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1 John 4
Test the Spirits
1Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world.
4You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 5They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. 6We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit[a] of truth and the spirit of falsehood.
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Originally posted by JustMy2Cents
I would just like to know if others have experienced SUCH A DEGREE of synchronicity that you SIMPLY CAN'T GET PASSED IT, you have found NO EXPLANATION FOR IT, and have almost been driven to the point of insanity?
Originally posted by hexagramfifty
I am terribly sorry if you are developing schizophrenia. But, if you are not I think if you actually said these instances of synchronicity aloud, that is if you can remember them. It think you might find them a little trite and obvious.
18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
19Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
20For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
21Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
22Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
23And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
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Originally posted by SoulOrb
It is you directing yourself. Chances are you are a Star Seed, lost in the world trying to live life as you were meant to until this time. Energies are such that although you are caught up in life processes, your higher self is forcing itself through.
Originally posted by hexagramfifty
reply to post by JustMy2Cents
Well then, what exactly are these instances pointing to. And if you mention jesus christ again, I'll just move on.
Originally posted by JustMy2Cents
these "gods" in lab coats. Or maybe none of this is even real, a sick nitemare, a really bad dream. DAMN! Are my children even real?
Originally posted by greshnik
Obviously, the challenge was too much for you, the temptation was too high - you like your numbers too much, you enjoy your brain ability too much.
Originally posted by hexagramfifty
reply to post by JustMy2Cents
Well then, what exactly are these instances pointing to. And if you mention jesus christ again, I'll just move on.
Originally posted by SoulOrb
You are driving yourself into a state of confusion because you are trying to rationalize and relate to a book written in another time.
Originally posted by SoulOrb
Most of the things you discuss are fear. It is time to tell the mind to shut up, and focus on the things that matter to the spirit. The love for your kids, and there love for you. The love for your wife. Go for a walk and connect with a flower.
You are having the experiences. You are trying to fit them into a framework. Your framework is incomplete. Start over, make a new framework.
Originally posted by JustMy2Cents
That sounds excellent, all I have to do now is figure out how to start over
If you want to become whole,
let yourself be partial.
If you want to become straight,
let yourself be crooked.
If you want to become full,
let yourself be empty.
If you want to be reborn,
let yourself die.
If you want to be given everything,
give everything up.
The Master, by residing in the Tao,
sets an example for all beings.
Because he doesn't display himself,
people can see his light.
Because he has nothing to prove,
people can trust his words.
Because he doesn't know who he is,
people recognize themselves in him.
Because he has no goad in mind,
everything he does succeeds.
When the ancient Masters said,
"If you want to be given everything,
give everything up,"
they weren't using empty phrases.
Only in being lived by the Tao can you be truly yourself.
Stop thinking, and end your problems.
What difference between yes and no?
What difference between success and failure?
Must you value what others value,
avoid what others avoid?
How ridiculous!
Other people are excited,
as though they were at a parade.
I alone don't care,
I alone am expressionless,
like an infant before it can smile.
Other people have what they need;
I alone possess nothing.
I alone drift about,
like someone without a home.
I am like an idiot, my mind is so empty.
Other people are bright;
I alone am dark.
Other people are sharper;
I alone am dull.
Other people have a purpose;
I alone don't know.
I drift like a wave on the ocean,
I blow as aimless as the wind.
I am different from ordinary people.
I drink from the Great Mother's breasts.
Originally posted by JustMy2Cents
For the record, I am not one that believes that numbers have special meaning. I am a math buff, and I recognize that a number serves only to quantify something. However, my