I have fallen by the wayside and wither. My faith is wavering because of the torment of this world and it is clear that I was never truly a Christian.
What do I do?
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ApexVeritas on scored.co
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For many of us, including me.
Still, the Holy Spirit has been working with me in that regard, too. The Lord understands that men can err when this particular energy isn't properly directed toward a loving wife. That's why we're encouraged to marry and have kids, to give this energy a productive and healthy outlet. However, the Lord also understands our situation and the environment in which we live, of how much our society and people have been corrupted, making it much harder to find a good woman to marry.
There are no guarantees in this life, except that we will suffer, either in our sin or in our faith, and that we will die and be judged. If our lives were easy, if all of our decisions properly dictated by God so we could not sin or suffer, our lives and choices would be meaningless. Our righteousness is all the more meaningful because we face hardship. Do not give up, because God has not given up on you. The moment you give up, in anything, you have surrendered yourself to failure.
Specifically, if you're struggling to find a good woman where you are, look elsewhere. Look in churches as far outside of cities as you can. Ask the elders in the churches. Look into singles groups that partake in hobbies you're interested in. Don't use dating sites, though. Only meet women in real life.
Still, the Holy Spirit has been working with me in that regard, too. The Lord understands that men can err when this particular energy isn't properly directed toward a loving wife. That's why we're encouraged to marry and have kids, to give this energy a productive and healthy outlet. However, the Lord also understands our situation and the environment in which we live, of how much our society and people have been corrupted, making it much harder to find a good woman to marry.
There are no guarantees in this life, except that we will suffer, either in our sin or in our faith, and that we will die and be judged. If our lives were easy, if all of our decisions properly dictated by God so we could not sin or suffer, our lives and choices would be meaningless. Our righteousness is all the more meaningful because we face hardship. Do not give up, because God has not given up on you. The moment you give up, in anything, you have surrendered yourself to failure.
Specifically, if you're struggling to find a good woman where you are, look elsewhere. Look in churches as far outside of cities as you can. Ask the elders in the churches. Look into singles groups that partake in hobbies you're interested in. Don't use dating sites, though. Only meet women in real life.