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Another good example I'd like to share, are scriptures which are often used to support the Trinity (or lead to it based on misunderstanding of Jewish texts), are "agency texts". Sometimes you'll see a verse where one man does something, and then a later reference will say another man did something. Examples: Roman officer with the sick man and the Jewish Elders Jehovah and Satan and the incitement of David over the Census In Jewish law, there is a concept known as "Sheliah". This means "a man's agent is himself". This explains why the Jewish Elders are attributed the actions of a Roman officer in the alternative gospels. It also shows why both Satan and Jehovah are said to incite David, as one "allowed" the other to do so. In turn, it explains why Jesus has some of the titles of God and speaks for God at the same time, whilst worshipping him. For Jesus as the agent of Jehovah, acts as his "Sheliah" agent. Taking on names, roles, ranks, and speech, by means of representation. Thus, as opposed to trying to "fix" the supposed contradictions that God is "talking to and worshipping himself" (via the Trinity), it's a simple matter of Jesus being God in an agency way.

Late reply. Sorry to hear. I also hope you've been okay yourself with your health and recover well.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Brother, it is not about 'when' the end is coming.. even if it were 1000 years away, it matters not. For a moment, put yourself in the shoes of the 1st Century Christians... how far away were they from the end? They never saw it, but regardless, they focused on their faith, and were "in expectation"... this is not to say they were obsessing over a date or time, or how long it would be, but they were wary of their "heart conditions", their dedication to Christ, and his teachings, and worship of the Father Jehovah. Because they knew they would be judged "in the end". Remember the Proverb "delayed expectation makes the heart sick". This is what you (and many) are experiencing, because your focus has become "a means to an end". That "if I preach just a little longer, if I keep attending meetings... Armageddon will come tomorrow! And I won't have to wait any longer!". But expecting the 'end' to come tomorrow as a "basis" for "endurance" is not a good path. We all want the New Kingdom to come to this Earth, but, when it does, it will be for the righteous, those who are dedicated into putting on the new personality. Being a Christian is not merely defined by preaching the Gospel. It's a big part of it, but it's "living it", in your heart, in the way you treat people, the love you share, and feel. It's a way of life. Therefore, in your life as a Christian, let it be for the glory of our God and Father, and of his Son. "Therefore, whether you are eating or drinking or doing anything else, do all things for God’s glory " - 1 Corinthians 10:31 We will be judged in the end, whether it be at the coming of Christ, or in the resurrection, for the things we have done and will do. Thus, the message is this, "be baptised and believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved" (Acts 2:38, Acts 16:31). It's following his command, his teaching... not waiting on a date. That will come of its own accord, in the meantime, simply "be". There is no train to miss. Our victory and relief is not ensured by being alive during the time of his arrival, but by "being alive in spirit", living in accordance to Jehovah's will. Relax, and know our Lord Jesus comes when he comes, be it now, in 20 years, or 100 years. The end will come, we don't know when, but it's the promise of God which is our true endurance, that all who obey him and his Son, will inherit everlasting life, in one way or another. Live for God, because it is the "right thing to do", not because of expectation of the imminent end, or you will burn out quickly, it's a poor "foundation", which the "fires" of this world will burn to the ground, but the true foundation, our hope in Christ, our life of righteousness, and hope in the resurrection, and the Kingdom that will come, be it the next day from now, or far in the future, that is the "true foundation", which endures fire. "For no one can lay any other foundation than what is laid, which is Jesus Christ.+ 12 Now if anyone builds on the foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, 13 each one’s work will be shown for what it is,* for the day will show it up, because it will be revealed by means of fire,+ and the fire itself will prove what sort of work each one has built". - 1 Corinthians 3:11-13 "Who of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his life span? 26 If, therefore, you cannot do such a small thing, why be anxious about the remaining things?+ 27 Consider how the lilies grow: They neither toil nor spin; but I tell you that not even Solʹo·mon in all his glory was arrayed as one of these.+ 28 Now if this is how God clothes the vegetation in the field that today exists and tomorrow is cast into an oven, how much more will he clothe you, you with little faith! 29 So stop seeking what you will eat and what you will drink, and stop being in anxious suspense;+ 30 for all these are the things the nations of the world are eagerly pursuing, but your Father knows you need these things.+ 31 Instead, keep seeking his Kingdom, and these things will be added to you" - Luke 12:25-31 "You are going to hear of wars and reports of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for these things must take place, but the end is not yet... Concerning that day and hour nobody knows,+ neither the angels of the heavens nor the Son, but only the Father". - Matthew 24:6, 36

