God does not want anyone to perish. Just ask my wife. Like many others, I dont feel like I have assurance of being saved. There are no perfect Christians. David committed adultery. if you doubt god, youre sinning etc. No. I didnt have peace.I followed Christ as best as humanly possible.Im poor& disabled on S.S. retirement. They insult and ridicule people. And the dead in Christ will rise first. A couple of years ago I had a really strong calling to find God. According to the Bible, the answer is no. The answer is that God can save everyone WHO REPENTS. Do you slander people? From the joy of starting your journey with the one to the hard work of maintaining a strong marriage, these scriptures offer encouragement and wisdom. Anyone can go to heaven. Galatians 5:19-21; Ephesians 5:3-7). No one is good except God alone. It is a place where God resides, and where people go after they die. Many people have different views about the concept of going to heaven and the requirements for doing so. The Bible clearly states that is the way to heaven. Short people can go to heaven. however i am very scared that i have lost my salvation. Ill try to keep this as short as possible. My anxiety and fear got so bad that I could barely breathe sometimes. However, there are a few verses that suggest that height is not a factor in salvation. If you are a genuine believer but just struggle with victory over sin, it is a complicated topic. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God (NKJV). SO ANYWAYS. For me I accepted God as my only God and Gess as my saviour at the beginning of this year. That is not even possible. Because once I cussed at the HS and I even said that he was a female. All I have time for now. This view is not supported by the Bible or by science. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.. Keep reading to learn the answers to these questions and others. There are even television shows that feature people getting tattooed. He ask for forgiveness and that he will not do anymore. Jesus said, All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will NEVER cast out (John 6:37). An inheritance is only for members of the family. One is and one is . We are born with the innate qualities of our creator. I say that because I believe in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. For YEARS had most of the same problems most of you had. She will see that you are different. Rather, it is determined by our relationship with God. Its when Christians trusts anything they do (works,money ECT.) your entire article was great! Nora, Thanks for contacting me. What if I repented from those of the above that I committed while I claimed to be a Christian. All you have to do is to accept it. Stealing and slander are not legal. Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.. In addition, there are many Christian organizations that welcome people of all shapes and sizes, so there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. And he quoted a part of the bible I think it was about Jezabel it may not have been, but it was something about woman not wearing her hair plated and not wearing makeup. 13 Do not be surprised, my brothers and sister] if the world hates you. I would encourage you to get some counseling in the area where you live from a local pastor who could give you good advice about your situation. But I get the same quezy feeling being around Christians to, that probably says something about me personally if so please let me know, I would rather have honesty. If you have more questions, let me know and I will try to help. When Zacchaeus heard that Jesus was in Jericho, he made all efforts to catch a glimpse of him. And such were some of you: BUT ye are washed, BUT ye are sanctified,BUT ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God (I Corinthians 6:11 KJV). Thank you for this website. In short, the only way to heaven is through Jesus, the way and the truth and the life (John 14:6). Hi Um. It is by grace (Ephesians 2:8; Titus 3:5). I mostly feel doomed and destined for hell. And I also know that you said that life would get easier or better after youre truly saved? eg. Pauls list is up-to-date, even though it was written two thousand years ago. It also teaches that many will perish. She tried to force me to go after I came up with the idea for me to just go to the interview which I wouldnt have told her about had I not needed the transportation. What the Bible says is completely counter-cultural. Are you saying that i cant receive jesus grace. I have a brief comment on this in one of my other posts. Is Anime A Sin? Matthew 7:21-23). Paul mentions fornicators, adulterers, homosexuals, and sodomites. Then im truly lost. They are each placed according to the sins they commit. TOTAL SILENCE! Many people in the Corinthians Church thought they were saved. Paulsays that these people will be EXCLUDED from the kingdom. Some of those need to be interpreted in light of the context. The issue is not what do people say but what does God say on the topic and Gods thoughts are not necessarily our thoughts on the subject (Isaiah 55). Theres so much to say but Ill leave it at that for now in hopes to get most of my questions answered. It is a free gift. I just cant believe Jesus would allow this to happen.bit if its in gods word. Is it right or wrong to watch Game of Thrones? So as a child, I guess I