What is the greatest weapon used by our adversary, the devil?

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   Norine Williamsposted 9 years ago

   "What is the most effective tool he uses against believers and non believers alike?" 
   
   We ALL know that Satan is "The Father of LIES" (John 8:44); therefore, DECEPTION is his "most effective tool (through RELIGION) against... ALL!"  HALF TRUTHS through RELIGION (as in the Garden with Eve; Genesis 3:4), continues to be "believed" today!!!
   
   Jesus died to send "believers" the "gift" of the Holy Spirit (John 14:26; 16:13) in addition to the shedding of His blood for the remission or our sins and the "gift" of grace and mercy (which RELIGION places MOST emphasis on), but forget (HALF TRUTH) the greatest "gift" for "mere man" (because "we" CAN"T do anything without Him (Holy Spirit)!!!  See the HALF TRUTH???
   
   If the Holy Spirit will "lead and guide us into "ALL" truth" in this world, don't you think you need Him?  RELIGION has not taught this!  The NEW COVENANT is a SPIRITUAL Covenant and one can't be "IN CHRIST" or serve Him without Him (Holy Spirit; John 14:26 "in MY name")!!!  John 4:23-24 says {paraphrasing} "TRUE WORSHIPERS" (LISTEN!) "MUST" WORSHIP IN "SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH"!!! 
   
   Today, everyone seems to be MORE CONCERNED with END TIMES rather than being prepared for the "INEVITABLE!"  End Times WILL HAPPEN for ALL as prophesied in Scripture, but we MUST be "READY!"  What's more important, knowing when and how it will happen or "BEING READY FOR ETERNAL LIFE?"  See how Satan continues to "DECEIVE?"  He's now sidetracking MOST from what we are to do to get "READY!"
   
   Saints, don't continue to let him ("the devil") DECEIVE!  Did not Jesus ask us to "WAIT" (Acts 1:4) for "HELP" from the HOLY SPIRIT (John 14:26; 16:13) which is the POWER (Acts 1:8) against "principalities" (Ephesians 6:12) in this world (SATAN or "demonic spirits")?  We can't do it alone!!!  Jesus knew this and is why He sent "THE PROMISE" to "HELP" because He loves us!!! 
   
   RELIGION HAS NOT TAUGHT THIS FOR THIS IS THE KEY TO "FIGHT" SATAN AND THE DEVIL DOES NOT WANT US TO KNOW THIS!!!
   
   If you have not received the POWER of the HOLY SPIRIT, go back and "WAIT" for POWER from on high, wherewith you will be able to "withstand"  the "principalities" ("demonic spirits") of this world!!!
   
   What's MORE IMPORTANT???   The HOLY SPIRIT will "reveal" ALL TRUTH (plus MANY MORE BENEFITS) in HIS WORD and you will be "READY" for END TIMES and not be UNPREPARED for END TIMES which is INEVITABLE!!!
   
   Love,
   Mrs. Norine
   A Vessel for Christ

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      YES!  YOU'RE RIGHT FOR YOU ARE SATAN!!!
      HOW WOULD U LIKE FOR SOMEONE TO DO YOUR "MOM" LIKE THAT (IF TRUE?; JOHN 8:44)?
      IF TRUE, REMEMBER: WHAT GOES DOWN, COMES AROUND!!! (PROVERBS 26:27)!!!

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      JG Hemlockposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Who has taught you to continue to call people Satan? You should be praying for them. Only pharisees call people that. These are sinners and He loves them. You should really stop calling people these things. I think Satan has you in his grips unawares

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      BTW: "Welcome back!!" 
      "Get the behind me "SATAN" (Matt 16:23)!  JESUS taught me!  Question is "WHO TAUGHT YOU" & has you "in his grips" awares?
      
      You continue to DEFY SCRIPTURE!

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      JG Hemlockposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Are you really a JW or is somebody just twisting those Religious panties up your butt? Jesus hasn't taught you to go around calling people Satan. Only a pharisee would say that. You are a JW & that explains it all. Yes CULT.

