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Even those who do not accept God, should love their brother, don't you think. Individuals need first to gain morals, respect, and confidence, before deciding what they believe. It makes them more apt to opt in the Lords favor. Have you ever heard the quote "it is not to have love for others until you can love thyself..". Though everyone should love thy neighbor, the more love and confidence I have for myself, the more love and confidence I have in the Lord, and for others. A relationship with the Lord is among the best of relationships that you can have. Since I have been more for and about the Lord, I have been a much happier person. I don't find myself stressing the small stuff any longer. I find the good out of every situation, even the worst of situations. Satan clouds your mind of seeing the good. It is the Lord that will let the light shine through, and help you find your way through the clouds, given that you embrace him. He is waiting for everyone and already walking with most. Those who choose not to embrace the Lord, have not seen him yet, or may not be looking. Everyone feels differently about their religion, which is fine as long as they live a good life in good morals and good will. My own brother is a claimed "atheist", I dont look at him any different that I would look at a Catholic, Jew, Baptist, Protestant, Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Hindu, so on and so forth.
4:21 And this commandment we have from him, that he who loves God should love his brother also.
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I do not believe that the Lord takes such "wrath" out on people. It bothers me when people say such things as, "Why would God do this to me..", or "How could God let this happen..". God does not punish you for your wrong doings. "What goes around comes around" I truly believe that. Karma is life not the "wrath of God". If you do something that is unjust, or wrong, it is going to come back on you, that is just the way the world works. In the same sense, when you do something good, it will also come back to you.
Why would the Lord take his "wrath" out on us, if he is all good and pure. The Lord is there to guide us through situations that we feel we cannot handle ourselves. The Lord is there to help us out when we have nowhere else to go. The Lord is there to listen, be the shoulder we need, and most of all (if you truly listen, he answers back) be there to guide us through life's struggles. The Lord is your friend, you should not go to him only in the time of need. You should celebrate the Lord, thank the Lord, rejoice with the Lord, talk to the Lord as a friend, not just someone you go to in time of need.
The Lord does not get nearly enough recognition, and thanks. Sure there are churches all over, but most people go to God only in the time of need. The Lord needs to be thanked and rejoiced for everything he does. The Lord is there for everyone in need, and helps out, and does so much for us when we don't do nearly enough for him. A lot of the people that even go to church go for the wrong reasons. Some go because they think it is what they have to do. Some go because they think they are following God simply by going to church. There is so much more to the relationship that you could have with the Lord. I have an overwhelming love for the Lord. I love the Lord so much sometimes, that I don't even know what to do with myself. I talk with the Lord just about every day. Some call me crazy, but if you listen, he does reply.
There are churches world wide, I don't see the reason that I have to go to "the Lords house" to talk and pray to him, when I can sit out in the lawn, relax and have a good conversation with the Lord. Don't take this out of context, I do enjoy going to church and participating in "praising the Lord". I just do not understand why it is mandatory that we go to "the Lords house" just to talk to him, when I can talk to him whenever and wherever I please. The Lord is there for you whenever and wherever you may be. The Lord is always listening, but how are you supposed to hear the reply, if you are not listening yourself....
I could go on and on day after day, on my thoughts of religion. I strongly believe, and have tremendous love for the Lord, and all of the Angels above. I was not intending to get off of the main subject, the Lord just takes me away sometimes... :) ♥♥♥
3:36 He who believes in the Son has eternal life; he who does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God rests upon him.
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