although I didnt always do what my mom said or got the best grades, she didnt enforce and I never had any consequences and no rules other than not being outrageously disrespectful YET I was a decent child. The reason why can be found directly in the Bible. WebCan Short People Go To Heaven? God values all of His children equally, no matter what their physical appearance may be. Did God punish or curse short people? I will read your word, I will tell others about you& I will follow & obey you forever. The fact that your conscience is bothered is a good sign. I have a question, Im engaged to a guy and we are living together, I got pregnant from him last June and now our baby is about 6 months. The death toll among followers of a Kenyan cult who believed they would go to heaven if they starved themselves has The punishment you deserve for you sin was already taken by Jesus. I Peter 3 speaks of the wife winning over her unsaved husband without a word. People could only sacrifice animals without blemishes. Paul mentionsthieves, greedy, and swindlers. I have done these things. I am almost 30 I believed and accepted Christ as my savior when I was a child but to be honest I consider myself an agnostic that could either believe, or become an atheist now. Whoever submits to Islam but does not do any good deeds will not go to heaven. but Ill let you answer. Four people were killed and 28 others were injured in a shooting at a 16th birthday party on Saturday night in an Alabama city, officials said. They dont know what it is to be born-again. Jesus responds to his act of worship in Luke 19: 9-10, And Jesus said to him, Today salvation has come to this house since he also is a son of Abraham. He does NOT say that a Christian cannot commit one of these sins. He doesnt even say that most of them did. Thank you and God bless. I would try to honor your parents as much as possible in your situation. Like I said I am a virgin but I wouldnt say thats a result of salvation as much as a left over from the faith I had as a kid. So take a few minutes to read through them, and let Gods Word, Read More 25 Bible Verses About Love, Weddings, And Marriage, Unless youve been living under a rock, you know that honesty is one of the most important character traits a person can have. Also, short individuals can find solace in the verse where Jesus showed his public acceptance of Zacchaeus, not minding his height or past records. He said, there is NO ONE who does good, not even one (Romans 3:12). Hey everyone, Ok so I am just jumping in here but I dont know how else to start. Thanks for posting. Short people are loved by God just like every other person. I BEGGEG GOD to stop the harassment or I was going to stop thitheing because its NOT WORKING! Let me give you another example, I had this penpal of sorts years ago, serious christian. I intend to read and study the bible until I die. And that if I continue stay with him Im against the will of God. Some scholars believe that having a short height suggests a punishment from God, and according to some of them, a short person might have no chance of making it to heaven. If you are genuinely saved, there is going to be a change in your life. Paul gives two different words for homosexuality (effeminate, homosexuals), The first word () is a little broader than just homosexuality but would include the passive homosexual partner. Have you ever read the Gospel of John? It is natural for us to know good from bad right from wrong. He was the matchmaker for the first couple, Adam and Eve, and designed the pair to "become one flesh" (Gen. 2:24). 3 THE ABOMINABLE. If you do that, He will. Alan LewisElon, North CarolinaSeptember 2010. Didnt drink, smoke or have my mom worried about me getting pregnant as a teenager. Tonight,we will look at an extremely important passage. God loves the world (John 3:16). I KNEW FOR SURE IT WAS JESUS WHO TALKED TO ME!I stopped watching on TV the Christain Pastor who put me under LAW. WebIn heaven, all the interesting people are missing. Friedrich Nietzsche tags: heaven, religion. According to Amos Yong, the short tax collector was I mean I know I have prayed for something and it dosent happen right away but a month or even a year later It does though in a different way than I entended. Do you remember anything when you were in the coma for six months? In other words, one should have faith and submit to God, and this should be manifested in ones II Samuel 12:22-23 is one passage used to support this idea. WebShort people will be permitted into heaven because of the precedent set by Jesus upon meeting Zacchaeus the short tax collector. I love her and she loves me and we joke and have our ups and downs yet how am I act that does not celebrate Sabbath Day and tells me to buy or do something that you are not particularly suppose to do. 350-351. You are in a different situation. The idea that they cant is based on a misunderstanding of an Old Testament passage that mentions dwarfism. He did not encourage the woman to live a life of sin. I feel like in the past year I have started to become a much worse Christian in that Ive gotten drunk with my friends a few times and Ive grown addicted to masturbation, like pretty much every other kid at my Catholic School. The sin of sodomy can be forgiven. It is something that you get because you are part of the family. A Christian adulterer or a Christian drunkard is also an oxymoron. Ive been struggling a lot in my walk with Christ because for the past 19 1/2+ Years , Ive been living with a severe traumatic brain injury. 