"How DARE you be our evolutionary ancestors! Curse you, planet of the apes!"

Well I should hope you don't spin in circles when pooping on the toilet.... 😂

I think this "issue", is just based on a person's personal "perceptions". The OP may feel going to the toilet is "embarrassing" or "humiliating", "dishonourable", but God obviously doesn't see it that way, nor did Jesus (and he had to go to the toilet as a man). It's all relative. Rather than our bodies needing to change, it's more likely our perceptions need to.

This isn't even a meme, this is just reality for me.

We also have to "define" what masculine vs feminine is. Is it having muscles? A deep voice? Small eyes? A bulky face? Body odor? Is it defined by your fashion sense, or your interests? It varies from culture to culture. In the UK, men dancing is often considered very "gay" or "homosexual", but go to another country and a man dancing is one of the most masculine activities he can do, and is regarded as a form of courting or attraction. Some women like men with pretty eyes or "angel faces" as they sometimes refer it. Historically, the colour pink was a man's colour because it reflected "strength" and boldness, whereas blue was for a woman because it reflected calm submission. But now we say "blue for a boy, pink for a girl". In history men wore high heels, as they were for horse riding, and they made the man look taller, accentuating his manliness, so it was seen as masculine for a man to have a high heel on his boot, but now, high heels are for women in most societies. Historically, men wore tights, because he showed off the calf muscle, again, showcasing something masculine, but now women wear them and men don't. What we 'can' say for sure is masculine by definition of biological manliness, is: -Tone of voice (as men naturally have deeper voices than women) -The way he walks (women walk with more hip, because naturally, this reflects child baring, where as men tend to walk more with the shoulders or chest, indicating strength, which expresses the natural order that men are stronger than women). -Facial hair, which naturally men grow and women do not (usually, though ageing comes into play) -Muscular bulk (men have more muscle mass than women) -Height (men are naturally taller than most women) However we see a lot of variety due to genetics of various families compared to another's, but "within" in a genepool, there is more consistency. Environments will play a part, because modern life does not require intensive physical labour anymore, so "if you don't use it you lose it". The "masculine genes" required for living out in nature, are slowly being lost most likely, because we don't use them, so this is genetic adaptation, the loss of these things will make a man more biologically "womanly" (if we go by nature, women are "built" for child rearing and raising kids in shelter, men are "built" for protecting, building and hunting). But then we have to ask the question, do these "masculine traits" reflect "morality" in any way? For example, does a short, beardless, skinny man who walks like a girl, gain God's disapproval? Does it make him a homosexual? Or as a man being a woman? Because that is a different matter altogether, is a "feminine man" who still marries women, "evil" or "wrong"? Is it due to imperfection? Or is it just a result of how we are made?

There is a "feminisation" of men in the last few years. Some people think its genetic, or due to diet, or even just culture. By "sign of the days", well, all we have to do is read the scriptures and see if it's in there. We know people "exchange natural affections for unnatural ones", whether make feminisation is part of it, who knows.

Very interesting how some people connect nostalgia with negative feelings, I've never felt that way about it. For me nostalgia is not a yearning for the past or a desire to go back, but an "experience" of the past with positive feelings. That for me is my personal definition of nostalgia.

Wow you were right @New World Explorer Donuts ARE the key to men's happiness and security.

I tend to be quite nostalgic, yes. I sometimes experience something that is almost "other worldly" when listening to music or watching something from childhood, which is combined with a feeling of warmth, happiness and goosebumps.