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      "Jealous" SATAN? Why ur dad (Jn 8:44) got "kicked out" of heaven!
      U r WORST than a cult!  A wolf in sheep's clothing (Matt 7:15) proclaiming righteousness in JESUS' Name!!!
      I don't have 2 use..
      U just called JESUS what (Matt 16:23)?

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      JG Hemlockposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      You just made my point. A fanatical pharisee from the CULT of JW. Should I expect anything less on April foo's day? Okay foo foo...settle down now. You getting those Religious JW Cult panties wedgied up your butt to high? I think so.

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      All talk?  U should READ!  Matt 16:23 (JESUS SAID) "Get thee behind me "SATAN"!!!  Again, u called JESUS a what??? - "A pharisee?"   HE "sees!" Explain calling HIM a "foo..foo" member of JW cult w/HIS panties...!"  I speak HIS WORD!

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      JG Hemlockposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      He was God foo-foo...you are not. Calling people Satan is wrong. You are so far from knowing the Good News of Yeshua. It is the SPIRIT not the Law that brings life. Get that wedgie out and get LIFE! Get out of the cult you are IN & HAVE LIFE!

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      If one is "Christ-like," he SUPPOSED to be like Him? U know anything about that? Well, if He said, I can "repeat His Word" SATAN! Jn 7:24 "Judge "righteous" judgment" & what is more "righteous" than His WORD? SATAN!

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   Emmanuel Simeonposted 9 years ago

   Well, I believe there is God, and nothing stops me from believing that, because I have seen many things as proof.
   
   God exists, and Satan exists, but you better choose God if you don't want to end up regretting it later.

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      tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Right on Emmanuel, it's as simple as you say!

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      BUT "put on the WHOLE ARMOR of GOD" to be able to STAND AGAINST "THE WILES OF THE DEVIL" (Eph 6:10-18)!!!

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   SANJAY LAKHANPALposted 9 years ago

   The weapon, which is greatest for one, may not be fatal for the other. For one it may be lust, for another it could be pride, or vanity or greed, or wealth, or ambition etc., etc. It may have different connotations for different people. As an epitome of whole discussion, it could be summed up as a Desire, if I am not mistaken.

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      SATAN COMES "BETWEEN ONE'S EARS" TO MAKE HIS BELIEVE (DECEIT) RIGHT IS WRONG & WRONG IS RIGHT, BUT STUDY THE WORD OF GOD (II TIM 2:15) TO FIND WHAT GOD "DESIRES!"

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   HenrytheTruthposted 9 years ago

   WE ARE OUR OWN BIGGEST ADVERSARIES. WE STAND WHILE EVIL TAKES ROOTS, WE DO NOTHING, WE GIVE EXCUSES, WE DON'T BELIEVE, WE DON'T HAVE FAITH.

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      tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Well said, the only "power" the devil has is the power we give him, otherwise he'd slay us all.

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      HenrytheTruthposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      @ TSAD you are so true, the devil can only overpower us as long as we LET HIM OR HER......

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      He has "slayed us all" IF no "POWER" to slay him! Ephesians 6:11-18! Can't ALL "see" our ONLY HOPE is in the WORD of GOD (Holy Spirit HELPS)!  My people perish for LACK OF KNOWLEDGE" (Is 4:6)!

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      HenrytheTruthposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      @ Norine, God is our power, rely on Him and He WILL SET THE PATH STRAIGHT

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Why don't u read?  Did I not say that? Who do u thk the HOLY SPIRIT is? GOD!!! Why do u thk I quoted Eph 6:11-18???  GOD'S WORD! READ IT!!! READ THIS ALSO: Is 4:6!!! All ppl do on HP is TALK but never READ!!! Especially the WORD of GOD!!! (Is 4:6)!!!

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      tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      SO NORINE, TELL ME WHERE ARE YOU BURIED? I LOOK AROUND AND SEE MANY PEOPLE, ARE THEY GHOSTS? OR ZOMBIES?

