I've been struggling with anxiety and depression off/on since my childhood. But now, ever since a long-term relationship ended a year ago, I find myself stuck. Even while taking antidepressants I feel depressed off/on throughout the month. The rejection of my ex, and the father of my 2 year old son, is just too much. He has moved on and I feel abandoned and betrayed and like a pathetic victim a year later.
I understand the importance of trying to have a positive attitude and I try, but I still have a pervasively sad mood. I'm trying to keep myself busy with work and school. I'm in college full time pursuing a nursing degree, work part-time and have my son the rest of the time. I have been seeing a counselor every week for a year now as well. I'm not sure if it's really helping, although it's nice to have her to talk to.
The majority of my life was wrapped around this man, his friends were my friends and so when we split they're really his friends. I have a few but I feel like they avoid me because I'm depressing. So I'm feeling lonely lately.
I am 30 years old and I'm so tired of feeling this way. I've prayed numerous times for help with this and it hasn't helped. And now I'm getting angry and jealous of other people's happiness, particularly my ex's, because I just can't seem to find that in my own life.
Is there any biblical advice on how to help with depression? I feel like I'm at loss and am having a hard time ';just thinking positive';.What is the biblical way to deal with depression? Does the bible give advice on how to overcome depression?
David said ';I WILL praise the Lord';
Psa 57:9 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.
This is not a small matter...David realized the importance of WILL...He wrote some of his most beautiful psalms when King Saul was seeking his life and he was hiding among Israel's enemies, pretending to be ';mad'; and letting his spittle run down into his beard...David had REASON to be depressed. Yet he wrote:
2Sa 22:2 And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;
2Sa 22:3 The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.
Esther \|/ also has good advice; I wouldn't hesitate to act upon it....Nehemiah PRAYED and asked for God's protection....Then stood up and posted a guard....There MAY be a medical reason for what you're experiencing. Perhaps you owe it to yourself to find out.What is the biblical way to deal with depression? Does the bible give advice on how to overcome depression?
If you are depressed, you have a responsibility to the people around you to try to get better. You can get better, you just have to keep trying. Seek professional help, they will definitely assist you in becoming better. Get over your issue and move on, life is too short.
Well start praying every night and every morning. Does your school have a L.D.S. ward in it? I would try looking up some one who is from the Church of Jesus Christ L.D.S. and see if they have a singles ward there. Start attending the services and you will find you make friends. Good luck and keep seeing your counselor.
Yes. It is difficult to dig out, because it is not addressed really specifically. Drink more water, get more 'B' vitamins, Take a good mineral supplement. Get more exercise, eat more good food, and less junk. (In the old country, we called them 'friends')
Justin know that God is in control. He tells us not to fret over the things that get in the way of praising Him to the fullest. It will all work out in the end. It is the Will of God. Let His will be done, not your own.
Peace in Christ!
Did you forget?!
The bible was written by men, not god!
Maybe stop praying, and start living your life. I wait that is a Christian life. Unless your looking to be brainwashed, i would ever look to the bible for *any* help. Use your brain!
“The past is our definition. we may strive, with good reason, to escape it, or to escape what is bad in it, but we will escape it only by adding something better to it.” Wendell Berry
Don't ask the Bible. The answers in there are usually horrific!
Go see your doctor. There are meds you can take that works wonders.
The most popular drug for an overwelmingly religious nation is the anti-depressent. Hmmmmm
yes,go to a bible believing church for help.
Romans 3:23,6:23,10
The Bible does not contain advice on how to deal with depression. You should go see a psychologist, instead of looking for answers in an ancient book written by people who thought the world was flat.
I suggest psychological/psychiatric help. Therapy and medicine will help you immensely.
1forgive
#2 praise the Lord and let the heaviness go
3# count your blessings
#4 realize your life is ahead of you
Go to the doctor and get some antidepressants. This would be my advice.
Therapy helped me a lot. Find a good therapist.
Read David's Psalms...
There is also a book called ';What You Say Is What You Get'; by Don Gossett that I would highly recommend to you. I have put a link to the book on Amazon below, so you can see a photo of it and know what to look for. This book teaches how we may choose God's blessings for ourselves by faith before we realize them, and that God's promises will not fail.
There is also merit to the comments about seeking some medical help. However, I would not recommend treating depression with drugs. There are two things you should look for especially when dealing with depression (from a medical point of view): 1) Vitamin or mineral deficiencies; and 2) toxicities. Many people improperly call these problems a ';chemical imbalance.'; However, you don't want any balance of toxins in your system, and supplying the lack in vitamins and other minerals also has more to do with proper nutrition than with an ';imbalance.'; Look for a doctor who recognizes the value of dietary supplements, and one who will do an HMA (hair mineral analysis) test to see your mineral levels. If you have toxins, look for one who can do chelation therapy to remove them.
