If you are a true born-again Christian, and you haven't yet chosen a career path....?

Question

If you are a true born-again Christian, and you haven't yet chosen a career path, is it commanded of God that he be allowed to choose one for you? Or are you free to choose your own? And would you be jeopardizing your salvation if God told you to go one way, and you went another?

Answer 1

Well this is a good question.
god wants you to act as a christian would no matter what job you have, he also gave you free will for just this reason,, if you are a true christian then any job you pick will be fine. But remember i said "as a true christian" which means that you must think about the job first.. if it is a job as a stripper or some other immoral or un- christian like job then that is your answer "UN-CHRISTIAN LIKE" , but as long as you are doing a job that does not require you to break any of the laws , boundaries, or rules of being a christian then you are ok.

Answer 2

Choosing a different career path does not jeopardize one's salvation (unless that job is "hit-man" or something, in which case I would suppose that person is not a Christian). God has a plan for each of us, but something I am learning is that He doesn't ever say, "oh, you went to the wrong college, now you are toast." God allows U-turns, and if we don't follow His "Plan A," He'll help us with "Plan B," as long as we return to communication with Him and genuinely want to follow His will for us.

The danger in not following His plans lies in the fact that God knows what will happen in the future and we can only follow hunches at worst and educated guesses at best. I know a man who, when he was a young boy, wanted to go spend the day with friends. His mom, who followed God faithfully, somehow knew something wasn't right and wouldn't let him go. He was angry then but thanks her now. She couldn't stop the other boys from going out, because she had no "good reason" for why they should stay home, other than the fact that in her prayers God warned her not to let him go. One boy ended up building a raft and drowned that day.

Also, when we knowingly choose to ignore God's direction for us, we grow further from Him and try to justify our actions with petty logical fallacies, as if we know better than God what we should do. I was engaged for a while, even though I kept feeling like this was the wrong thing to do, and I ignored that still small voice because I loved my fiancee. Even though I finally came to my senses, it caused a lot of heartache and I have paid some consequences. I should have trusted God from the beginning.

God has a plan for you. He loves you even if you don't follow it. His love is unconditional, but His promises are conditional, so it's best to pray and follow His will. Life just works better that way. Good luck and God bless :)

Answer 3

Nothing can separate you from the love of God. By definition though, Christianity is about not just believeing, but obeying, if you aren't obeying why claim christianity? I disobey all the time, but willfull disobedience, taking steps out of the will of God willnot take you into deeper realtionship with him. As for choosing a career, God will direct you, if you have something in mind, it could be God's direction. He will tell you if you are going in a direction he doesn't want you to, and he will also use the desires of your heart for his glory.

Answer 4

Well a great example of someone who disobeyed God's direct command to go to one way was Jonah, but I don't think God will send a fish out to eat you, but I guess you couldn't rule it out as not possible either! LOL

Answer 5

our salvation is not dependent on our works - at all. they are just a manifestation of our soul. now, God has a special plan for each of us. and if we truly trust in Him, then we will follow it. "God works all things together FOR THE GOOD of them that trust Him". God also "gives us the desires of our heart" if they align with what is good for us. i would ask why you dont trust God to show you - (not MAKE you, mind you) the way that is best.

Answer 6

I can choose to do what ever I want. God wants us all to be successful, and to bless us. If you he calls you to do something you should listen and obey but he would not take your salvation away because of it.

Answer 7

your natural talents are what our God gave us to suceed...
many times we can suceed in many areas - after all we have the blessing of Abraham on us dont we? (as Christians)

Answer 8

im a senior and i hve no idea wat im gnna do or wat college im gnna go to...i hope God has some ideas that im gnna like.

Answer 9

The only thing that will jeopardize our salvation is if we lose faith. Continue to be open to God's guidance.

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BORN AGAIN

All human beings who have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as their Saviour are born again. Many individuals erroneously teach that the Lord Jesus Christ meant reincarnation by His term born again. Being born again has nothing to do with the false teaching of reincarnation, but union with God, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and holy transformation that comes ONLY through the acceptance of the Lord Jesus Christ as one's Saviour. Jesus said that no human being can enter the Kingdom of God unless they are born again, and that humans are born again through water and Spirit (John 3:3-6). The capital "S" in Spirit refers to the Holy Spirit (the 3rd Person of the Triune Godhead) Who one receives only through accepting Jesus as their Saviour. The water is not earthly water but the living waters that flow out of the hearts of all who believe in Jesus as their Lord and Saviour (John 7:38). It is the same waters the Holy Spirit uses to wash and renew us (Titus 3:5) as we are transformed more and more into the likeness of Jesus our Lord (2 Corinthians 3:18). This is what Jesus meant by His term “born again”.

What It Means to Be Born Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLuZpXipO2s

The Lord Jesus Christ (the second Person of the Triune Godhead) made it clear humans have only one physical life (Matthew 25:46) and His most important teaching is that Salvation is found ONLY through faith in Him (Jesus) Who is THE WAY, THE TRUTH, THE LIFE, THE BREAD OF LIFE and THE DOOR (John 6:35; John 8:12; John 14:6; John 10:9-11). The way to God and an eternity in Heaven is so simple but many reject it.

