Have you ever taken something that wasn't yours?

[BK_Adores_Chase]

Have you ever lied?  Used Gods name in vain (ex:  G*d d*mn it)?  If so, by YOUR OWN admission, you’re a lying thief and a blasphemer.  That’s only 3 of the 10 commandments.

The Bible says the punishment for sin is Hell (1 Corinthians 6:10).  God is a Judge who made The Law (Psalm 7:11) and if He doesn’t serve you the sentence/punishment (Hell), He wouldn't be a good judge.

Think of it this way:  You steal a car.  The evidence is there, there’s no doubt that you’re guilty.  If the judge lets you go, he wouldn’t be a good judge.  He would probably lose his job.  You owe $50,000; you have no money and if you don’t pay the fine you’re going to prison for life, no parole.  All of a sudden someone comes into the courtroom and says, “I have $50,000 and I want to pay this fine for my friend because I love him/her and I know s/he doesn't have the money.”  You are now free to go; your fine has been paid.

That’s how it is with Christ.  He shed His innocent blood on the cross because although God hates sin, He loves sinners (Romans 5:8 ) and doesn't want anyone to go to Hell (2 Peter 3:9).  That is why He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for you – so you could have what you DON’T deserve:  Eternal life by faith in Christ (John 3:16).
You have to repent (stop/turn from your sin) and put your full faith and trust in Christ (1 John 1:9).  God knows you aren't perfect, all He wants is for you give Him your whole heart and live for Him (Matthew 22:37).

Every 24 hours, 150,000 people in the U.S. die – don’t wait until it’s too late (Job 14:5).  The Bible says life is like a vapor, here today and gone tomorrow (James 14:4).

[BK_Adores_Chase]

Seriously?  No one can take 2 minutes to read this?  No one can take 2 minutes to ask themselves if they are sinners in need of a Savior?  This is real.. God is real.  I try to evangelize once a day face-to-face and I can tell you that about 8 out of 10 people are headed straight for Hell.

Think about it..

[Freebase]

sorry but not to be mean or not its not a question on who did what and who is going to hell for what had ben its the regret on those actions that we come to forgive. shure we all had done things in the past that we all regret but to have people confess sins from there past on a public forum (& i do mean "PUBLIC") and not in private is like giving out details of all your private life in public and thats not good because humanity judges based on what they view and not what is. MIB (men in black) said it best "a person is smart but people are dumb and ignorant"

[tikihut5]

sorry but not to be mean or not its not a question on who did what and who is going to hell for what had ben its the regret on those actions that we come to forgive. shure we all had done things in the past that we all regret but to have people confess sins from there past on a public forum (& i do mean "PUBLIC") and not in private is like giving out details of all your private life in public and thats not good because humanity judges based on what they view and not what is. MIB (men in black) said it best "a person is smart but people are dumb and ignorant"

I agree.

[BK_Adores_Chase]

Well I have no idea who you are and I will more than likely never see you and even if I do I won't think, "hey, there's that lady from that forum"

The whole point of this is for you to realize you're a sinner in need of a Savior.  The Bible says all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.  Confess out loud or in secret, we are all still sinners and are helpless without the shed blood of Christ.

[BK_Adores_Chase]

All of our sins will be accounted for - unbelievers will pay for their sins in Hell or true believers sins have already been paid for when Gods wrath was poured out on His son.  Jesus paid for our sins with His innocent blood because John 3:16 for God so loved the world..

[djohnson43]

There is so many people who will use "G-d's name in vain" but it is usually in the heat of the moment. And yes I will admit that I do lie but nine times out 10 it is so I don't hurt somebodies feelings or if it is something I am discussing with my husband and my 12 year old comes in the room and wants to know what we were talking about. I don't believe just because you "sin" you will go to hell. I don't even believe in Hell.
I was born and raised Jewish and am damn proud of it. We were given the ten commandments on Mount Sinai all those years ago. Along with the five books of Moses or the old testament as it is called. But how many of you know there is actually 613 Laws and commandments spelled out in the old testament. Yes a lot are arcaic and out of date and don't apply anymore but we still respect them...

[reiddb]

The Bible is just about the most historically accurate book in the world~as far as ancient literature is found.  The things about sins and hell and a savior are not man's ideas....they are God's. The truth is whether you want to believe them or not, they are true.  Read the Bible. Humble yourself and ask God if what you read is true....(He wrote it through inspired writers....it's true) and IF it's true....you better know what is needed to be done.  God is RELATIONAL....it's not about punching in your work card.  Allow God to change your minds and LIVE FOR HIM!!!

[batmobile]

I don't steal... I will only take something if somebody says it is ok and I know they aren't going to miss it.  Who do you know likes a liar cheater or thief?

[Dynamite2013]

No I haven't and I taught my children to tell the truth because helping people and being honest is what always worked in my life. If someone lies to me I try to forgive them but if it is a thing that keeps happening I pray that they change and do the right thing. If they steal something I tell them to bring it back. I explain that God owns everything and if you are worthy to have it God will give it to you. That is what I learned in my life and whenever I need something it is always there. Thank you God for being there when we need you. amen.