Home remedies for depression:
1) Exercise. This is very important!
2) Sleep hours before midnight. Certain hormones necessary for proper metabolism and energy are produced during the hours of about 9-11 pm, but only when the lights are off and you are asleep. If you tend toward depression--get to bed early!
3) Focus on benefiting others. When you help other people, your own joy will increase.
4) Spend more time with God. He is the Master Healer, and suffered far more than any of us ever will. ';He knows our sorrows, and is acquainted with grief.'; (Isaiah 53) He wants you to be happy, and has a plan for your life.
May God bless you.
Go to a shrink and if need be take medication...
Look up Sloth..
i will pray for you.
I a Muslim, so I went to Wikipedia for a quick glance at the Deadly Sins. Take a look at the original meaning of Sloth:
';In fact it was first called the sin of sadness or despair. It had been in the early years of Christianity characterized by what modern writers would now describe as melancholy: apathy, depression, and joylessness — the last being viewed as being a refusal to enjoy the goodness of God and the world God created. Originally, its place was fulfilled by two other aspects, acedia and sadness. The former described a spiritual apathy that affected the faithful by discouraging them from their religious work.';
Do what you want with that.
Renee,
Unforgiveness can be a hidden culprit. It can make you a prisoner within yourself.
The Bible says “If you forgive men their trespasses, your Heavenly Father will forgive you. If you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Heavenly Father forgive your trespasses” (Matthew 6:14, 15, KJV).
That may seem harsh. But why shouldn’t God expect you to forgive those who have offended you, when He has forgiven you of so much?
Choosing to forgive is a choice of your will.
God says “Come unto Me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28, KJV) Isn’t rest what we long for when filled with the torture of an unforgiving spirit?
Are you harboring an unforgiving spirit? What’s preventing you from letting it go? Remember, your unwillingness to forgive is harming you far more than the person who has made you angry. Give it to God and ask Him to cleanse your heart and free you to experience His love and freedom.
Bless your heart, with my prayers...
Rev. Casi
I personally think being a Christian and seeking God's help is very wise. It may not cause your depression to go away but closeness to God, the Bible and walking in His way is definitely a help to overcoming the problems that are causing you to feel low. There were many people in the Bible who suffered from severe depression. Those who turned to God for help were usually helped but there were example who turned from his ways that were not. Words that come to mind are ';Rest on the Lord and wait patiently for him'; be kind to yourself and know that God loves you. Because a partner has rejected you that does not mean that God has or that others will. It takes time to develop a depressive illness and it may take a lot of time and work with the help of others to get back to your old cheerful self. Don't give up on God because He will never give up on you
Definitely go see doc.
My family has a genetic predisposition to depression. It hit one of my older sisters like the Israeli air force going after a terrorist rocket launcher. Wiped her out.
It took my Dad down too...only he refused to go see a shrink. He just prayed and prayed and prayed. He became hyper-religious. Lector at Church, member of the parish council, daily attendance at the 6AM mass before he went to work. It may have done some good...but mostly it got me really angry at God because this wasn't working. Of course it wasn't God's fault...he had given my Dad access to what he needed to get better... (psychologists and good health insurance) its just that my Dad was to damm stubborn to USE it. After about 20 years, and a miserable childhood, my Dad FINALLY had a nervous breakdown, did some inpatient care, and wound up being quite a pleasant fellow to be around. Of course by then I was out of the house and had more than a little bit of anger and frustration at the whole issue.
Bottom line, you don't need a ';Christian'; approach to your depression any more than you need a ';Christian'; (tm) approach to breast cancer, myopia, or hoof in mouth disease. A medical problem is a medical problem. Unless you have a shrink that tells you to go do something that is obviously sinful, (';Terri, I think you need to go stick up a bank. Do you a world of good'; ) just go see a doc and don't worry about it.
Christ came to Earth to found a Church, not a PPO.
Good luck and God bless
You know it might be a chemical thing. My sister is a Christian but she has a chemical imbalance and has been on anti depression medicine most of her adult life. Please go to a doctor and see if this can help you. There's absolutely nothing wrong with being a Christian and needing medicine. God loves you and wants you to lead a whole, happy life.
Also, depression has been called ';anger turned inwards';. If you can learn to forgive, and if you can look outwards towards others, instead of inwards towards yourself, this can help you. And of course, immersing yourself in the word of God!
