I believe in Christianity, pretty much, but I am too obsessed with all the sinful things to form a desire to change my ways. I love money, sex, violence, theft, manipulation... I probably almost fit the definition of 'evil'. So what can one do to bring their minds to such a state that they are able to cast away everything they've ever known life to be worth living for, and create a fresh start?
2007-09-07 14:14:49 · 13 answers · asked by Pebbles 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That's wonderful that you're so interested in Christianity. Of course I don't know you, but I DON'T think you're evil. :) If you want to be a Christian, then Satan is losing his grip on you, and I don't think you're evil. Know in advanced that at times it won't be easy. But God is always with you and will help you through the toughest times.
Some thoughts: • Study the Bible every day. (The first & second links below have good on-line Bibles.) • Pray throughout the day, esp. when you're tempted and need God to give you strength, and pray for wisdom to make the right decisions. • Look for a Christian church in your area, and visit them. Lots of churches have youth groups that you could socialize with. • The third link is one I refer to when I have a question about an issue or current event. It may be relevant for you also. And feel free to e-mail me. Hope this all helps!
Romans 8:31 -- What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Corinthians 10:13 -- No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.
James 4:7 -- Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Romans 16:20 -- The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
2007-09-07 15:28:44 · answer #1 · answered by kaz716 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Christian is not born at the moment they accept Christ. Many more people have walked down that church aisle at invitation time, but walked out the doors of the church unchanged because their heart wasn't in it...and the Lord looks upon our hearts. I did not ever desire to be a Christian. But I sure desired and still do today Jesus. He is by far the best part of me. When you love the Lord with your heart, soul, and mind consistently He becomes more than enough for you that you really don't need or want the temporal pleasures that sin brings because in Christ you will find showers of blessings and a joy that hell can't shake!
2007-09-07 15:59:09 · answer #2 · answered by HeVn Bd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pain is a great motivator. The idea of eternal torture turns me from the sins that seem to be so pleasureable in this life.
Though, to bring people to Christ by pure fear and nothing else is empty. Being a Christian isn't about fearing hell (that's Catholic actually). Being a Christiand is about experiencing the life you were specifically 'designed' for. Think of it this way (metaphorically...can you dig this...)
My toaster was DESIGNED to toast bread, pop tarts, english muffins, bagels and on occasion, a waffle. My toaster would FAIL at making scrambled eggs...and probably be ruined to make toast in any near future without a major cleaning (let's just say you have a phobia of throwing ANYTHING away so throwing it away is not an option). Does my toaster LIKE making only toast? If my toaster had feelings, I bet it would! Because it does that job the best in the whole house, as that's what it was MADE for.
So often we are steered away from our inborn passions, or never given a chance to develop our special abilities, that we find no joy in life at all, and that's clearly an IN for satan to show us physical joy through sin. Sinning produces the earthly consequence, as well as an eternal one.
2007-09-07 14:32:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to desire a relationship with Jesus Christ. Having a right relationship with Him is the only way to get a fresh start. the neat thing is, one does not have to "clean" themselves up to come to Christ, He loves you and will let you come to Him just as you are. Once a person comes to Christ,asks for forgiveness, Christ then,through the Holy Spirit will help that person rid themselves of any evil desire.
2007-09-07 14:27:22 · answer #4 · answered by fairgirlbluezap 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think of that's concerning the reason. If sexual acts are an expression of love between a guy and his spouse, that's ok! yet while the reason being to fulfill some fetish or porn fantasy, than that's incorrect to do it. As our different fetishes which includes go dressing, bondage, choking, or hitting, calling grimy names for the time of intercourse, acts related to physique waste, watching porn for the time of intercourse, or something related to a third social gathering. different motives are virtually continually in contact with fetishes and the act itself isn't inevitably a sin when you consider that a pair is married. that's the reason and the psychological problem interior which could make somebody choose for to do such extreme acts, or humiliate one yet another (or your self). intercourse is think to be an act of love with a definite volume of dignity, gentleness, some restraint, and continually with the different companions needs equivalent or above your own. Even some thing user-friendly like spanking, why might a Christian couple be doing that? lots of persons could say that's possibility loose, yet learn the reason? Why are you doing it? pass look interior the mirror and look at your butt cheeks all pink and enflamed. might God approve? i think of no longer!!
2016-10-10 04:09:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can not do anything to change yourself, you love your sinful life. It would take God to change your heart. You see when you love God you would no longer love sin. God can set you free from a life of depravity. I can only say to you that if at some point in your life you get tired of wallowing in the mud you can ask God to help you. You see you think you are so different from other people but we all mess up and love sin until God changes our hearts. Fresh starts is what God gives us all. Hope you get yours soon.
2007-09-07 15:46:53 · answer #6 · answered by angel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were baptized at 16. I would pray for the gift of the Holy Ghost back, and try repenting to change your life.
If you can find a Mormon Bishop to speak to, I know that could help. Set up routine visits to see him. He'll help you change your life. That's the best answer I can give.
2007-09-07 14:39:58 · answer #7 · answered by guest 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can do that. No person can make you desire Christianity to having fun -- until you have a desire to seek out a different lifestyle. As long as your heart is not in learning Christian ways, you can't.
2007-09-07 14:19:56 · answer #8 · answered by mesquiteskeetr 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We can't make you desire to be a Christian....but if you are seeking for the truth,,,God will draw you to him..on the day you search for him with all your heart and soul, that is the day you will find him.
2007-09-07 14:21:51 · answer #9 · answered by dreamdress2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, this isn't really an answer, but for some reason I thought of this old picture when I read your question...
http://natsuki-3.deviantart.com/art/My-Gabriel-54221379
2007-09-07 15:43:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