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  72.  @bettinak.4  You're right that the problem is when the husband and children aren't the priority. If you want to live in a multi-generational family, then I pray that you be blessed by that, but you can't actually use the Bible to support that nor can you use it to claim that the Proverbs 31 woman was an "entrepreneur". There seem to be two schools of thought. One view is that when a couple gets married the spouse is assimilated into the extended family and is under their control and authority. The Biblical view is that the son LEAVES his father and mother and becomes one with his wife and they start a new family unit. Genesis 2:24 KJV - Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. It's wonderful to care for and help extended family members, but that doesn't have to mean multi-generational living. The Proverbs woman was wealthy and had "maidens" or servants. You don't hear of her living with her extended family, but her husband and her children. She worked hard but she was physically making food and clothing for her household and planting a vineyard with her own own hands. She gave her handmade goods to a merchant to sell. Her focus was her household not doing business. Older women are supposed to teach younger women, not raise the children for the mother while she works as an "entrepreneur". Wives and mothers are supposed to be keepers at home, guide the house and submit to their own husbands, not their extended family. Titus 2:3-5 KJV 3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; 4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. 1 Timothy 5:14 KJV - I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
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  113.  @MusicBlik  Unfortunately the problem with these groups is that they don't understand and believe the gospel and therefore they are not saved. This is not my view; it is genuine Christianity. Being saved by grace through faith. Being wrong about this leads to eternal damnation. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 KJV [1]Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; [2]By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. [3]For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; [4]And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: [5]And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: [6]After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. [7]After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. [8]And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. [9]For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. [10]But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. [11]Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed. Romans 10:9-10 KJV [9]That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. [10]For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
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  203. Along the lines of what you are saying, nurturing the people who are already in Canada, I wonder why hardly anyone seems to be discussing encouraging Canadians to focus on their own families and having more children. I know the immediate response is, "It's too expensive!" However single people and people without children may not be aware that there is a substantial tax credit for each child. I was shocked to learn that low income and middle class families were receiving a monthly amount for each child. One couple shared that it literally paid their (affordable) rent! That's certainly not to say people should have children just to receive such a credit, but the point is that they could still, in this day and age, have large families and keep the mother at home to raise the next generation. When they are raised with good moral character and a strong work ethic, children become adults that contribute a great deal to society. That is how the population used to grow, by the multiplication of children in large families. Instead the fear of the cost of everything keeps people set on stopping their own fertility. The aging population gets older and there is hardly anyone in the next generation to fill their jobs or to talk care of them in their old age. This isn't just an issue in Canada, but in many countries around the world, where the governments are literally creating financial incentives for families to have children, the problem is so dire. The birth rate has been plummeting through out the world and most countries are only growing through immigration, which can be an almost artificial kind of growth, as you mentioned those people may leave and/or not end up contributing more than they are receiving.
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  281.  @psychlops924  We don't have prophets today in the sense that there is nobody to write a new book like Moses. The Bible has already been written. The next time it is certain prophets will be around is during the seven year tribulation when Moses and Elijah, the two witnesses come back in Jerusalem. Revelation 11:3-10 KJV 3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. 4 These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth. 5 And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed. 6 These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will. 7 And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them. 8 And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified. 9 And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves. 10 And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth. Matthew 24:24 KJV - For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
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  283.  @psychlops924  There are no new prophets of God today or in Joseph Smith's time. Just many false prophets deceiving. No need to try to make it confusing. We are not saved by a church or a prophet or by good works. Learn the true Gospel and please get saved, before it's too late. 2 Peter 2:1-3 KJV [1]But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. [2]And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. [3]And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV [1]Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; [2]By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. [3]For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; [4]And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 10:9-11 KJV [9]That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. [10]For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. [11]For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
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  317.  @donacantillo  Obviously everyone has to determine what will work for their family. Living modestly while still being close to jobs is important. It's possible to live outside a city and commute, etc. Perhaps live in a manufactured home or "trailer", like millions of Americans do, etc. Get another job that pays more. The trades are great for men to work in and some pay very well. Opportunity is out there; it's not entirely hopeless. Nothing is impossible with God. Maybe you mean Medicaid and not Medicare; those are two different things. In countries like Canada universal healthcare is "free" and paid for by taxation. That is a better model. Nobody is judged for receiving the same free healthcare that everyone receives. Both Canada and the US have "pro-natal" policies which actually support citizens having children. This means that those countries are experiencing a below replacement level birth rate so they offer financial support in the form of things like tax incentives to the citizens to encourage them to have children. The government knows that if nobody has children then nobody will grow up and pay taxes and fund the government. For example in Canada they have a monthly child tax benefit which average low and middle income families qualify for. That ends up being over $500 a month per child! In the USA parents may get thousands back on their tax refunds for each child. In the past children were seen as a blessing and an asset because they provided more hands to help on the family farm or in the family business. Nowadays children are generally seen as a curse and a burden because people sit at home and don't work with their hands in the same way they did back then and they are "just another expensive mouth to feed". So many people today don't want children at all. It's all about perspective.
