Death is coming

The closer death creeps up upon me the less I am able to understand the reasons for life or living.

Yes I have experienced a close family member dying and unlike television it takes decades to handle such a thing. To think I am going to put my family through such a thing when I finally leave is more horrific to me than the thought of death itself.

My life was and is still a learning experience but when all said and done what am I to do with all this accumulated learning over my lifetime if I just die. There is no logic or reason to this.

Long ago I became aware that the God story that is sold to the majority is just a nice story to give mankind with a message of a basic layout of how nice life could be if everyone followed these ideas. Not many in life do and if one thinks about it the good and evil structures actually depend on each other. The good that can be experienced in life is only understood as good when there is it's opposite to compare it to. This is not rocket science only common sense in reality. I am not saying we need to experience bad but understanding in it is needed to appreciate the great things many of us can have in our lives. From birth to death there are many ways mankind helps his fellow man. How many ways can you help?


Thursday, January 17, 2013

Relevant Bible Scriptures On Life

By Shanna McNeil


Most people on earth want to live long. No wonder they try to work hard and get the best food, clothing and shelter for their support. In their quest, they often fail to acknowledge the originator of life and ask Him about His own ideas. God wants his children to study Bible scriptures on Life so that they can always know His divine plan for them.

John 3:16 explains the requirement for living forever. Of course, this is the kind that most people want. However, the only way to get this is by accepting Jesus, God's son, who was sent to die for man's sins. God gave Jesus to the world because He loved it dearly and was ready to do anything to save it from the impending doom.

The concept of eternal life from Christ Himself is found in Romans 6:23. The opposite of what it says is also found in the same verse- people who sin are on their way to eternal death. The verse emphasizes the need to live righteously and remain dead to sin.

In John 10:10, Jesus is seen as the only one that can sustain you while Satan is seen as an enemy and life destroyer. Man's responsibility is to resist everything that comes from Satan and embrace whatever Jesus offers. Satan comes with beautiful things that can destroy and steal man's divine inheritance.

God knew how challenging it would be for man to live righteously so He equipped him with the Bible for him to study day and night. One of the numerous reasons why man should be occupied in this is in Hebrews chapter four verse twelve. This verse describes God's word as active and sharp.

The origin of life in man can be found in the Old Testament. In Genesis 2:7, God formed man from the dust and breathed into his nostril so he can start living. The truth is that God who started this in man is faithful and able to continue supplying every thing man needs to live happily on earth. Unfortunately, a lot of people do not acknowledge this so they resort to dubious means of getting what they need.

Galatians 2:20 has the clue for people who want to live long. Those who follow the devil will die but those who live by the help of the Holy Spirit will live long. You must accept Jesus Christ as Lord and personal Savior and allow Him to control your activities, no matter how difficult they may look.

The simplest way to get this is shown in John 5:24. This verse says that hearing and believing the word are the only requirements. Gone are the days when mediators were needed and various kinds of offerings were made for sustenance. God is always there for those who fear and honor what is written in the scriptures.

The world today is full of several trials and temptations. As it draws nearer to its end, the devil is working zealously to make sure nobody gets God's ultimate package for His children. However, studying Bible scriptures on life is an effective way of being sensitive to God's promises and claiming everything He has in store for His people. God loves man and He is ready to make them comfortable even here on earth.




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