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      HenrytheTruthposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      @ Norine, just wanted to confirm what you said. Yes, its God. @TSAD dunno what to say

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      @TSAD: R u a blvr? If so, why defy Scripture? Did u read Eph 6:10-18? We r ALL spirits, housed in a body fighting against spirits (v12) "spiritual wickedness!"
      @Henry: Typed wrong book!  It's Hosea 4:6 v Isaiah 4:6!

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      @TSAD R u really that "spiritually" immature? Do u even believe in spirits? U blv there is a "devil" who is a wicked "spirit" why don't u blv there is a good "Spirit" (GOD)?
      @ Henry: I quoted Isaiah 4:6 vs HOSEA 4:6!  Sorry!

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       tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       NORINE, ARE YOU SAYING THE DEVIL CAN SLAY SPIRITS? NO ONE BUT GOD CAN CREATE OR DESTROY A SPIRIT. WHAT SCRIPTURE ARE YOU TWISTING TO SAY THAT? THE DEVIL HAS NO SUCH POWER.

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       rodrigo sebidosposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       "The world will not be destroyed by evil alone but by those who watch and do nothing" Sounds familiar?

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       HenrytheTruthposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       @TSAD..I think @Norine is emotional and also has a legitimate argument. The problem is that he has knowledge but lacks wisdom and understanding. He is not willing to listen

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       tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Yeah, that's only one of her (many) problems as you will see if you watch her behavior and rhetoric.

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       HenrytheTruthposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Didn't know Norine was a Her...But Like God would demand of us, I admire the fire in her and think she has a point, only needs to listen to others.

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       tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       She reminds me of this passage: "She followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved." You know what Paul did with her, right?

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       HenrytheTruthposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       @TSAD no tell me...I am not a believer of the New Testament

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       tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       ACTS 16:16-18 She kept this up for many days. Finally Paul became so annoyed that he turned around and said to the spirit, "In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!" At that moment the spirit left her.

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       HenrytheTruthposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       @TSAD...That's why I don't believe in the old testament. Why would he push her away...That means just like  @Norine..Paul wasn't patient with people. Come to think of it, was the woman telling lies? She was just telling the truth, over and over and o

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       tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       HtT that was in the new testament.Before u claim to not believe in it I'd suggest you actually study it.That scripture said she doggedPaul for days,that's not patience?Old&new testmnts areGod's spoken words,u can't pick&choose what to believe

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       HenrytheTruthposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       @TSAD you can if you don't believe in Jesus Christ. Christians and Muslims are idol worshippers. They worship Religion instead of God. Casing point being.....That in order to enter Heaven, you must be born again by Christ...That's NOT TRUE

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       Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       @TSAD: Yes he does!  “we are a “spirit” housed in a body” (Gen 1:27; created n HIS image-SPIRIT; Jn 4:23-24! If “created in HIS image,” we're spirit also only “housed in a body!” SATAN wants our spirit & if “unbeliever,” our spirit is "SLAIN!"

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       tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       HtT,ur mistake,&we all make mistakes,is that true Christianity is't a religion&as long as you equate it toother religions you'll never know truth https://philippians1v21.wordpress.com/w … -religion/

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       Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       What "religion?" BIBLE says I Cor 6:19 "..ur body is the temple of the HS.." I Cor 5:5 "..that the spirit may be saved..." BIBLE SAYS NOT "RELIGION!" (II Tim 2:15)!
       Hen: No NT blvr? CHRIST DIED IN VAIN! She was"mocking!" Spirit left? ONLY GOD!

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   Sherelyn Arellanoposted 9 years ago

   Well, I think it is our unawareness. Our opponent sees our wrong foot, knows very well our falling point. Once we acknowledge those things we are unaware of, we somehow looses our ties with our adversaries. I can't name any imperfection of a human, because there are some instances that one's weakness is another one's strength. My point here is, adversaries come in the starting line, when you are raw and the chances are high.

