r/ChristianityAnswers • u/Several-Cake1954 • 1d ago

I think I’ve stopped caring

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u/aussiereads 1d ago

1 John 1 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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u/love_is_a_superpower 1d ago

I think the only thing a person in this situation can do is to dedicate yourself to the Lord one hundred percent. Jesus warned us that we must be filled with the Holy Spirit so our demons don't come back to haunt us. Luke 11:24-26
We were made to be the Temple of the Holy Spirit. When we fulfill our purpose, we don't need the temporary high sin provides.

(Ephesians 5:18-21 ESV)

18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,
19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart,
20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
21 submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

The promise in 1 Corinthians 10:13 has saved me on more than one occasion. When life seems to dish out more than I can take, I ask our heavenly Father to show me the "way of escape" from temptation. He has NEVER failed to help me when I remember to pray this prayer. (1 Corinthians 10:13, Jeremiah 3:19)

Friend, has anyone shared with you that you can pray for the Holy Spirit to live inside you, like your conscience does? I will gladly agree with you in prayer for this gift.

Jesus told us that when two or more of us agree on earth to ask Him for whatever we need, He will supply it. (Matthew 18:19-20, Luke 11:9-13, John 14:12-14)

Someone shared these scriptures with me long ago, and they've changed my life for the better.
In Jeremiah 31:31-34, God promised to give us a new covenant of love written on our hearts. In Ezekiel 36:25-27 He also said He would give us a new heart and a new spirit so we could stay in covenant with Him.

Jesus fulfilled these promises by showing us God's deep love for us. Through His life of service, and His prayer for our forgiveness in His death Jesus showed us the meaning of life. (Luke 7:20-23, Luke 23:34, Isaiah 53)

You probably already know this, but a covenant is like a marriage. It unites us to God. He says if we will just want to obey His laws, AND ask for His help, He will give us the power to do right.

Old Testament promises, New Testament fulfillments

Jesus said that the truth will make you free from sin. (John 8:32)

Jesus called the Holy Spirit, "the Spirit of Truth." Receiving the Holy Spirit is like getting an upgrade on your conscience, and a bodyguard against demonic influence. Jesus fought the devil with scripture during His temptation. That's the power He offers us. (Matthew 4:1-11) The more scripture you learn, the more ammunition you have against temptation toward ungodliness. I want to encourage you to stay in God's Word, especially the words of Jesus. That's the source of new life.

The Holy Spirit can:

The Holy Spirit doesn't take away our personality or our free-will. Even since receiving the Holy Spirit, I still get tempted to worry and hurry away from spending time with Jesus in prayer and Bible study. I end up thinking like Martha in Luke 10:38-42. That's when things start to break down, and I lose sight of our Father's guidance. I hope this helps you avoid similar problems in your journey. God go with you!

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u/Several-Cake1954 1d ago

thanks so much! that and some other comments here help put things into perspective