What should I avoid at all costs?

Answer 1

Evil things. The affect the media can take on you is one I believe. I do not watch movies that threaten my life as a christian. And I realize most people might find this cliche' but I am telling you, living fruitful is a paradise! =D Since I have converted I know some of the differences between these 2 lives. I most certainly cannot claim to know everything, and the last thing I would want to do is come off arrogent, but say if you tried just taking a break from tv for a while, or magazines, and for me I love to focus on God, but if your not a christian, try a good book, or take some time to think. Then, take another look at the media. I was looking at a fashion picture from a magazine. The description described the make-up like "Play up your makeup with (this and that) just to show people that theres still a women underneath that snow coat hood of yours!" But the thing was, that makeup style was so dramatic, I would be embarrased to wear something like that to the snow, and quite honestly, I think other girls/women would find it pretty iffy too! It kind of makes me laugh, but I realize how much lie and manipulation they can put in it. I mean I love watching tv, but wether people would like to believe it or not, or sadly maybe they dont understand the situation we have, we were born into sin, but this is not what we are to dwell in. I used to look at a christian life and think it was too overdone, too hard, and too complicated. And once you become a christian, I tell you, not everything is a dip in the river. You'd have no idea. But even though I know my choice is a gift, I dont want to leave my God. I feel a comfort, a love beyond compare, and even beyond the beauty of a love between a man and a woman. And I have so many promises that can honestly never been broken! It's not possible, even through all my scaredness! But you can't just decide to have a better lifestyle before you are reborn (I mean depend and expect yourself to stay away from all the unfaithful things and truly keep it up for good), unfortunately it doesn't work. So I was renewed, which is the most refreshing and peaceful moment in your whole life. It's really so much more simple than you could think though. Not change no, the Lord knows change isn't easy, that's why we are to depend on Him, oh He never changes. You have to give jesus your burden, and realize you have sinned, and begin to trust and know Him. And one ginormous, and not so easy step you will take to trust Him, is giving up a sinful lifestyle, for a life fulfilling future, full of compassion, true love, genuiness, it's just pure preciousness and joy ahead, along with the unhappy times too, I wont lie, life is still sometimes miserable and sad, but it's the most worth it thing I have ever done, because He is there every step, every second, every minute, and I made the choice on my own. Through all my prejudices, fears, and insecurities, I was given salvation. I dislike going from person to person carelessly saying repent. I dont believe that's fair, affecting, or truly right. But I wanted to take time for you. Truly. And God wants me to.
Isaiah 42:1-3
"Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight, and he will bring justice to the nations. He will not shout or cryout, or raise his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out."
Perhaphs my answer was not one you would expect, but I have a love for each and every person on the earth, because God created them for a purpose. You are here because God made you to be here. He desires you to trust Him with your life like He does for me, like He desires our love. And he want to comfort you and He asks you for it, even when you can't hear. But we need His so much more. And their have been times where I've wept because His love is overwhelming. Which sounds weak, but that's the beautiful part, it is the one weakness I am not ashamed of, to lean on the father. A thirst for His word, Wisdom, and His love. He's got so much more than He needs for everyone, and so we are all equally important. And that is enough to fill me up long past this short little life is over. And yet, I still have eternity. I've already began my walk. Will you? That's your choice, (Your gift) but God weeps when he looses his children, dont be lost.

I hope I was able to give you something that would apply to your question. =) Im so sorry this is so long, and Im not trying to manipulate or hurt you, but I hope you arent offended are ok Even though I dont know you. =) You may always take it as you like.

Your friend

Answer 2

Violations

Answer 3

-Compromising your personal beliefs and integrity
-Manipulative, deceitful, and mean-spirited people
-Basing your career or relationships soley on the accumulation of wealth
-Last but certainly not least, avoid raising Uncle Sam's eyebrow as well as your cousin, THE IRS.

Answer 4

Yellow snow, and marriage proposals from Phil Collins

Answer 5

Death comes to mind as something to try and avoid.

Answer 6

Prison.

Answer 7

taking life too seriously...avoid that like the plague! LOL

Answer 8

i like Wal-mart its lots exciting in there, and Starbucks, and Walgreens, and McDonalds and that i hate domicile DEPOT so boring there. And Costco is so astounding its like extensive and countless.

Answer 9

Yellow snow!

Answer 10

Try to refrain from running though your local Walmart naked!