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John 9:31 "We know that God does not listen to sinners. He listens to the godly person who does his will". [Spirituality & Religion]

Everyone sins so it must be fairly quiet
Lichocolati · 31-35, F
@Aquietplace For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
II Corinthians 5:21

My sister is right. If you are born again you don't count as the rest the world. You are clean in God's sight. That was the reason God Himself (Jesus) came down on earth to die for our sins, to restore us with himself. What a wonderful God we serve.
Carazaa · F
@Lichocolati 🤗💞

[b]What a Mighty God we serve 🎼🎼
What a mighty God we serve.
Angels bow before Him
Heaven and earth Adore Him,
What a Mighty God we serve

He holds the wind in His hand
And He is THE GREAAT I AM!
He is the bright and morning star
And without Him I would fall

Angels bow before Him
Heaven and earth adore Him

What a mighty God we serve

Jehovah Jirah, my provider
Jehovah Shalom, my peace
Jehovah Tsikenu, my rightousness
What a mighty God we serve![/b]
Lichocolati · 31-35, F
@Carazaa Hallelujah
Entwistle · 56-60, M
If he doesn't listen to sinners how can he forgive their prayers when they pray for forgiveness for their sins.
Entwistle · 56-60, M
@GodSpeed63 There is no God therefore it stands to reqdon there is no Gods eord.
GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M
@Entwistle [quote]So you believe you have the true understanding and others are wrong? Where is your evidence?[/quote]

I take it that you have no evidence then, Entwistle?
newjaninev2 · 56-60, F
@GodSpeed63 Entwistle asked you a question. Now you’re frantically trying to run away from that question and to put as much distance as possible between you and reality.

This is a good lesson for everyone else... it’s the disingenuous, dishonest, and dishonourable behaviour we see from creationists every time their nonsense is challenged and revealed to be meaningless.
newjaninev2 · 56-60, F
So your god thing wants an echo chamber, huh? It wants sycophants who obey without dissent.

The Americans just got rid of one of those, and here you are trying to peddle another one.

No sale
@newjaninev2
You are laughable.
Do not bear false witness here.
You didn’t even know about the inflation theory until I brought it to your attention. That is why I don’t share much with you.
You still believe in using the red shift for a measurement and that Lucy was the ape to man connection !
newjaninev2 · 56-60, F
@Aliveshock [quote]using the red shift for a measurement[/quote]

A measurement of what? You have never discussed red shifting.... you occasionally make vague references to it, but apparently you don't actually have anything to say about it.

Now’s your chance!

[quote]Lucy was the ape to man connection [/quote]

A nonsensical phrase, with neither meaning nor insight.

humans [i][b]are[/b][/i] apes

You can run along now... I’ll chat with you once more when you again feel the need for attention
@newjaninev2
You might work on your people skills. You act more like a Lucy than a human.
Allelse · 36-40, M
Fictional characters don't listen to anything, because they don't exist.
Eddiesolds · 61-69, M
@Harriet03 I love that guy
Harriet03 · 41-45, F
@Eddiesolds Whatever floats your boat dear, just don't ram it down everybody's throat!
Thankyou.
Eddiesolds · 61-69, M
@Harriet03 I never have. That's a waste of time. I'm good .
jackieash · 26-30
How do "sinners" receive "forgiveness" if their "god" won't listen to them? If it does give forgiveness, it has to listen to them. It has to be one or the other. Which is it?
newjaninev2 · 56-60, F
@Carazaa Saved from what he will otherwise do to me, I assume

Mafia tactics... a simple protection racket
GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M
@newjaninev2 [quote]Saved from what he will otherwise do to me, I assume[/quote]

No, save you from what you're doing to yourself, Newjaninev.
newjaninev2 · 56-60, F
@GodSpeed63 What I’m doing is just fine, and I don’t need some stand-over bully trying to impose its own judgements on me using its own criteria, just so it can make me do whatever it wants me to do.

I certainly don’t respond well to the threats it keeps making,

Tell it that I can, and will, think for myself... that always makes it go away in a confused huff.
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newjaninev2 · 56-60, F
@GodSpeed63 So you claim that what you say is the truth because your god said it’s the truth and you’re saying it (on behalf of your god, apparently) therefore what you say is the truth because your god said it’s the truth and otherwise you wouldn’t; say it so it must be the truth.

is that your position?
GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M
@newjaninev2 [quote]So you claim that what you say is the truth because your god said it’s the truth and you’re saying it (on behalf of your god, apparently) therefore what you say is the truth because your god said it’s the truth and otherwise you wouldn’t; say it so it must be the truth.[/quote]

I don't claim anything. The Word of God is Truth and that's all there is to it.
newjaninev2 · 56-60, F
@GodSpeed63 [quote]The Word of God is Truth and that's all there is to it[/quote]

