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Originally Posted by Force=ma
That is for our Pastor to tell us and for us to judge ourselves.For one, I personally believe that most of Psalm is not to be taken seriously.
The LORD trieth the righteous:
but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
Psalm 11:5
God would never hate anyone, no matter who they were. I see it as a metaphore. We must be cautious of hate. Lest we become those men who “loveth violence” ourselves.
Because God has spoken to me. I was in a dark place for a time. I was addicted to a substance which I wish not to elicit. I looked for salvation in God and found it. I have been free from my addiction for seven years. I have never been healthier nor happier.
That is why I believe. Not because of The Bible, not because of my parents (I was raised atheist,) not because of word of mouth through my bishop, and not through teaching. I found salvation because I asked for it.
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Force is my second middle name!
I'm glad God has made your world better. Substance addiction is a tricky road, and anything to take you off it is a bonus.