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tinarhian
post Mar 3 2016, 09:14 PM

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QUOTE(De_Luffy @ Mar 2 2016, 11:13 PM)
come on, i am just pulling your leg here, don't be mad ok? whistling.gif
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Yeah right. Guys like you don't appreciate what women do to get in shape.

That's why I don't post personal pics in FB, twitter, instagram anymore.

When I'm slim, they said I'm skinny. When I'm fat they said I'm a whale. doh.gif

QUOTE(AthrunIJ @ Mar 3 2016, 08:24 AM)
The underwater cable is broken and needed repair. Sites in the US will be slower. Estimated time of completion for repairs is end of march.
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And the repairs only starts end of March?! Seriously? My tenants complaining dude.
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post Mar 3 2016, 09:29 PM

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QUOTE(kron_ka @ Mar 3 2016, 04:19 PM)
I got some lobbying at church to do atm. I watch so many indoctrinated n brainwashed single guys. Sometimes where they are today - single and bitter, is due to wrong believe that serving will bless them with what they want.

Serving is a blessing, but it is the blessing of being able to serve God, the feeling of awe and doing good for God. Not the feeling of you are better than others, or you can demand more from others because you serve (this is the mentality taught by most mainstream churches these days). The church nowadays teach the congregation to give give and give, creates a very unkind and self centered followers.

Matthew 6:33 has been often abused by the church to manipulate and make congregation to think that serving will bless them with abundance- "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you".

Seek His kingdom and His righteousness ! It does not mean serving alone ! It means all rounder christian life ! If you can serve and give your time to the poor and needy but go back home and be nasty and unkind to your brother, is that seeking His righteousness? If eg, that dude who serve like a mad pig in charis church, but I often see him in bible study (by the way we were in the same cg for 3 years !), don't say hello, his excuse is because he is tired and too much things in his mind, is he edifying his brother by ignoring him? He is not seeking righteousness.

Ok, granted I am not perfect, but I am not pointing out he is a wrong person, because I also do wrong. I may have a speck or big rock in my eye, when he also may have a speck or big rock in his eye. Jesus say whoever who have never sin, cast the first stone. But what I am trying to point out is the wrong doctrine that church is expousing these days, creating more burn out serving members, because they have the wrong concept of serving.

Many serve for their self centeredness and to increase their inheritance in heaven, and also pay up their ritual sin tax (give > receive) instead of going to church to be the salt and light of the earth ! Our mindset has to change. Its not about building mega church, with the excuse of going around out there the region to harvest and evangelise. We must continue to evangelise and edify one another.
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We served in church because of our dedication to God, not Men. A church is not perfect, Jesus started it so that He can bring together all the imperfect Christians to worship God and appreciate God's grace.

Jesus don't want the perfect ones, he wants the sinners to come and those people come to church to serve and be humble before God.

A church will never be perfect. Because we are all sinful people. We need each other in church whether we like to admit it.

A strong church community is very important. For unity and fellowship amongst Christians.

We can't help it when others are snobbish, arrogant, etc...Jesus still accepts us eventhough we are flawed from the beginning.

To serve God, not Men.

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post Mar 3 2016, 09:33 PM

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QUOTE(AthrunIJ @ Mar 3 2016, 09:16 PM)
Ask god for help  whistling.gif  whistling.gif  rclxs0.gif  rclxs0.gif

Jokes aside. Just tell them the news. You cant do anything lol. Just need to be patience.
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Oh yeah, I asked everyday. I want a body like Victoria Secret model. thumbsup.gif

QUOTE(De_Luffy @ Mar 3 2016, 09:19 PM)
I'm really joking on that matter

Speaking aside about unifi really hate it when they announce only going to start repair by end of this month
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Eventhough it sucks, as a consumer we still have to pay. doh.gif

QUOTE(De_Luffy @ Mar 3 2016, 09:25 PM)
Ah yes, I need help on one matter, I'm selling off my new Xperia z5 dual green unopened just got it today selling at 2800 price is negotiable
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Why do you want to sell it when you just bought it? shakehead.gif

gg.com?
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post Mar 3 2016, 09:40 PM

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Xperia z5 in Germany selling for €700++
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post Mar 3 2016, 09:42 PM

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QUOTE(AthrunIJ @ Mar 3 2016, 09:39 PM)
brows.gif  brows.gif flex.gif  flex.gif .