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  367.  @jeremylynn8631  Groups like the Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses and Seventh Day Adventists are considered "cults" because they stray from foundational tenets of the Christian faith. They add to Scripture and they twist Scripture to suit their own beliefs. They were started around the same time and were led by prophets. Technically they are false prophets because they made predictions that never came to pass. SDA was started by a woman which indicates doctrinal issues immediately. They all say that they are regular Christians but they cannot be when their beliefs deviate that far. There has to be distinction between them and regular, basic Christianity. It's good to learn about what these groups believe but I believe in Bible believing Christianity. The kind that doesn't deviate from good doctrine and the word of God. I have experience with a strict vegetarian (vegan) diet too and I do not think it is good for long-term health, so I can't really be fooled with that. I have nothing personally against any of these people, I wish this weren't so... But I really do not want to see anyone misled by false doctrine and believing lies about God or how He has things set up. We all do this at some point and need to have things straightened out with God's truth. We have to continually keep studying God's word. I'm looking forward to when Jesus reigns on the earth for 1000 years and there is peace during the millennial kingdom. Not all believers, but a portion of believers will be reigning with him. We will have glorified bodies then. Look into it and get excited because it's in the Bible and it's 100% going to happen. Praise the Lord of Lords and King of Kings! 1 Timothy 2:9-14 KJV [9]In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; [10]But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. [11]Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. [12]But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. [13]For Adam was first formed, then Eve. [14]And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. Matthew 7:15,22-23 KJV [15]Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. [22]Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? [23]And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. 2 Timothy 2:15-16 KJV [15]Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. [16]But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
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  388.  @glitzerplastikchichi  That's your opinion and the world's ways. If that is how you would prefer to live, that is absolutely your right to do so. A lot of how people approach family is cultural. According to the Bible, a man leaves his father and mother, becomes one with his wife and his wife keeps the house, as a joyful mother of children. It is not irresponsible to be a mother, raising your own young children. Rather, it is being responsible for what God has given you to care for as a parent. Fathers too play a Biblical roll in raising their own children. The nuclear family isn't modern, it was there from the beginning of time, with Adam and Eve. If a father unfortunately passes or abandons the family, God still provides for the woman and her children. That never changes. That is also when extended family are supposed to step in, to help the widow according to the Bible. Since that is often not the case, in today's modern society, then the Lord can provide through a job or other form of income, etc. Psalms 113:9 KJV - He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD. Mark 10:7-8 KJV 7 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife; 8 And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh. Ephesians 6:4 KJV - And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Genesis 4:1 KJV - And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. 1 Timothy 5:3-4 KJV 3 Honour widows that are widows indeed. 4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.
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  481.  @InternetJury  We are not all related as God's creation. That would mean that we are brothers also with animals and rocks, merely because God created everything and everyone. We become "sons of God" by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. We have to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, otherwise we are "children of disobedience" and will be cast into hell and the lake of fire with Satan and his (fallen) angels/devils. True believers are "children of light" not of darkness. Jesus even said that only those that did the will of God were related to Him. John 1:11-12 KJV 11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Ephesians 5:6-11 KJV 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. Mark 3:33-35 KJV 33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren? 34 And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.
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  633.  @gamayun6102  It has been the ends times since our Lord and Savior left. In the past God sent a flood. But next time He is going to destroy the earth with fire and every eye shall see Him first. Revelation 1:7-8 KJV [7]Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. [8]I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. 2 Peter 3:4-13 KJV [4]And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. [5]For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: [6]Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: [7]But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. [8]But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. [9]The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. [10]But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. [11]Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, [12]Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? [13]Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
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  671.  @grigorigahan  The original purpose of the US education system was to teach people to read PRIMARILY so that they would be capable of reading the Bible for themselves. The ability to read was an empowering act for people fleeing religious persecution and they wouldn't have been concerned about any of the nonsense that has been tacked on since then. You seem to be assuming a great deal. A good parent does not either neglect their child nor cripple them. A parent's job is to teach, train and strengthen a child so that they can leave the home and live successfully and safely WITHOUT their parents. An adult child should not be controlled or manipulated and dictated to about which career to have, who to marry or how to raise their own children, etc. At that point, the adult child is fully responsible for making their own decisions. As someone that was sadly raised without the Lord and who went to public and private schools, I was "in a prison of those beliefs", as you put it. As a former non-believer I used to think that God and the Bible were complete fairy tales and that Christians were idiotic hypocrites... A lot of that was simply training from friends, family, society and "education." I began to search for the truth as an adult which led me straight to a genuine faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. I only wish that I had been homeschooled, protected from this wicked world and had been taught the Bible from a young age. It would have benefited me greatly and it wouldn't have taken me so long to come to a knowledge of the truth. But the good thing is now I have a genuine relationship with my Heavenly Father and that matters far more to me than any relationship with an earthly parent. So you are right, parents can be a boring backstory and that is especially true for a lost parent and their born again adult children. As a believer my true family is now other believers who I will be with for eternity. I pray that someday soon you will know the same joy and peace. Matthew 12:48-50 KJV 48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? 49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
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  674.  @dzed5579  Many people that profess that they are "Christians" are not Christians at all and that was even said by at least one of the people that picked Peter and Titus up. He called them "Sunday morning Christians." There is a vast difference between being "religious" and having a genuine relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Blaming sinners for the problems in this world is correct because all people have a sin problem that can only be remedied by trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation from sin, mortal death (and wrath of God). Through Christ's sacrifice for us we can receive eternal life. The fact that more and more people are rejecting their Creator than ever before alone proves that the world is going straight to hell. Wide is the path and many walk on it. Sorry, you can't solely blame God's people for all the ills of the world. The responsibility lies with all sinners... Many religions are totally opposed to the God of the Bible and are indeed serving Satan. Satan is the god of this world. Matthew 7:13-14 KJV 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. 2 Corinthians 4:4 KJV - In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
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