truly. I just don't want to see someone choose the wrong path.
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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 6:37 pm
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:55 am
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Everything under the sun will be destroyed one day, even human bodies with its desires. She should place her trust in the everlasting creator, not temporary creations (self, human bodies, nature, celestial bodies [like the moon, stars], etc, because they're all prophesied for destruction). Like Beloved said, Religions like Wicca indulge the desires of the flesh and that's what your friend will be a slave to; what pleases the flesh and the eyes only lasts a moment but has long-term consequences. Living by the flesh leads to all this (v. 19-21):
Quote: Galatians 5:19-24 (NIV) 19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
Ask your friend which set of traits appeals to them most: living without fits of rage, hatred and envy? or living a life full of it? She should taste the "bread of life" and "fountain of living waters" if she's more interested in living by the Spirit.
Quote: Psalm 34:8 (KJV) 8 O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 8:42 am
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 8:45 am
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Garland-Green Spirit Reborn Thank you so much for posting my question in the announcements. And Thank you both for your help and responses. I have sent a PM to my friend and am praying that she receives the message well and that nothing has offended her or brought her away from God, but instead; to bring her closer to the Truth. May God bless all of you. That is what we are here for. I want everyone in the guild to know that. Nobody will be turned away if they have difficulties, or need advice. There are no problems too big or embarrassing. ^^ God bless you!
Awe, well God bless you and everyone for doing such wonderful and selfless acts of kindness. Every time I sign in, your Guild Announcements are what I look forward to the most.
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 8:52 am
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:16 am
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:08 am
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Spirit Reborn fly_man It's technically a form of idolatry too. .because in a lot of spells you have to rely on your will. .So basically you're worshipping your own will by considering it strong enough to make whatever you want happen so long as you will it to be. but yeah, the most important thing is to pray for God to speak through you so that it's his words and not yours. God's words cut to the very core and he is the one with the power to change hearts. A very good point. Thank you! God bless you!
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:11 am
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fly_man Spirit Reborn fly_man It's technically a form of idolatry too. .because in a lot of spells you have to rely on your will. .So basically you're worshipping your own will by considering it strong enough to make whatever you want happen so long as you will it to be. but yeah, the most important thing is to pray for God to speak through you so that it's his words and not yours. God's words cut to the very core and he is the one with the power to change hearts. A very good point. Thank you! God bless you!
And you as well C:
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:31 pm
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Garland-Green Spirit Reborn Thank you so much for posting my question in the announcements. And Thank you both for your help and responses. I have sent a PM to my friend and am praying that she receives the message well and that nothing has offended her or brought her away from God, but instead; to bring her closer to the Truth. May God bless all of you. That is what we are here for. I want everyone in the guild to know that. Nobody will be turned away if they have difficulties, or need advice. There are no problems too big or embarrassing. ^^ God bless you!
i got rid of lust by using the power of Jesus name but i am still having wet dreams what does it mean
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:53 pm
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 5:29 pm
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