Without God, the spiritual part of the human being is dead (Ephesians 2:5, Colossians 2:13). The sin of our first parents (Adam and Eve) caused the separation between God and man. Romans 6:23 says the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Sin causes us to be separated from God which results in spiritual death. Christ, the 2nd Person of the Triune Godhead was made flesh (through the immaculate conception) and paid the price for our sins by dying on the cross so we could THROUGH FAITH IN CHRIST AS OUR SAVIOUR be instantly redeemed and united to God and have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit who teaches us, comforts us and grants us fruits to live in righteousness and gifts to help and edify the Church. The only way one can receive redemption and union with God is through receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as one’s Saviour.

Only the pure and holy can enter Heaven and be with God. We human beings cannot make ourselves pure and holy no matter what we do and that's why we need a Saviour.

There are 2 kinds of people on the earth: people who love God and people who don't. Those who love God will be drawn to His Son Jesus Christ and accept him as their Lord and Saviour. Those who do not love God will not love His Son and accept Him.

1 John 2:23
Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.

Those who do not love God are not good people but His enemies (Romans 5:10) and He has already prepared a place for them (Hell). Many say they love God but they are liars. How can we prove they are liars? God sent His Son to die for us, but these reject Him (Jesus) and the truth about Him.

The truth about Jesus Christ can be found only in the Holy Bible. Three days after the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins, He resurrected from the dead (Luke 24:1-8; Acts 10:40; 1 Corinthians 15:4) and 40 days later, He ascended into Heaven (Acts 1:3; Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:9-11).

A PERSON BECOMES A CHRISTIAN THROUGH FAITH. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as one's Saviour is the ONLY WAY one can receive CLEANSING OF SINS (1 John 1:7), REDEMPTION (Ephesians 1:7), ADOPTION BY GOD (Romans 8:15), THE INFILLING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, the 3rd Person of the Triune Godhead (John 14:26; 1 Corinthians 6:19), SANCTIFICATION (Hebrews 13:12; 1 Corinthians 1:2), JUSTIFICATION (1 Corinthians 6:11), TRANSFORMATION (2 Corinthians 3:18; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Hebrews 9:12-14; Titus 3:5) and SALVATION (Romans 10:9; Revelation 21:8).

When a person has faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as their Saviour, the Triune Godhead takes up residence within them! Adonai lives within believers (John 14:23), the Lord Jesus Christ lives within believers (2 Corinthians 13:5, Galatians 2:20) and the Holy Spirit lives within believers (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

If a person physically dies without ever having made the Lord Jesus Christ their Saviour, God would not accept them into Heaven. They would go to Hell and then at the end of the Millennium, would be thrown into the Lake of Fire.

The Lord Jesus Christ describes hell as an actual place in the afterlife:

Luke 16:22-24
“The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.’

The Lord Jesus Christ preached on the Lake of Fire and revealed this place of torment to John in visions (Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:10; Revelation 21:8; Revelation 20:15; Revelation 20:14 Revelation 19:20).


REDEMPTION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH

Because mankind is incapable of meeting God’s standard of perfection necessary to abide in God’s presence (Romans 3:19-20,23), God sent His Son Jesus Christ to pay the total debt for the believer’s sins and mercifully credits to his account Christ’s righteousness (Romans 3:21-28,5:1-11; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21). Jesus’ gracious act of atonement was complete and covers all sin (Colossians 2:13-14; 1 John 1:9). Salvation is not based on good deeds but according to the mercy of God (Titus 3:4-5). Believers are justified by faith; it is a gift by God’s grace (Romans 4:3-8; Ephesians 2:8-9). A true, living faith will result in a desire to live a holy, loving life of good works (Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 5:6; James 2:14-26), but failure to be absolutely successful at righteous living does not negate the believer’s justified status.

If you sincerely say this prayer, your sins will be washed away, you will be redeemed to God, be saved from eternal torment and inherit the Kingdom of God:

"Dear Jesus,

I am a sinner.
I repent of my sins.
Please forgive me and save me by your shed blood;
come into my heart.
I want to receive you as my own personal Lord and Savior.

Amen"

---------------------------------------------

THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS AND OTHER ANCIENT NON CHRISTIAN SOURCES PROVE THE VALIDITY OF THE BIBLE:

http://www.westarkchurchofchrist.org/library/extrabiblical.htm

https://www.probe.org/the-dead-sea-scrolls/

FULFILLED PROPHECIES ALSO PROVE THE BIBLE IS RELIABLE:

Fulfilled Prophecy: Evidence for the Reliability of the Bible by Dr. Hugh Ross http://www.believers.org/hughross.htm

PROPHECIES OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IN EVERY BOOK OF THE BIBLE
http://www.jesusplusnothing.com/jesus66books.htm

The Father is God, the Son (Jesus Christ) is God & the Holy Spirit is God
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJUWnt07FQM

SEQUENCE OF END-TIME EVENTS IN BIBLE PROPHECY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMsvk3FEkWk&feature=youtu.be


https://victoryinjesuschrist.wordpress.com/