...and there you are again, claiming exactly what I said you were claiming, and doing it in the ridiculous manner I described.
CynicGirl · 26-30, F
the concepts of listening is kinda stupid if you talk about an omnipresent divine being.
Carazaa · F
@CynicGirl Jesus says "[b]If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it"[/b] But only if you are born again and obedient and have faith.
quinnlynn · 46-50, F
I was in need of a laugh. Thanks!
quinnlynn · 46-50, F
@quinnlynn So you were kidding? You liked my comment even though I clearly didn't react positively to what you posted.
That must mean you were kidding.
Carazaa · F
@quinnlynn You can laugh at anything you want to, why would I be upset if you are happy.
GirlSerendipity · 26-30, F
this sounded wrong to me, so i just looked it up and here's the actual passage from king james:

[i]Now we know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does His will, He hears him.[/i]

that 'but . . .' is kinda important!!
Harriet03 · 41-45, F
@GirlSerendipity Sooo many versions!!
Carazaa · F
@GirlSerendipity Exactly as I said (look at the image I copied in the post) He doesn't hear sinners. only those who do his will! who does his will? Only those who have the Holy Spirit, saved people who trust in Jesus who [b]bore their sins[/b] and who [i]follow[/i] him and have [i][b]faith[/b][/i] in his words. See if you read the entire Bible you understand more and more. I study for 3 hours in the morning and 3 hours at night for the last 40 years or so, to understand what God means. So not only do you have to be born again to have ALL your prayers heard and ANSWERED! But have [i]faith[/i] in his word, and [i]DO IT[/i]! The apostles said to Jesus "[b]Why can you cast out demons but we can't" Jesus answered "You of little faith"[/b]
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Carazaa · F
@LvChris He only heard your prayers if you were saved, if Jesus had paid your pardon and you follow him. Then and only then he hears prayers John 9:31.
SubstantialKick · 31-35, M
So then how is it that we can confess our sins to the Lord and He will forgive us?
Carazaa · F
@SubstantialKick Believe and you shall be saved. Then we repent and then he will give us the desires in our heart if we follow him and have faith.
luvin2flirt · 61-69, M
It's kind of like the days of Noah. Everyone makes fun and laughs at of the ones that try to serve God. Bless you with your wonderful words.
newjaninev2 · 56-60, F
@Aliveshock [quote]the truth[/quote]

Which you know, yes?

You’ll now waste everyone’s time dissembling while trying not to specify the exact nature of your truth, spend an equal amount of time dodging and distracting and diverting, before finally insulting me and then running away.

Business as usual, for you
@newjaninev2
Dog paddle and breathe!
Desperation for air is not a good look for you.
Carazaa · F
@Aliveshock What's sad is that so many don't realize that There is hope with God. He promises to restore our lives, and make it successful!
Elessar · 26-30, M
Bad for him, people will switch back to Zeus; just like when you swap mobile phone carrier over signal/coverage issues 📡
Good for 'God', #LMAO

Good fucking grief...when you die, you get a trip across the Great Black River like everyone else, and then from there, the Aether carries your energy on.
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Well, I should of downloaded the image when I had the chance. Ah, well...
#CensorshipSucks and so do those that support it.
Carazaa · F
@Amyrakunejo sarcastic and offensive caricatures of Jesus will be deleted.
Ofcourse I am sinner and that's why I am being punished. 😔
GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M
@jackieash [quote]If mankind was made "in god's image" then by definition, your "god" is disgustingly evil[/quote]

Wrong again, God is prefect in all His ways. Man would've been prefect in all his ways if he hadn't messed up. In other words, man is evil and God is good and the Savior of mankind.
jackieash · 26-30
@GodSpeed63 Wrong again. If "god" is responsible for making eerything in the universe, he must have come up with the idea of "sin" and instilled it in what is laughingly called "giving man free will". Either it is evil, by putting temptation in the way knowing humans would fail, or simply incompetent in not making humans "perfect"in its own image. It has to be one or the other; which is it? SAying "neither" is not answering the question.
Carazaa · F
@jackieash Good that you are giving real help to the needy. We should feed the hungry and care for those who need it!
Rhonda · F
Let ye who is without sin cast the first stone
Carazaa · F
@Rhonda Very true, we are all sinners until Jesus washes our sins away with his blood!
Harriet03 · 41-45, F
@Carazaa 🙋‍♀️ I'm not!
Carazaa · F
@Harriet03 Well then he wont hear your prayers.
HannahSky · F
So he/she doesn't listen to you?
Carazaa · F
@HannahSky I am born again, Jesus paid my pardon. I was bought with a price. He not only hears my prayers but answers ALL of them! The Holy spirit entered my heart and changed me to serve Jesus!
Harriet03 · 41-45, F
That's gonna make repenting a bit tricky.
Not sure Jonny thought that one through! 🤔
Carazaa · F
@Harriet03 [b]"I choose you, you did not chose me[/b]" God says. He hears prayers of
Godly people and I was saved because my grandma and Grandpa prayed for me I believe. Then the Holy Spirit came into my heart and changed it so I see how Holy God is and how sinful I am. Then I repented and then I want to serve him and love people!
Harriet03 · 41-45, F
@Carazaa So "god" does listen to sinners?
Make your mind up!!
Carazaa · F
@Harriet03 We are spotless in Gods eyes if Jesus took our sins on his shoulders and the Holy Spirit comes into our hearts.
Then he shouldn't be hanging out on SW!
Carazaa · F
@TheFlippantSide He is not hanging out here I am! He speaks through me and other Christians. He is hanging out preparing mansions in heaven for the day of THE LORD!!
@Carazaa why does anyone need a mansion in heaven
Carazaa · F
@Aquietplace Jesus says I go and prepare a mansion for you, so where I am you will be also. Those are his words.
SW-User
It's interesting to see the conflict, even within scripture, between the use of "sinner" as a descriptor of all mankind (for we all sin) and some kind of insult for those who are especially bad.

