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How To Be Saved

How To Be Saved Many people wonder how they can be saved from the consequences of their sins and have eternal life. The Bible teaches that salvation is a gift from God that cannot be earned by human efforts or merits. Salvation is based on God's grace and mercy, which He offers to anyone who believes in His Son, Jesus Christ, as their Lord and Savior. Jesus Christ died on the cross for the sins of the world and rose again from the dead, proving His power over sin and death. Anyone who confesses their sins, repents of their wrongdoings, and trusts in Jesus Christ as their only way to God will be saved. Salvation is not a one-time event, but a lifelong relationship with God that involves obedience, growth, and service. To be saved, one must follow the steps below: 1. Recognize that you are a sinner and that you need God's forgiveness. Romans 3:23 says, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." 2. Acknowledge that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who died for your sins and rose again from the dead. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." 3. Repent of your sins and turn away from your old way of living. Acts 3:19 says, "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord." 4. Receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior by faith. Romans 10:9 says, "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." 5. Confess your faith in Jesus Christ publicly and join a local church where you can grow in your knowledge and love of God. Matthew 10:32 says, "Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven."

Sunday, 29 September 2024

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It's important to recognize that irrational thoughts about future events, especially doomsday events, are often referred to as catastrophic thinking. This type of thinking involves assuming the worst-case scenario will occur, even when there is little evidence to support it.

It's commonly defined as imagining irrational, worst-case outcomes, falling within the bounds of cognitive distortions—errors in thinking where some people have exaggerated thoughts that have no basis in reality.

These thoughts can range from health concerns and social anxiety issues to generalized worries and even thoughts that a seven-year period of tribulation may begin soon, where negative outcomes are imagined if certain behaviors are not engaged in, such as publishing irrational thoughts online.

People with catastrophic thinking do seek help. The information I found states that empathically supporting someone to talk about their anxiety and—when appropriate—seeking help can be unburdening and immensely helpful. It also mentions that working with a mental health professional can be help if catastrophizing is tied to an underlying mental disorder.

So, while it's not explicitly stated that people with catastrophic thinking always listen to others when their illogical thoughts are discussed, it does suggest that they are open to seeking help and support.

Therefore, seek help for your disorder and avoiding burdening others with your reason-less thought patterns, which are non-productive and of very little help to anyone, is important. Deleting the comments of those who disagree with catastrophizing will not help but will only add to your anxiety. I hope this has been of some help.

Blessings

How To Be Saved

Sunday, 29 September 2024

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