All the best  thumbsup.gif  tongue.gif
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So who's your favourite angel? brows.gif laugh.gif
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post Mar 3 2016, 09:53 PM

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QUOTE(AthrunIJ @ Mar 3 2016, 09:49 PM)
the angel that is by God side  flex.gif  flex.gif  whistling.gif  whistling.gif

Dont fancy watching modelling stuffs  whistling.gif  whistling.gif
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Yeah right. I think De_luffy don't agree with that.

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post Mar 3 2016, 09:57 PM

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QUOTE(AthrunIJ @ Mar 3 2016, 09:55 PM)
innocent.gif  innocent.gif  innocent.gif , what are you talking about?  whistling.gif  whistling.gif  unsure.gif  unsure.gif
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What are you talking about? hmm.gif
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post Mar 3 2016, 10:00 PM

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QUOTE(AthrunIJ @ Mar 3 2016, 09:57 PM)
No idea.  whistling.gif  whistling.gif  whistling.gif  blink.gif  blink.gif  hmm.gif  hmm.gif
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Don't pretend I don't know you guys. laugh.gif
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post Mar 3 2016, 10:09 PM

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QUOTE(AthrunIJ @ Mar 3 2016, 10:06 PM)
innocent.gif  innocent.gif  innocent.gif , i'm a saint  tongue.gif
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Yeah right. As if Christian guys don't fap think of women and sex.

Oh so innocent.gif

Only Catholics believe in saint.

unknown warrior, your input is required.

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post Mar 3 2016, 10:15 PM

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http://www.christianpost.com/news/sex-and-...bout-sex-66938/


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post Mar 3 2016, 10:16 PM

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QUOTE(shioks @ Mar 3 2016, 10:15 PM)
you should read the book of Confessions by St Augustine of Hippo. tongue.gif
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Huh what's that? Kinda like 50 shades of grey? blush.gif
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post Mar 3 2016, 10:43 PM

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QUOTE(unknown warrior @ Mar 3 2016, 10:30 PM)
That's why it really depends on what we feed our eyes with.

Of course Man is tempted to lust but here is where our life is being challenged to just avoid and do away with whatever material that can caused this.
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Not only lust but other factors like money, position of authority, etc...

How the heck are we supposed to beat the devil.gif ?

Besides praying?
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post Mar 3 2016, 11:11 PM

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QUOTE(unknown warrior @ Mar 3 2016, 10:56 PM)
Praying is Ultra important, it's the scrape bottom, the very base of how we start our day.

Once you realize God is the ultimate provider of money, positions, etc, then you'll realize it's futile to chase those when God can give it to you.

So what do you do? You chase after God, seeking his kingdom and Jesus's righteousness forgetting about the worry of money or positions.

As for the problem of Lust, the power is broken the moment you realize and understand you have been made righteous forever by grace.

The problem why lust have a hold on Christians is because most still think righteousness is something you need achieve when truth is we already have it.

Once you walk in this truth that you're permanently righteous THEN only should u take the steps to just avoid any materials that can cause you to lust.

That Grace causes Sin loses it's alluring power. [I]

sweat.gif  sweat.gif  sweat.gif Not too sure if you understand.
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I think in terms of money, quality of living, I'm well blessed.

My only issue is temptation of lust. blush.gif

But we musn't dwell in our sinful nature right? That's the KEY point.

If Grace causes sin to lose its power, why do we find it a struggle in our life?
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QUOTE(kron_ka @ Mar 3 2016, 11:03 PM)
We must changed from the leadership, because they are the shepard, we are the sheep. The leadership is moving the right direction but they are not using the right tools. Church is not perfect but we must be moving to the direction of perfection. If we notice something not rightly done, we cannot just say that focus on God and we are sinners as a reason to escape responsibility. 

If we are flawed from the beginning and we still don't improve after conversion, then we are definitely still drinking milk and not eating bread. Its a stunted growth in faith. You know what I mean? Allowance for stubborness, not addressing these issues and only focusing on serving, is not going to make the problem go away. This is manifesting in the church, many people are coming in, but many are leaving too.

