Do feelings matter?

Question

I dont think so. If I am angry should I dweel in it and hit someone?

If I am horny and single do I get a prostitute?

I used to go by my emotions....I was horny, so I gave into it. Eventually only discusting images turned me on, as porn is like that. It slowly takes more sick acts to get you off, and eventually I was looking at kiddie porn.

I was full of hate so I did drugs all day to numb the pain. I am not suggesting that everyone without Jesus does those things, but I am sure we say things out of emotion that we would rather not have said or done.

I am suggesting the Word of G-d is how to live by, not feelings or emotions.

I live by 1THES5:16 Be joyful always, pray continually and give thanks in all circumstances, for this is G-d's will for you (who are) in Christ Jesus.

Any thoughts on that?

Blessings
David

Answer 1

It took an enormous amount of strength to even post this David... God bless you and no one here has the right to or can judge you. You have proved through Jesus Christ who strengthens you that you are an over comer. Don't look back keep looking forward, and every kingdom that Satan has built up in your soul will be torn down in Jesus name.

I am so happy that God's word has taught me about using your tongue to speak life and not hindrance and judgement!

Answer 2

An interesting confession David. Normally my smart-aleky atheist self would say that you've traded a socially un-acceptable way of being screwed up with a socially acceptable way of being screwed up. But there's some good in this, and you religious types shouldn't think that only God judges you for your works. So in this case, yes, if Christianity has made you a better person, then it's made you a better person. This is a good thing.

However, I think your relationship with your own feelings is troublesome. I think you should stop looking at your emotions as something to squash, but something to listen to instead. Not so that you can be impulsive, but so that you can recognize that those feelings are there for a reason. So far you've decided that God is the answer to all those questions, but ultimately I think you'll find this to be an insufficient answer. Look at all the ministers & priests who've come out of the closet or were pedophiles - you can't bottle it up and put a "Jesus cork" on it, that stuff's gonna bubble and come shooting out.

It's hard to nuance a response that can perfectly, subtly hint at what's to be done so I'll just say it. I think you'll find yourself feeling a lot better talking about your disturbing and unpleasant feelings with a therapist. I think you may even find that taking some medication will help you to be in a better mood so that things don't make you as angry as before. You may just find over time what it is that bugs you and why and some strategies on how to listen to your feelings and deal with them in a way that respects them, yourself and others. I hope you'll give it some serious consideration. Psychology has made startling progress in the last two decades & I think talking your issues over with a therapist will be more direct than to open your Bible at random and hope for a helpful passage. That kind of strategy is little better than randomly selecting a tarot card.

Answer 3

Feelings always matter to a woman. We like to know that a man also has feelings. You don't need disgusting images or kiddie porn to vent these feelings, you need a woman who will listen to you and will provide the love you need so you won't want to take drugs or lower yourself to kiddie porn. I have learned that you, and only you, can make yourself happy and enjoy life. It is easy to let things spoil it for you or make you feel depressed, but if you know that you can change things,...you can. Pray to God to help you, and get off your a.. and make it work! Of course, I'm preaching to myself, as well.

Answer 4

Yes feelings matter and so do emotions but keeping them under control is the best way to go. Trust in God and live a life that others can see Jesus in you.

Answer 5

Thank God that there has been a change in you my brother!! Wow thank you for asking a question that lets people think in real terms about their faith and practices. I do believe that feelings matter remember, Jesus said to be slow to anger, and quick to love. I think that also matter because of the golden rule, the do as you would have others do unto you. You don't want to intentionally hurt someone and then have them do that to you right?

Answer 6

I'm sorry dude, but seriously you suck. Don't ask for forgiveness from me I am now even more of an Atheist thanks. Here I was stereo typing you types and then this child pron **** comes up not very surprising You know the sad part don't most of you guys get busted by trying to meet children? highly unlikely you just looked at porn. I am just glad they busted you before you did anything but for all I know you already have

Answer 7

if you had a problem with porn in the past then I feel uncertain you should be on the internet at all. It seems to me you should be cutting off anything that may entice you back to the areas you once found to be a battle field.

Answer 8

First of all yes feelings count to a certain degree we just have to use good judgment and try to make the right decisions and one of the right ones is choosing God and to follow his ways if you do that you'll find you don't get into these kinds of messes seek Gods will not your will

Answer 9

Humans are very destructive to this planet. The Christians and other believers erroneously think that a God will create them a new Earth. This is it. Destroy this planet and kiss your future generations goodbye.

Answer 10

Feelings only matter in as much as we realize they are fleeting, and God is eternal.

Romans 7:21-24:
21So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22For in my inner being I delight in God's law; 23but I see another law at work in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within my members. 24What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? 25Thanks be to God—through Jesus Christ our Lord!

Romans 8:5-6:
5Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace;

Isn't God wonderful, David? He takes that insatiable desire for self-destructive things of the flesh, and causes us to desire spiritual things when we diligently pursue Him.

Bible study and prayer are key.

Jeremiah 29:13:
13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

Be blessed, David, and Merry Christmas!