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- 4y ago
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 4y ago
You can't really know BUT you can read the bible and I don't think God would punish you like that. He loves you. He isn't looking ti harm you
- Date posted
- 4y ago
Well, that would be unknowable, right? How would anyone be able to know that?
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- 4y ago
Matthew 18:6 whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.
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- 4y ago
I've studied theology for many years and am an adult Reformed Christian. I can try to help you if you can rephrase your first question. As for whether the Lord will punish your mother for your sins, there is such a thing biblically as Divine Discipline. If something your mother has done has caused you to sin, then there is indeed the possibility of her facing punishment for that, depending on the situation. Likewise, if you do something to cause her to stumble spiritually, you too can receive a certain level of punishment. The question we are not given the answer to is "how much" and "what will God do to me?" We aren't told this. In a salvific sense (pertaining to your eternal opportunity to be with God in heaven) then we become more and more accountable for our sins the closer we get to the Lord. Those who don't have much of a relationship with God and have not set out to develop a relationship with Him, may not face the same type of Discipline as those that are close to Him may. For instance, just one type of discipline could be wherein the Lord allows something to happen in your life that He knows will draw you closer to Him in prayer. A worry, for instance, may cause you to pray to Him more often and this could be part of His purpose. The important thing to remember is not to put the Lord to the test. Stay faithful and obedient, confess your sins and ask Him to guide you into *righteousness.*
- Date posted
- 4y ago
The only thing that I can think is my lack of faith and probably influence over her, but shouldnt be me instead? She was the one who preached me the gospel
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- 4y ago
I'm sorry you are battling with this worry.. God knows you are worried about this. In my own heart as a Christian my answer would be no. We don't always understand why God allows such suffering, pain and trails to meet us in life. But there is always a purpose to draw us nearer to Him, to learn to rely on God and not our own understanding. Many people lose their children or parents at a young age. And it is such a heart breaking thing... God is close to the brokenhearted. I pray that you will genuinely feel His comfort and God will give you the answers your soul is longing for. If you would like to continue to talk more privately, I would be happy to give you my email.
- Date posted
- 4y ago
@JesusIsLord I’m a Christian and I understand you’re trying to help but rebuking nonbelievers with Scripture is NOT what God wants us to do. He wants us to show kindness and not judge.
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