1) Do you have to be sinless to go to heaven? It is addressed to the Church at Corinth and the warning is this: Do not be deceived. There is none good, no not one (Romans 3:12). Im convinced that if I was truly saved Id be doing more for the Lord. Short people have long been the butt of silly jokes and discrimination. Jesus met Zacchaeus in a sycamore tree. 2)Can a Christian commit any one of these sins? to learn more. WebWill Short People Go to Heaven? An inheritance is something that you get when you die as a gift. I would point a few things out. The perfection demanded for the physical condition of the priests is a physical representation of the perfection that God demands from the ultimate redeeming sacrifice and ultimate high priest: Jesus. Yet I believe in a greater God who can heal and bless. I struggle with sin alot, as Im sure most Christians do. Thinkin it was a cupon I went to pick it up it was a picture of Jesus holding a man up and on the back was a quote about forgiveness. I cannot say because I do not know you. That is why Paul says in Romans that we are not to be conformed to the world (Romans 12). This prohibition says nothing about the inherent value of people with these physical conditions. Please see his About page for details. WebGetting into heaven is a result of true faith in Jesus Christ. Gods thoughts areNOT our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). So, if you are concerned about whether or not you are tall enough to go to Heaven, dont be. You may need to make some new friends. I mean I know I have had things I have repented of but I still feel unforgiven I know part of it could be beacause I dont really know i am forgiven but a big part of it is guilt for doing, saying, or thinking something in the first place, and while I do listen to religious radeo shows on the way to work. Homosexuality is socially acceptable. Neither he nor his family was placed under financial hardship because of his physical handicap. [1]. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was about to pass that way. The harassment kept up so I yelled to God I SWEAR I WILL NEVER THITHE AGAIN! 11 For this is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another. According to these verses, Zacchaeus longed to see Jesus when he heard that he was in Jericho. It is not saying what I think but what God thinks. The person that introduced me to this is a friend and a prophet(but I dunno how much he is)and he always had a big influence on my mind with his speech. WebWe can confidently say that short people go to Heaven, as no verse states otherwise. & MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!-Love & Peace-tw. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Short people have never been restricted from Gods blessings, including going to heaven when they die. People who do not know the Bible very well sometimes ask questions like, Can God saved murderers? Thanks. Are we treating others with kindness and compassion? I said prove that was you Jesus prove that you want me to stop thitheing because they told me the devil would say that to me. I have had an infestation of bluebottles and an infestation of moths also alot of spiders I am terrified of all bugs and insects and I do turn to God for help through prayer. An element of a culture or system of behavior These are the things that matter to God, not our physical appearance. Cuz I look at the scripture and I see where they get these werd ideas from and I could see where I could become radical if I let myself. He also didnt want anything demonstrating the power of sin and brokenness in the world used in religious rituals. God is not concerned with how tall a person is, but rather with the condition of their heart. He wants everyone to be saved. Love is Love no matter what. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today. So he hurried and came down and received him joyfully. That says that you become a child of God by receiving Christ. The Bible teaches that if people confess and repent of sin, and put their trust in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, they go to heaven when they die. I had went to church before much younger yet I didnt know Jesus, my mom was gay and still has a mind that clesrly shows shes not honestly saved by her thoughts and actions. One is a FOOD sin. Im constantly feeling guilty of almost everything that I do. Living a good life isnt enough. The Bible does not deal with this question directly but I happen to believe that all of those babies are saved. I do not follow the teaching of religion. Also see Do You Have To Be Baptized To Go To Heaven? Both are true. You have a lot of comments on various issues. I feel like Ive grieved the Holy Spirit by not stopping doing some things which Christians have split opinions on whether they are sin or not. Good question, Duncan but it is hard to answer without more facts. The verse in question is Leviticus 21:20. Dont worry if youre not as tall as your friends or family members. No one bearing any condition that was a blatant reminder of the brokenness of the world could enter it. The Bible teaches that all believers are heirs (Ephesians 1: 14, 18; Colossians 1:12; 1 Peter 1:4; Acts 