You can serve God out of the church, you don't need to be in a church to serve God. There are para church organizations, your workplace is a ministry. If your church isnt functioning as a church, mind as well go and attend an internet church.
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But if the leadership is corrupted and sinful, then how do you move on?

I haven't experience stunted growth yet because I'm still a young Christian. sweat.gif So I can't answer that yet. hehe..

But we still need to attend our church and serve God, yes?
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post Mar 3 2016, 11:19 PM

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QUOTE(De_Luffy @ Mar 3 2016, 10:25 PM)
lately feel so tired, trying to catch up all my tv series, i think i might need to cut down few titles already
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Sleep late eh? Drink milk before sleeping.

Have you watch "Arrested Development" ? not bad for an old TV show.
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post Mar 3 2016, 11:28 PM

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QUOTE(unknown warrior @ Mar 3 2016, 11:25 PM)
Depends on how bad you want it to be removed via prayer.

Have you pray specifically about it to God?

I think this could be the problem, you may not want the lust to go because you enjoy it.
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How the heck should I pray for something like that? Its embarassing.


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post Mar 3 2016, 11:30 PM

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QUOTE(De_Luffy @ Mar 3 2016, 11:29 PM)
provided it's still seeding on torrent sweat.gif
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I just watch some from Youtube.
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post Mar 3 2016, 11:35 PM

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QUOTE(unknown warrior @ Mar 3 2016, 11:33 PM)
What is so embarrassing when it's a prayer between you and God?
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Because God knows my dirty thoughts.


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post Mar 3 2016, 11:43 PM

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QUOTE(unknown warrior @ Mar 3 2016, 11:39 PM)
doh.gif He already knows it whether you admit it or not, might as well commit it in prayer.

I'm serious.
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Of course I know that He knows la. I prayed but so far nothing.

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QUOTE(kron_ka @ Mar 3 2016, 11:41 PM)
Its not that bad lah, I wouldn't say DUMC has gone to the point of corruption and sinful. Its just that they completely neglect fellowship and joyful experience in the church. I just got this gut feeling something is not right going on at the church. But you know, it all starts with good intentions just City Harvest, if no one dares to question, no check and balances, that's when the church starts to get proud.

I acknowledge the need to evangelize and serve. But its not the all in all when it comes to spiritual disciplines of a christian. We need to experience joy in worship and serving. I really hate it, when people say that a person is not experiencing joy, they choose to blame who? The person, and give all sorts of reasons like he is bitter lah, he is sinful lah. This and that. These are just excuses to peel away the need to connect, the need to relate, giving one right to be rude and nasty to one another. Saying that we are just sinners, so we don't have to improve ourselves, we don't have to admit our failures. Of course, there is a limit to admitting failures, we cannot be saying we are wrong all the time, but there are times we are wrong, that's for sure.

But if they go on in this direction of preaching serving over everything else, then they will be doing something worse than stunted growth. Burned out christians ! I see a lot of them. They get disillusioned after serving and giving so much, left the church. Its just sad to see some were there for 10 yrs, 20 yrs, more. Just get their soul sucked, thinking that serving would blessed everything they ever wanted. But its not true. I see people losing jobs, not able to find life partner, not do well in business, feeling empty, divorces, etc. If it is said to be sin, then I agree, to use this one, WE ARE ALL SINNERS. So what's up with that? Just because a person is not blessed its because that person is not working towards it. For instance, how does one find a life partner, if one spends 80% of his or her time after work in ministries? Would you think that someone will find a special someone while serving? Maybe but not all the time. I've seen fellas serving 20 years, and still not find a life partner. Is that because they were punish because of sin? Of course not. Faith without works won't work. If you want to be a doctor, you need to study hard and pass your medical degree. Not serving all day long, praying that you become a doctor when you aren't going to medical school.
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Not that bad? But you complaint alot la. blush.gif

Anyway, I cannot foresee the future so I'm hoping that maybe one day I would like to do mission trip or something. Setup a non profit school for under privileged kids.

Teach them engineering or IT skills, etc..

Well, I got friends who are contented with being single in church. Seems that they enjoyed serving in ministries. Of course I'm just generalizing. We all want to have a life partner at some time of our life. But alas, life is not easy as pie.

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