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Hosea 4:6!!!

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   DaveOnlineposted 9 years ago

   He attacks our minds and tries to make us think & act like him.

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      AMEN!  It's all "between the ears" & is why we need to do as Eph 6:10-18 says!

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   Mr. Happyposted 9 years ago

   The Human Mind. For the most part, we deceive ourselves.

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      Ericdierkerposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      I always love that concept. If only the enlightened ones know reality and the billions do not. What is this reality? If it is not real for the billions then is it real? What a strange concept is deception. We all deceive ourselves so is that reality?

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      One may think it's "their mind," but Scripture says "demonic spirits" vs "THE SPIRIT" (Eph 6:12)!

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      Ericdierkerposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Norine that is an interesting translation of what the scripture says. You are pretty liberal in translating things to suit your thoughts. Be careful there.

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Eric: U're pretty "liberal" in YOUR "interpretation" literally! Be careful (II Cor 3:6)!
      IF GOD SAID (Eph 6:12) "We wrestle...w/"principalities" (demonic spirits v Holy Spirit), who r u to call HIM "a liar?"
      What's ur "interpretation?"

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      Ericdierkerposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      "The written law brings death, but the Spirit gives life."

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      GOD'S not talking "law," but "being prepared for battle against demonic spirits" (Eph 6:12 "spiritual wickedness") with the WORD(spiritual warfare)in Eph 6:10-18!
      Why r u "out of context" this mrng?
      Satan KNOWS ur an asset 2 GOD & fights u hard

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      Mr. Happyposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      http://hubpages.com/religion-philosophy … -Necessity : )

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      GOD HATES DECEPTION (LIES) & is why HE'S WRITTEN WORD for ALL to KNOW!!!
      "These 6 thgs doth the LORD hate:..."
      READ Proverbs 6:16-19!!!
      Your HUB DEFIES Scripture re: DECEPTION!

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      LoliHeyposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Mr. Happy:  Why did you link your hub?  What does your hub have to do with the question?

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       Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Loli: Do u not realize by now?  (See my resp to the Q: "How do you know the diff between the False Christ & the Real Christ?" on HP!)
       Didn't the Scribes & Pharisees do the same thg to JESUS?

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       Mr. Happyposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Goodness gracious, why did I link my hub? I wrote that we deceive ourselves that is the greatest weapon the Devil can use, our weak minds: we deceive ourselves and the hub explains how we often NEED to deceive ourselves. And we do it often.

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       Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       GOD says just the opposite (Prov 6:16-19)!!!
       Who'd we rather believe, u r GOD (Acts 5:29)?

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       rodrigo sebidosposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       All God's creation is perfect, it's what you do that matter whether you are on God's side or the Devil's side?

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       Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       All "was perfect" before Adam fell!  Now imperfect if not IN CHRIST!

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       Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       All was "perfect" until Adam fell! 
       NOW if NOT IN CHRIST (Galatians 1:6-9) = "ACCURSED!!!

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   Pacesetter Abbeyposted 9 years ago

   Temptation is a very handy tool used by the devil. The devil's main goal is to lead man to sin irrespective of his/her religion. Sin is not just an abomination, it is a like a virus that eats deep and deep into your consciousness. Once sin becomes a consistent act, the devil gains a stronghold on your free will.

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Once Satan realizes one's weakness(es), WOW, he's on it (them) & becomes "like a virus that eats deeper & deeper into your consciousness!"
      Why so many "rooted & grounded" in their "twisted" beliefs!

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      Pacesetter Abbeyposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Even Jesus was tempted!
      Norine: I would love it if you can expatiate on your last sentence "why so many . . ." Thanks.

