No, its not a super processor chip for a computer. It is my brain. Not sure about the rest of you, but I tend to be able to think of many things in a moment. It feels like my mind runs from one location to other being inquisitive, trying to take in as much as it is possible to absorb. There are so many things which I wish to put down in writing, but when my fingers reach the surface of the keys, my mind tends to scatter everywhere not knowing what to talk about, which to talk about first.
If I could place what is on my mind, it would seem like redundant, repetitive posts everyday but when examined closely, it would be revealed that it is looked at with different angles and would have different details if just ever so slightly.
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Where do I begin tonight. I accompanied Rayn to look for a new pair of shoes today to my somewhat reluctance. Don't get me wrong. I am not the stereotypical guy who hates to accompany their girlfriends shopping and would do what they can to escape it. On the contrary, I do enjoy accompany girls shopping. It is just that today I was really tired. I have not been getting enough rest due to disturbances whilst sleeping. Stuff like stupid dogs barking nonstop at high pitches, weather becoming warmer and humid and the occasional weird dreams.
We had lunch before we went looking for shoes. Over lunch we talked about the stuff that happened during her time at church today. She usually tells me stuff like what the message about and who spoke on it. Whenever talks about how people should live their lives arise, I tend to talk and talk and talk in response. Which led me to explain why I left the church which I have been a part of all my life. Which led me to explain why I am not seeking another church at the moment.
The summary of it is very simple. Claiming to be of a religion (in this case a Christian) marks yourself under a certain standard. It means the person has to live in a way that is a good testimony to others, especially the people who are not of the same religion as the believer. It puts the person in a certain expectation that the person has to fulfill.
Now with this prior knowledge and basis of the case set. As a fellow 'Christian', I have been treated like an outcast. I have been looked as not one of 'them'. I am not sure for what reasons exactly they see me this way, but my speculations would be because I do not kow tow to them mindlessly.
The community is very funny. Not 'ha ha' funny. Odd funny.
They expect the young people to respect the elders. I was even deceived before that people were suppose to respect their elders as part of the requirements in the Bible. I searched and search and could never find any passage, any verse that said that we had to respect our elders. Respect and honor our parents? Yes. Respect other people that do nothing to earn your respect? No.
I have a few verses from the Bible I would like to share. This is aimed specifically at those people who think they are very righteous. You righteous people, humor me a bit. Give me face by reading the passages I put before you. I hope you would be smart enough to sincerely and honestly reflect upon it.
Matthew 6:1-4
Giving to the Needy
1.Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
2.So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honoured by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.
3.But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
4.so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Proverbs 20:11
Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right.
Ephesians 6
Children and Parents
1.Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
2.Honour your father and mother— which is the first commandment with a promise—
3.that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.
4.Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
If I could place what is on my mind, it would seem like redundant, repetitive posts everyday but when examined closely, it would be revealed that it is looked at with different angles and would have different details if just ever so slightly.
* * * * *
Where do I begin tonight. I accompanied Rayn to look for a new pair of shoes today to my somewhat reluctance. Don't get me wrong. I am not the stereotypical guy who hates to accompany their girlfriends shopping and would do what they can to escape it. On the contrary, I do enjoy accompany girls shopping. It is just that today I was really tired. I have not been getting enough rest due to disturbances whilst sleeping. Stuff like stupid dogs barking nonstop at high pitches, weather becoming warmer and humid and the occasional weird dreams.
We had lunch before we went looking for shoes. Over lunch we talked about the stuff that happened during her time at church today. She usually tells me stuff like what the message about and who spoke on it. Whenever talks about how people should live their lives arise, I tend to talk and talk and talk in response. Which led me to explain why I left the church which I have been a part of all my life. Which led me to explain why I am not seeking another church at the moment.
The summary of it is very simple. Claiming to be of a religion (in this case a Christian) marks yourself under a certain standard. It means the person has to live in a way that is a good testimony to others, especially the people who are not of the same religion as the believer. It puts the person in a certain expectation that the person has to fulfill.
Now with this prior knowledge and basis of the case set. As a fellow 'Christian', I have been treated like an outcast. I have been looked as not one of 'them'. I am not sure for what reasons exactly they see me this way, but my speculations would be because I do not kow tow to them mindlessly.
The community is very funny. Not 'ha ha' funny. Odd funny.
They expect the young people to respect the elders. I was even deceived before that people were suppose to respect their elders as part of the requirements in the Bible. I searched and search and could never find any passage, any verse that said that we had to respect our elders. Respect and honor our parents? Yes. Respect other people that do nothing to earn your respect? No.
I have a few verses from the Bible I would like to share. This is aimed specifically at those people who think they are very righteous. You righteous people, humor me a bit. Give me face by reading the passages I put before you. I hope you would be smart enough to sincerely and honestly reflect upon it.
Matthew 6:1-4
Giving to the Needy
1.Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
2.So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honoured by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.
3.But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
4.so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Proverbs 20:11
Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right.
Ephesians 6
Children and Parents
1.Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
2.Honour your father and mother— which is the first commandment with a promise—
3.that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.
4.Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
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