Posted by rayww on October 24, 2004, at 20:04:17
In reply to Re: please revise that » rayww, posted by Dr. Bob on October 23, 2004, at 5:12:15
Is a false Christ Satan?
If there are false Christs and false prophets then there must also be "a" true Christ and true prophets, and therefore all false ones must be of Satan(Along with alexandra's words) I have the concept of Satan as the most evil being because he tries to make me think I am worthless. But if he and his despise for me only existed as a concept then I could conceive of something even more evil: namedly something that was the most evil being who also existed in reality. Because I know I am of worth and I have caught Satan in his evil lies about me, the most evil being (Satan) is real.
I want to believe in my own worth. Therefore I will focus my thoughts and feelings on Jesus Christ. If by centering my thoughts and feelings on Christ I still feel worthless, I will cease to believe. However, if by chance, by centering my thoughts, feelings, and prayers on Jesus Christ, I feel more inclined to love myself and others, I will look to Christ and live.
1 John 3: 23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.
>Sorry, but keeping in mind that the idea here is not to put down the beliefs of others, could you please revise the above so that it doesn't include, for example, the quote from 1 Jn. 3: 23? Thanks,
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