20:32); Romans 8:17 Titus 3:7). He also says that short people are just as important as anyone else and that they should it is not judging to say that stealing is wrong. Ultimately, it is our hearts that matter most to God, not our height. Put another way, you not only have to believe in Christ, you have to RECEIVE him (John 1:12). Heres my problem though. For example, in Matthew 19:30, Jesus says, Butmany who arefirst will be last, and the last first. Matthew 19:30 (ESV). After two aunts, I got on the 18 wheeler big rig with my truck driver mom. It's awful. When we repent and put our faith in Christ, we become new creationsthe old person with all their physical attributes is gone. 15 Anyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him. } I need help. This passage is not talking about people who struggle with and fall into a particular sin but continue in that sin and even justify it and claim it is not even a sin and reinterpret the Bible to justify their sin. } The lesson here is that what many are doing, what most people are doing (in some cases) is not what you should do. Doesnt God state Do not judge, and you will not be judged. But as for being in a large group I dont know if I would like it or not, I would like to go to church but I am still working that out with my mother though. And that I was stealing from God if I didnt thithe. It answers your other question. I dont know what I am, agnostic or a believer that is so caught up in the small things that she to dumb to realize shes a believer. No-one wants to hear you complain about Can you be so afraid of getting it wrong that you dont realize you believe? Also see Did Judas Go To Heaven? A common theme in the book of Leviticus is holiness and perfection. Another question: How do I witness to my mom who says she believes but she still cusses like a sailor and claims Man, those are just man made words. to justify her potty mouth. If you live different than she does and do so consistently, she will see it and be convicted. In fact, the Apostle Paul said, There is NO ONE righteous, not even one (Romans 3:11). I was baptised as a baby in the Catholic Church and intend to be baptised again in the Christian church. I went to Catholic church every week and hated it. You might call it sexual immorality or financial immorality. He was not a serial adulterer. I have been out of town and just read your post. The Bible only condemns the abuse of sex. I just wanted to mention them. And others say I lack faith or that Im basing my salvation on works or being legalistic. It just bothers me that I keep committing the same phyical sins, when I know in my heart that I want to change and overcome my weakness. Hi I am in high school right now and Ive always been a believer. It is simply saying what God says in the Bible. You may still have an advantage when it comes to getting into heaven! why is that? Not all will enter the kingdom of God. Leviticus 21 contains a compendium of instructions and requirements that God gave Moses regarding Priesthood service. I want to look at these ten sins and make some general observations about them. Jesus accepts Zaccheus and goes to his house, demonstrating that shortness is not a barrier to acceptance by God. Can I be forgiven or am I condemned without chance of forgiveness even with repentance? Blaspheming the holy spirit is what the pharisees did when they said Jesus performed miracles with the power of satan! and I do not shy away a topic about the lord I even like talking about it and scripture I willingly start the conversation, and defend my faith when someone says something about it (when talking to people I know that is), but when I see people like the Duggards on 19 kids and counting, or when I see the 700 club I just feel horriabely about myself and turn the channel, Or when I think I believe I am saved I get this sick sinking feeling in my gut telling me I am not. Hasnt God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? The implication is that you were never saved. Dont know if this helps. Paul is not teaching a works salvation. Some of these people have even been able to use their disability to help others. And as crazy as it sounded I had no biblical support for my argument that he was just taking it to far. For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. What I cant seam to figure out is are these Christians who hate GOT and Harry Potter and even hate women in jeans crazy or is there some merit to what they say? What about church? For whatever reason, is being short a sin is a fairly popular Google search. However, even then, nowhere does the Bible say the Nipilim are destined to be damned or that being tall is a sin. If you go from being a child of the devil to a child of God and get a new heart on the inside, there will be some changes on the outside. After I got pregnant he continued saying the same(my boyfriend asked to marry him,even if for burocracy for now we are not). The Bible says salvation is NOT by works. Salvation is only promised to those who believe. So can a short person go to heaven? I have lived years of sexual immorality. Noah got drunk after the Flood. Short people can go to heaven. If we could be saved by our works, Jesus would not have needed to come and die for us. I had completly forgot like the goober I am, so do you believe that you have to forgive yourself in order to be saved? I want