I'm not going to try and offer any defense of porn, because everything you've said is pretty much right when it comes to piety. It's a sinful indulgence that is more than useless, especially when you have someone you care about, someone whom you feel a pure feeling for.
The problem comes when you want to change someone else into believing the same thing. Aside from reminding them that what they're doing is a sin, there isn't much else you can do. Follow the commandments that Jesus gave to us, and let them be your guide:
(36) Master, which is the great commandment in the law? (37) Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love he Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (38) This is the first and great commandment. (39) And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. (40) On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
-- Matthew 22:36-40
Loving others means showing them the Path of Righteousness we have found in God. Kicking them down that path is not really love. Rebuke those that sin, but reserve judgment for the Lord. We don't invest ourselves with any kind of divine authority, (like certain other faiths) so it's not for us to act as God's Proxy and punish those that sin. The power to punish sins or forgive them is God's alone. But Jesus has given us the commandment to love one another, and we are called to live our lives as Jesus lived His, who forgave those that wronged Him, those who sinned against Him.
Live your life purely, brother, and be that beacon who shows the Path of Heaven to others. God is the one who will rescue those who falter, save those dashed on the rocks of sin and despair, and set them on the Path anew. Remain an example of the strength and honor you possess, and the righteous will follow you.
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I guess I've picked up a bit from my mother. If you wanted to contact her about this, ask God's Translator, I'm sure she would have an answer for you as well.
Take care, brother, and stay strong. All men have been shown the Way, but God lets us choose whether to follow it. Be like God in all the ways you can, for that is the Path of Righteousness.
Thanks brother, I didn't mean to come off as trying to judge someone or take judgment into my own hands I think I lost track of trying not to judge in the whole rant.
I wasn't trying to sway anyone into thinking as I do and again if that came across that way I'm sorry. The person in question I'd never kick them when they're down and I always show them love even when they constantly kick me when I'm down. Just sometimes I get tired of getting kicked and re act as a human being and hit back so to speak.
Anyways the reason I wanted to call you was to ask a question to you about something which I'll try and call you sometime hopefully when you are not busy.
Again thanks bro for the wisdom it means a lot. Are you going to be up here during your spring break?
I'm not going to try and offer any defense of porn, because everything you've said is pretty much right when it comes to piety. It's a sinful indulgence that is more than useless, especially when you have someone you care about, someone whom you feel a pure feeling for.
The problem comes when you want to change someone else into believing the same thing. Aside from reminding them that what they're doing is a sin, there isn't much else you can do. Follow the commandments that Jesus gave to us, and let them be your guide:
(36) Master, which is the great commandment in the law? (37) Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love he Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (38) This is the first and great commandment. (39) And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. (40) On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
-- Matthew 22:36-40
Loving others means showing them the Path of Righteousness we have found in God. Kicking them down that path is not really love. Rebuke those that sin, but reserve judgment for the Lord. We don't invest ourselves with any kind of divine authority, (like certain other faiths) so it's not for us to act as God's Proxy and punish those that sin. The power to punish sins or forgive them is God's alone. But Jesus has given us the commandment to love one another, and we are called to live our lives as Jesus lived His, who forgave those that wronged Him, those who sinned against Him.
Live your life purely, brother, and be that beacon who shows the Path of Heaven to others. God is the one who will rescue those who falter, save those dashed on the rocks of sin and despair, and set them on the Path anew. Remain an example of the strength and honor you possess, and the righteous will follow you.
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I guess I've picked up a bit from my mother. If you wanted to contact her about this, ask God's Translator, I'm sure she would have an answer for you as well.
Take care, brother, and stay strong. All men have been shown the Way, but God lets us choose whether to follow it. Be like God in all the ways you can, for that is the Path of Righteousness.
-- Crow
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I wasn't trying to sway anyone into thinking as I do and again if that came across that way I'm sorry. The person in question I'd never kick them when they're down and I always show them love even when they constantly kick me when I'm down. Just sometimes I get tired of getting kicked and re act as a human being and hit back so to speak.
Anyways the reason I wanted to call you was to ask a question to you about something which I'll try and call you sometime hopefully when you are not busy.
Again thanks bro for the wisdom it means a lot. Are you going to be up here during your spring break?
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