if u cheat on what u gave up for lent what does that mean? have u found ur self in a possition where u wanted to cheat?
2007-03-03 18:36:26 · 10 answers · asked by rich 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It means your human. The whole point of lent is to try to experience the sacrifice that Jesus went through, but we all know there is only one JC, right? I would still give it a go. It never hurts to test your inner strength.
2007-03-03 18:43:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever noticed how much of our supposedly rational decision
making is really nothing more than our preferences or prejudices in search
of an excuse?We can spin some fancy tales and conjure some eloquent
arguments, but in the end most of them amount to very little. And much the
same is true of so many of our plans, prayers, and promises. Lots of
talk and little more. Worst of all we can get in the habit of believing
our own 'press releases', believing all that baloney to be true.
Moving from cheap talk to real deeds is at the heart of what Lent is
about.It starts with repenting, that is, re-thinking what's truly
important and where we ought to be investing our main energies, if we want to
call ourselves followers of Jesus.That kind of re-thinking inevitably
calls us to re-forming and re-shaping parts of our lives into a clearer
likeness of Jesus.And that in turn requires that we get to know Jesus
better -- from the inside.
God has given each one of us unique gifts for which there is a specific
need in our piece of the world.Get to know Jesus better -- on the
inside -- and he'll show you how to carry your gifts where they're
needed.Your deeds will be ever so much better than any words.And your heart will
know the delight of being a real follower of Jesus.
2007-03-06 15:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by cashelmara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lent is a ritual of the church. It is a man thing totally and has zero meaning before God unless you choose to give it meaning. It is a thing strictly between you and God, do with it as you see fit. There is nothing in the Bible about Lent or the practice of it. It is not a requirement by God for anything having to do with the gift of salvation or His pleasure or displeasure with you, or anyone else. His displeasure with anyone is based on their relationship with Jesus, and that alone. So far as the question of sanctification goes, man is sanctified by Jesus, and His sacrifice for us at Calvary. It is impossible for us to sanctify ourselves, only Jesus can.
2007-03-04 02:44:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lenten disciplines are simply our choice of what practices we want to offer to God and therefore you are not sinning if you "cheat" on your Lenten promises. I would suggest that you do something that is challenging but feasible. When and if you do fall, offer up your human weaknesses to God and ask for help. The disciplines that are required are fasting on Ash Wed and Good Fri, and abstaining from meat on those days plus the rest of the Fridays in Lent. Intentionally disregarding those would be sinful, but your own practices are not binding. Good luck, and try not to be too hard on yourself.
2007-03-04 02:42:53 · answer #4 · answered by LvsBtxPtr 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you don't do it on purpose, then just say an "Our Father" and a "Hail Mary". It's not like a bolt of lightning is going to strike you down or anything. Just do your best and ask your guardian angel for help. That's what he's there for. We are weak. That is the human condition. So don't be so hard on yourself.
2007-03-04 02:41:33 · answer #5 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
it means you're will is kinda weak lol. i don't think i've ever attempted to give up anything for lent. my sister gave up chocolate one year and i thought she was going to die! she didn't touch any though! i feel as though there's enough temptation in this world why do i want to tempt myself for a whole week!? i might do it one year. we'll see!
2007-03-04 02:42:56 · answer #6 · answered by butter_cream1981 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have sinned and should start over and give it up again and ask the Lord for forgiveness and strength to follow htrough with it during the remaing of the lenten season
2007-03-04 02:43:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know. I would assume that just like with anything else in Christianity, you can do whatever you want as long as you ask for forgiveness! Ha!
2007-03-04 02:41:44 · answer #8 · answered by eastchic2001 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i will cheat if i want to save myself.but not always...maybe to taking care another person
2007-03-04 02:49:10 · answer #9 · answered by nik hafizi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you cheat then jesus will piss from heaven into your face. i have never cheated because i have never given anything up
2007-03-04 02:38:06 · answer #10 · answered by infernalaffairstrilogy 2 · 0⤊ 7⤋