to go to heaven so badly when I die, but dont know what to do differently. . One of their descendants, Goliath, was over 9 feet tall. Have you ever had an assurance of salvation? You may have done these things. Sorry I skipped over your what exactly did you do on that ocastion question, Well I dont remember how I came to be saved if I am saved that is , I remember telling my mom someone died for me and not long after that I started with the Abeka homeschooling program, it was a christian program. You may also need to find a group of men in a local church to confide in. It is different from what the news media and entertainment industry says. He is not concerned with our material possessions or our physical appearance; rather, He is concerned with our hearts. WebFor the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. it is not judging to say that murder is wrong. Im right back where I started. What happens if we have done one of these things, will we automatically go to Hell or can we fix this ?? Gay marriage is legal in the US. If you want to know who is NOT going to Heaven, all you have to do is to look at this list. Almost half of the sins on the list are sexual (two of the sins deal with heterosexuals and two deal with homosexuals). I do not either. Again, I do not have all of the facts. for those who are cast outside of the kingdom of heaven. Have you ever accepted Christ as your personal Savior? I Corinthians 6:9-10 says, Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? There are examples in the Bible of believers committing some of these sins. What does the Bible teach about dwarfism? Anyway, now what he started to say that the will of God is that me and this guy do not stay together. All you need to do is believe in Jesus Christ, and you are entitled to eternal life. So now I still reject military although sometimes I question my faith also though. I trust in God and the Bible says not to give in to fear but they keep showing up and I feel as though Im being punished for something. I feel that everyone is judging them because of who they love. 5052 likes. BUT desiring to make things right with my mother, I returned to her on the truck becuase she said we could talk and communicate and THATS all I had wanted in the first place. However, when he met Jesus, his life was changed forever. Thankfully, I can function normally again, but mainly have memory issues to deal with. Do you attend a good church? I stole money and ran away while she was in the casino and I was suppose to be sittting waiting on her after we had just got done arguing about her taking with nothing else going on between them but still, taking a married old man that although shed never be with him, she knew he was lusting after her and her getting mad at me for not agreeing with her because it was wrong. Men, women, and young people get tattoos to express their identity, memories, and values. Ive accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior, and tried to follow the Bible. If your body if the Temple of the Holy Spirit you will have much more of a sensitivity to sin. They are your brothers and sisters in Christ. And when they saw it, they all grumbled, He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner., And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor. There is proof. Only one other Bible passage mentions someone being short: Luke 19, the story of Zaccheus. WebApril 22, 2023. We will answer all these questions and more. They just cannot serve as priests coming into the holy place in the temple. Jesus said that of every person the Father gave him, he would lose NONE and raise that person up on the last day (John 6:39). Im 21 years old and Ive just finsihed binge reading all of this and it ALL is very intriguing and thought provoking. But Zacchaeus was a small man, and there was no way he would be able to see over the crowd that always seemed to surround Jesus. I am a Christian, who has been deeply hurt by another Christian friend. What changes should you see? I like your feedback, especially to young people. Christians can fall into adultery and even murder. Just wondering. Read More What Does The Bible Say About Tattoos? This Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. The Bible teaches that some will enter the kingdom and SOME WILL NOT. John 1:11-12 says, He came unto his own, and his own received him not. Join my email list to receive the latest articles directly in your inbox. WebShort people will not go to heaven TheMermaidscales 7.66M subscribers Subscribe 155K Share 3M views 1 year ago Show more Show more Cookie Clicker Explained Alt Shift X In the New Testament, Jesus reiterates the point that sin is not to blame for physical conditions. That includes things people were born with (height, hair color, skin color, deformities) as well as things that people have control over (piercings, tattoos, weight, etc). I went to Catholic school and it was awful. How can people respond to the gospel? Also see Is There Sex In Heaven? Jesus told the woman taken in adultery, I do not condemn you. I was tormented 24/7 insanity hearing evil voices & seeing evil in my mind, heard evil chants seeing evil spirits, just Constant harrasment!Constant attacks from Satan. I have a horrid memmory. I am not sure how to answer all of this. Thank you for youre response.
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