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<blockquote data-quote="Hooper" data-source="post: 4362631" data-attributes="member: 46111"><p>It is easier to tear down a structure, than it is to build up a structure, or some times it is said</p><p>It is easier to tear down than it is to build up.</p><p></p><p>I ask hypothetically : Is this or is this not a True Statement.</p><p>I put this out not looking for an answer, just as a statement to ponder.</p><p></p><p>Now I share my thoughts on the above statement or saying;</p><p>When I first heard this statement my thought was this is a True Statement.</p><p>Then I started to ponder, What structure, who built the structure, how well is the structure built, what material is the structure built with, the more I pondered the more questions my mind came up with. Not because I am smart or anything close to being smart. How does my mind come up with these thoughts, I wonder.</p><p>Can a structure be built that can not be torn down, Is there a structure that can not be damaged by any thing?</p><p></p><p>I was born in Flesh, God gave Me a Spirit to live in this Flesh, He wove me in my Mothers Womb, He knew Me even before He created Me. He allows Me to think freely and to make my own choices. </p><p>My Flesh battles with My Spirit, to the point at times I wonder if it is going to tear Me apart in a sense.</p><p>The only thing that sooths my Spirit is God's Word. In that Word I find that there is an enemy that seeks to destroy and kill Me. Also in His Word it Points Me in a direction, for the only way I can ever be in His presence without being destroyed by Him. No Man can do this for me. I have to do it on my own. His Word tells me that once I make this choice to be allowed in His presence, that no Man or Enemy can take it away. He has never Lost One Spirit after they make the choice. If they deny the Choice they will never be allowed in His presence, they will however live in a place of torment, separated for eternity from God. God tells me to Live in Faith, that He will do what He says He will do. In His timing not mine. My walk in Faith will not be easy He tells Me, for many who have given their thoughts over to the Enemy are seeking to destroy me. They will be throwing darts of fire at Me trying to penetrate my Shield of Faith. So I should Shod my feet with Preparation, Gird My Loins with His Truth, Arm Myself with His Sword. Put on His Helmet of Salvation. His Gate is Narrow Few will Find it. His greatest Command He tells me is to treat my neighbor as I would treat myself. In such there will be no wrong. Who is my neighbor I wonder. Then He tells Me I must Forgive my Neighbor who trespasses against Me or He will not forgive Me of my trespasses. </p><p></p><p>These are My Beliefs, that No Man can Take from Me, They are based on The Holy Bible. I believe The Holy Bible is the only True Word. I believe it was handed down to Man by God, Jesus and The Holy Spirit. </p><p>I also know that not ever one is going to believe as I do. I expect resistance when I share My belief in God.</p><p>He told me it would come, but not to worry about it. Ultimately it is Him they are resisting, not Me. </p><p></p><p>I am a Christian. During my Walk in Life I joined a Masonic Fraternity, by asking a Mason and being accepted into a Lawfully Constituted Lodge of Masons. I did it on my own Free Will. Now some give me a title, Mason. I have also called myself a Mason. Did this action cause Me to loose my Salvation that I have based my Faith in. I firmly believe not. Are all Masons Christian? I believe not.</p><p></p><p>God also told Me thru His Word, go out into the World. Do not be afraid. I will protect you and guard you. You will make mistakes, but that I will be forgiven. I have provided a Savior for You. He Died for You. He Rose on the Third Day. If You believe this to be true you will be delivered at the end of your earthly journey to begin eternity with Me. Walk in Faith, Have Hope and Love, of these Love is the Greatest.</p><p></p><p>If you read this, I very much appreciate the time you spent to read it. I am sure I made mistakes in my thoughts, I always do. I apologize for this.</p><p></p><p>Thanks to All</p><p>And Look to the East My Brothers and Sisters.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hooper, post: 4362631, member: 46111"] It is easier to tear down a structure, than it is to build up a structure, or some times it is said It is easier to tear down than it is to build up. I ask hypothetically : Is this or is this not a True Statement. I put this out not looking for an answer, just as a statement to ponder. Now I share my thoughts on the above statement or saying; When I first heard this statement my thought was this is a True Statement. Then I started to ponder, What structure, who built the structure, how well is the structure built, what material is the structure built with, the more I pondered the more questions my mind came up with. Not because I am smart or anything close to being smart. How does my mind come up with these thoughts, I wonder. Can a structure be built that can not be torn down, Is there a structure that can not be damaged by any thing? I was born in Flesh, God gave Me a Spirit to live in this Flesh, He wove me in my Mothers Womb, He knew Me even before He created Me. He allows Me to think freely and to make my own choices. My Flesh battles with My Spirit, to the point at times I wonder if it is going to tear Me apart in a sense. The only thing that sooths my Spirit is God's Word. In that Word I find that there is an enemy that seeks to destroy and kill Me. Also in His Word it Points Me in a direction, for the only way I can ever be in His presence without being destroyed by Him. No Man can do this for me. I have to do it on my own. His Word tells me that once I make this choice to be allowed in His presence, that no Man or Enemy can take it away. He has never Lost One Spirit after they make the choice. If they deny the Choice they will never be allowed in His presence, they will however live in a place of torment, separated for eternity from God. God tells me to Live in Faith, that He will do what He says He will do. In His timing not mine. My walk in Faith will not be easy He tells Me, for many who have given their thoughts over to the Enemy are seeking to destroy me. They will be throwing darts of fire at Me trying to penetrate my Shield of Faith. So I should Shod my feet with Preparation, Gird My Loins with His Truth, Arm Myself with His Sword. Put on His Helmet of Salvation. His Gate is Narrow Few will Find it. His greatest Command He tells me is to treat my neighbor as I would treat myself. In such there will be no wrong. Who is my neighbor I wonder. Then He tells Me I must Forgive my Neighbor who trespasses against Me or He will not forgive Me of my trespasses. These are My Beliefs, that No Man can Take from Me, They are based on The Holy Bible. I believe The Holy Bible is the only True Word. I believe it was handed down to Man by God, Jesus and The Holy Spirit. I also know that not ever one is going to believe as I do. I expect resistance when I share My belief in God. He told me it would come, but not to worry about it. Ultimately it is Him they are resisting, not Me. I am a Christian. During my Walk in Life I joined a Masonic Fraternity, by asking a Mason and being accepted into a Lawfully Constituted Lodge of Masons. I did it on my own Free Will. Now some give me a title, Mason. I have also called myself a Mason. Did this action cause Me to loose my Salvation that I have based my Faith in. I firmly believe not. Are all Masons Christian? I believe not. God also told Me thru His Word, go out into the World. Do not be afraid. I will protect you and guard you. You will make mistakes, but that I will be forgiven. I have provided a Savior for You. He Died for You. He Rose on the Third Day. If You believe this to be true you will be delivered at the end of your earthly journey to begin eternity with Me. Walk in Faith, Have Hope and Love, of these Love is the Greatest. If you read this, I very much appreciate the time you spent to read it. I am sure I made mistakes in my thoughts, I always do. I apologize for this. Thanks to All And Look to the East My Brothers and Sisters. [/QUOTE]
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