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      1st of all I want to thk 1 for moving a demon's comment for saying he "had sex w/a nun."ONLY shows he's Satan TOO(Matt7-21-23)!
      Yes, "Jesus was tempted" & why He can "judge us ("flesh") righteously"(Heb 4:15)!
      MOST "Christians" blv SAVED but no H

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   Raymond Ahmadposted 9 years ago

   For me, I feel the devil likes the woman nature, He uses it mostly to his advantage. right from day one, he uses eve and over history great men has fallen at the hands of women guile.
   And in todays world, its women nudity everywhere confusing the mind of men. Women are Man weakness and the devil knows this. A wise man once said if a Man can control his urge for women and sleep,he'd be successful.
   So to me the greatest weapon of the devil is Woman.

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      LoliHeyposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Well...this answer is going to go over well...

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      He should've "WAITED" for the Holy Spirit (if a believer) & would see women as a "soul" rather than flesh (Gal 5:16-26)!
      Gal 3:28 "There is neither Jew nor Greek, bond nor free, male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus." 
      Study Ray!!

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      Link10103posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      If nudity of women confuses you, it probably has nothing to do with the devil...

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      tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      LOL LOLI

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      fpherj48posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Ray...Another very wise man gave us the words to clear up that confusion.
      He said, "Me Tarzan, you Jane."  (Link, you have a point there!) LMAO!   This concludes the lesson for today class. In order 2 Beat the devil...You guys need to SLEEP MORE!

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      Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      U guys need to stay awake more, study WORD & move from carnal to spiritual! In other words - GROW UP for u see "carnality" is not working for u or u wouldn't be "tempted" from which derives sin (Gal 5:16-26)!

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      getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Since God is clearly a misogynistic psycho, who was created in the minds of patriarchal tyrants, this makes perfect sense. Good answer! Also gays...since God is also a homophobe--the devil is using gays too.

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      LoliHeyposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Of course it would make sense to Getitrite.

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      getitriteposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      As a woman, I don't understand how u can just overlook the low value that is assigned to women by this Neanderthal God that u have put all your trust in. If i were a female, instead of worshiping, I would be burning bibles!
      Sounds like Stockholm's

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       roobposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       As a boy who grew up straight when I tried the devils side I started to have gay thoughts & other perversions that felt SO WRONG. After I got back with the Lord they left my mind and I feel SO MUCH CLEANER NOW!(: a woman who fears God is praised&

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       tsadjatkoposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       SO getitwrong would burn bibles if only he were a woman?that sounds like he really doesn't care about them much,if he feels women should be burning Bibles where is his Chivalry? Well golly,he should be burning for themNOW.How misogynistic!

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       fpherj48posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       roob..U had homosexual ideations.U R Gay. I'll bet U do feel "cleaner" but the reality is,UR no less gay. If the Lord works 4 U..hold on as long as U can.When U move out of Dad's home & get a job in the world. U'll B out of the closet, quickly.

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       LoliHeyposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Good for you Robert!  You must take captive your thoughts!  You can be delivered from homosexuality!

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       fpherj48posted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Michele Bachman and her gay husband are soooo proud of you.  That's correct...JUST PRAY THE GAY AWAY!  Utter & sheer ignorance of the highest degree. Ever thought to just BE who God made you to be??

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       Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       GOD didn't say ANYPLACE in Scripture He made GAYS!  As a matter of fact "READ" sometimes rather than blowing hot air (Rm 1:21-32) v26"..for even their women did chg the "natural use" into that which is "against nature:"v27& likewise also the men.

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    Anjiliposted 9 years ago

    The devil adds small simple lies to the truth to ensure you get totally confused about the truth and hence get lost. Lies are his greatest weapon. Remember this statement by the devil to Eve "Did God say that you should not eat of this tree........." Follow through and you will know what I mean.
    
    God says "Do not kill", yet some people are led by the devil to imagine they will please God by killing. Do they think God has no power to eliminate what he has created to task a sinful human being to do it for Him? That would be an incompetent God huh!

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       Norine Williamsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

       Yes!  "Half-Truths" or "twisted" doctrine as I call it!
       Josh 24:15 "choose!"  WE have the authority to do as we pls now!  He has left instructions (WORD) & allows us to do either good or evil w/o interfering! He will "eliminate" as in WORD!

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