Anonymous Coward User ID: 73086500 Finland 09/30/2016 05:16 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Keep your focus on the eternal instead of the temporal What words would you use to describe our society? Materialistic, sensual, impatient, indulgent, undisciplined--these are just a few. We're also a "have it now" culture. Satan specializes in presenting us with opportunities for instant gratification while promising us that indulging our appetites will bring us the satisfaction we seek. Human appetites, in themselves, are not sinful. In fact, they're God-given. However, because of our fleshly weaknesses, they need to be controlled. When our appetites rule us, we're in trouble. Paul likened the Christian life to that of athletes who are so focused on winning the race that they exercise self-control in every area of their lives (1 Corinthians 9:24-27). That's exactly how we're called to live, yet we lack the motivation, determination, and power to do so in our own strength. For this reason, we need to rely on the Holy Spirit within us. If we yield our lives to Him and step out in obedience to His promptings, we'll have the strength to say no when fleshly desires feel overpowering (Gal. 5:16). Another key to success is keeping our focus on the eternal instead of the temporal. Many decisions that seem mundane are in fact spiritually significant. Are you indulging an appetite that could result in the sacrifice of an imperishable reward in heaven? When the Enemy tempts us, he always tries to keep our attention on our desire and the pleasure of indulgence rather than on the eternal rewards and blessings we're forfeiting. Just remind yourself how quickly immediate gratification wanes and how long eternity lasts. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 72771570 United States 09/30/2016 05:18 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Keep your focus on the eternal instead of the temporal What is it you truly desire OP |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 72982707 United States 09/30/2016 05:20 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Keep your focus on the eternal instead of the temporal What is it you truly desire OP
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 72771570 control of ones spirit/energy/chakra and making your force sentient, thats what we should all desire |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 72771570 United States 09/30/2016 05:23 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Keep your focus on the eternal instead of the temporal
What is it you truly desire OP
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 72771570 control of ones spirit/energy/chakra and making your force sentient, thats what we should all desire Quoting: Anonymous Coward 72982707 Do you feel there is a universal process to that goal that would apply to all Or is it an individual journey towards those aims |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 72982707 United States 09/30/2016 05:31 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Keep your focus on the eternal instead of the temporal What is it you truly desire OP
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 72771570 control of ones spirit/energy/chakra and making your force sentient, thats what we should all desire Quoting: Anonymous Coward 72982707 Do you feel there is a universal process to that goal that would apply to all Or is it an individual journey towards those aims Quoting: Anonymous Coward 72771570 its universal in some sense, the mental journey and the spiritual exercises are the toughest, and are probably based on the individual's memories and mind processes, i think the key is being selfless mentally, and to reach that point you have to eat mainly veggetables and fruit with a ton of water, id say carbs dairy and meat should be used sparingly, if you want that you have to raise an animal or hunt it, the commercial farming creates alot of low energy and should be avoided, you have to exercise and meditate and work on breathing exercises, this, i think is the way to master your spirit/chakra/energy/force and make it sentient when your body decays, i am not religious in anyway and i dont recommend any organized religions, in fact id argue they create more low energy slaves then anything becasue they promote close mindedness, so in the end its a solo journey |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 73090298 United Kingdom 09/30/2016 05:34 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Keep your focus on the eternal instead of the temporal What is it you truly desire
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 72771570 End of suffering. Means end of disturbance of the mind. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 73084835 Ireland 09/30/2016 05:35 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Keep your focus on the eternal instead of the temporal Eyes on the prize! |