[Freebase]

Well I have no idea who you are and I will more than likely never see you and even if I do I won't think, "hey, there's that lady from that forum"

The whole point of this is for you to realize you're a sinner in need of a Savior.  The Bible says all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.  Confess out loud or in secret, we are all still sinners and are helpless without the shed blood of Christ.

i think you missed the point i'll try to explain it in a story on how things can be misrepresentated though the other is ok and yes you might not see me at all in person (though there is a possibility that i live near you or know you even though its remote) but to spread the word of god is good but not by asking of others past sins.
story: a man was with a women for 2 years and she through him out. Then a few months later she told the man that she through out that she is pregnant with his child.

[Freebase]

The man knowing that the child wasn't his was prosecuted by people as mean and maniacal. then a DNA test later the man was proven to be not the father.
it really dose not have to be you in person or even just an account its the ridicule that some people don't understand
and for this very reason why theres such thing called a confession box (or boths)

[JediJohnnie]

Have you ever lied?  Used Gods name in vain (ex:  G*d d*mn it)?  If so, by YOUR OWN admission, you’re a lying thief and a blasphemer.  That’s only 3 of the 10 commandments.

The Bible says the punishment for sin is Hell (1 Corinthians 6:10).  God is a Judge who made The Law (Psalm 7:11) and if He doesn’t serve you the sentence/punishment (Hell), He wouldn't be a good judge.

Think of it this way:  You steal a car.  The evidence is there, there’s no doubt that you’re guilty.  If the judge lets you go, he wouldn’t be a good judge.  He would probably lose his job.  You owe $50,000; you have no money and if you don’t pay the fine you’re going to prison for life, no parole.  All of a sudden someone comes into the courtroom and says, “I have $50,000 and I want to pay this fine for my friend because I love him/her and I know s/he doesn't have the money.”  You are now free to go; your fine has been paid.

That’s how it is with Christ.  He shed His innocent blood on the cross because although God hates sin, He loves sinners (Romans 5:8 ) and doesn't want anyone to go to Hell (2 Peter 3:9).  That is why He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for you – so you could have what you DON’T deserve:  Eternal life by faith in Christ (John 3:16).
You have to repent (stop/turn from your sin) and put your full faith and trust in Christ (1 John 1:9).  God knows you aren't perfect, all He wants is for you give Him your whole heart and live for Him (Matthew 22:37).

Every 24 hours, 150,000 people in the U.S. die – don’t wait until it’s too late (Job 14:5).  The Bible says life is like a vapor, here today and gone tomorrow (James 14:4).

Great post,girlfriend!I'm glad to see you around.It's been quite a while!

[BK_Adores_Chase]

The man knowing that the child wasn't his was prosecuted by people as mean and maniacal. then a DNA test later the man was proven to be not the father.
it really dose not have to be you in person or even just an account its the ridicule that some people don't understand
and for this very reason why theres such thing called a confession box (or boths)

Confession box - that's Catholic - and that's so the priest can "forgive your sins" which he doesn't have the right to do, show me where in the Bible it says that.  God and God alone can forgive sins.

The whole purpose for asking people if they have lied or stolen is to help them realize that they are sinners even if they think they are "good people" if you show them God's mirror AKA 10 commandments, they are, by His standards, not good people at all.

[lvstephanie]

The man knowing that the child wasn't his was prosecuted by people as mean and maniacal. then a DNA test later the man was proven to be not the father.
it really dose not have to be you in person or even just an account its the ridicule that some people don't understand
and for this very reason why theres such thing called a confession box (or boths)

Confession box - that's Catholic - and that's so the priest can "forgive your sins" which he doesn't have the right to do, show me where in the Bible it says that.  God and God alone can forgive sins.

You're correct in that only God can forgive a person's sins. Which is why you're also wrong in saying that Catholic priests forgive your sins. The priests are there to listen to your confession and aid you in your reconciliation process, they may pose tasks for you to help make amends (ie tell the truth to the person you lied to), and perhaps help you to determine the root of your sin. Essentially they are there to "hold up God's mirror" as your metaphor goes. But they don't actually do the forgiving. It is like when a Catholic prays to a cross... They are not actually praying to the physical object, but rather the crucifix is used to aid a person to be mindful of how Jesus died for us.

I also disagree that being an unbeliever automatically means that you're bound to hell... When Jesus said "the only way to the Father is through me" doesn't mean that a person has to believe in the divinity of Jesus, that he died for our sins, etc. Rather the statement is more that Jesus exemplified the way we are to live, and to gain entry into heaven is to live in a similar fashion. So even though djohnson43 is Jewish (and hence doesn't believe in the divinity of Jesus), they may still go to heaven by loving their fellow man, respecting God's creation, not rushing to judgement, etc. Likewise a person living their entire life in the hinterlands of China that never read the Bible much less even heard of a person named Jesus might also still go to heaven were they to try to live a good life.