Doesn't Jesus call sinners?

My understanding of this quote in context is that the blind man was calling out the Pharisees whose beliefs were insincere. Poor choice of wording on John's part, though. And I'm not sure what point is being made by singling it out.
Carazaa · F
@SW-User We are all especially bad. That is why Jesus was tortured for us and took our sins on his shoulders so the Holy Spirit comes into our hearts when we repent. THEN He hears us, and answers All our prayers!
GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M
That's very true.
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GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M
@Entwistle [quote]So why don't you pray for God to feed all the starving people? Would he hear that prayer?[/quote]

If you're so concerned about those starving people, why don't you pray for them and we'll with you, Entwistle.
GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M
Zonuss · 41-45, M
God is a sovereign God. A Supreme Being. He does answer the prayers of those who are in repentance. Those who are calling out to him and have asked for forgiveness. This is what opens the door for us to communicate with God. Thank you.
GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M
@Zonuss [quote]This is what opens the door for us to communicate with God. Thank you.[/quote]

Amen, brother, amen.
luv2fly352 · 70-79, M
God's plan works;ours doesn't.
Carazaa · F
@luv2fly352 🙏💞
Lynda70 · F
@luv2fly352 [quote]God's plan works;[/quote]
No it doesn't, it all went wrong when Eve didn't do as she was told and somehow God didn't foresee it. 🤔
Zonuss · 41-45, M
How can you call yourself a Christian when you are on this site arguing and patronizing others. And how can you say you are a Christian when you haven't been born again. By speaking in tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance.
Lynda70 · F
@Carazaa [quote]The Christians here are defending God [/quote] You can't have much faith in your god if you think it needs mere humans to defend it. A real god would be able to stand up for itself.
Carazaa · F
@Lynda70
[b][c=#BF0000]Matthew 24:14
And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
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Lynda70 · F
@Carazaa What does have to do with the fact that you don't believe your god is capable of defending itself?
KA9ha · 31-35, M
"sin" is your own understanding of a situation.
GOD would not differentiate as that option has been granted to you
as freedom of actions, expressions and deeds.
Carazaa · F
@KA9ha Sin is sin whether you realize you are sinning or not! We are all sinful but Jesus will take our sins away and take it on his shoulders if we repent and follow him.
Zonuss · 41-45, M
Not true
God hears all. So if he have faith your prayer gets through. Especially if you are asking for the Holy Spirit to fill your soul.
Carazaa · F
@Zonuss [b]The Lord says,[/b] [b][c=#BF0000]"Although they fast, I will not listen to their cry; though they offer burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them."[/c][/b] [b]Jer. 14:12[/b]


[b][c=#BF0000]“The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous” [/c][/b][b](Proverbs 15:29).[/b]

[b][c=#BF0000]“And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood” [/c][/b][b](Isaiah 1:15).[/b]
SubstantialKick · 31-35, M
@Carazaa There is a difference though between wicked people, and those who make mistakes, the latter of which is everyone no matter who you are.
Carazaa · F
@SubstantialKick If I am born again but if I am not doing Gods will, and have little faith, he wont hear me nor answer my prayers, that's what I am saying. We might go to heaven but not be very blessed in this life. Jesus own apostles asked Jesus why they couldn't cast out the demons like Jesus and he said to them, "you of little faith" We have to be born again, be obedient, AND have faith that God will answer our prayers, even though he hears the prayers of the Godly. It took me 40 years to understand this.
SirBenedictTheSecond · 22-25, M
Sin with me, habibiti.
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empanadas · 31-35, M
well then...
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@msros Detour! Hard left, and onto the dirt road towards Valhalla.
Carazaa · F
@msros The tax collectors in those days stole some of the taxes going to the government so they gained a bad reputation 🙂
Carazaa · F
@SirBenedictTheSecond Jesus paid my pardon!
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GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M

 
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