Paul wrote, ';Rejoice in the Lord, again I say rejoice!'; He wrote those words while in a Roman prison. I suffer from some issues with depression among other things myself. I have managed to keep mine under control without taking antidepressants. I've been down that road and it wasn't pretty for me. I do take some natural supplements. If you are interested in info on them, feel free to e-mail me.
Sometimes it feels like I have two angry squirrels fighting inside my head! It's hard to rejoice when you feel like your own life is going to hell, and everyone else around you is happy. But remember to take it one day at a time. This too shall pass. It wont be like this forever, THANK GOD!!
';Divorce'; can have the exact same mental %26amp; emotional impact as ';death';.... just knowing THAT, can help breath ';perspective'; into your life... you were prepared to spend your LIFE with someone and now they are gone forever.....
but you also need to keep perspective on the fact that maybe he was NOT the person God really meant for you.... sometimes we ';marry'; out of obligation, especially if there was ANY kind of ';sexual'; relationship involved... lay all of this before God and rest in the fact that He loves you dearly, and the person He REALLY has for you will be the exact match that will compliment who YOU are.....
Wow, girl. I know where you are at. And it will get better. I found some scriptures that really help me. I just repeat them over and over. I really don't want to tell you which scriptures because you will find the ones that are most meaningful for you. God wants you to enjoy life! Take it day by day, minute by minute. Put on your favorite outfit, do your make up and hair, go out somewhere and just be around people. Being alone is the worst thing right now. I think you are about to turn the corner. This is the year.
So some verses you might look at are below. I hope one of them gives you what you need.
Mark 4:19
Philippians 4:6-7
1 Peter 5:7
Psalm 34:15 17
Psalm 42:6 8 11
When we lose a spouse, through death, or other ways, it is a hard thing to deal with. Any one would be depressed, but, for a season.
There are several things that would, in my opinion, that would apply, scripturally speaking.
The Bible tells us not to forsake the assembling with other Christians, simply meaning: Go to church, there you will hear the word, get friends of your own, and your life will come together.
All good and perfect things come from God,
Renee, I really don't know your religious background, but, if it's in the Bible, we should believe it. Spirits are very real, and perhaps are contributing to your depression.
You mentioned depression as a child, which leads me to believe that there are deep rooted things causing your problem.
There is a book called, ';Pigs In The Parlor'; I suggest that you read it.
First of all far to often we treat feelings as reality which they are not. Just because I feel sick does not mean in a technical or medical sense I am. Over the years I have seen people based on a feeling talk themselves into being sick when it is a matter of faulty thinking. What can never be diminished is the warning signs feelings are. If you are not eating properly or getting enough sleep it may manifest itself in being tired and every other activity is done with a sense of lethargy. If we have been counting on someone to validate our worth and either through our perception or in reality they betray what we think should have happened we can become depressed. The bottom line in depression and anxiety is not about the external but the internal. The bible answers the question about our worth but far to often what the bible says is dismissed while a supposed change in our circumstances is embraced. Jesus said can worry add one day to your life? Don't get me wrong it is being dishonest to say we never worry but it is what we do when we are worried that matters. This is very evident with what has happened in the economy and many today are not only worried but live in a sense of fear. The very people who are so worried have never missed a meal or not had a roof over their heads. What are they afraid to lose. They fear loss of what they had use of on a temporary basis
This applies to human relationships as well. I like others have been disappointed by others and what they have said and done. There are times because of the actions or lack of actions of others we can feel so unloved or unwanted and as humans that cannot be avoided because we are not perfect. The gospel message is about gods sacrifice for us as imperfect as we are. Now people today like to reject God and that is the starting point for misery not joy. People like to throw out the need to see a psychiatrist or get on some medication and if there is a physical problem that may be necessary. What do they actually do? They try to teach you how to think right and to talk about your worries and fears. Yet the very profession that seeks to help you has one problem. The very thing they try to help you with they disproportianately suffer from. The facts are in the psychological community the suicide rate is hgher than the general population. Why? Even at their best they cannot give meaning and purpose to life. They can help people to move on but they cannot offer the freedom found in being forgiven. We are talking about the difference between a human solution and the solution God has offered through his son Jesus. The problem is that many gravitate to the human solutions and the result is that they will always be at the mercy of someone else or how thy feel. The gospel deals with who you are and it also deals with what the Lord is willing to do for those who trust him and believe him. You will always hace synics in here that hate god and yet they cannot offer you any solution other than drugs or pschychiatry. Yet the truth is nothing else will ever be right unless the first issue is being dealt with and that is the relationship God desires with all who are saved. Look outside if you must but the answers are not there. The answer ls in the Lord who created you to love him and share in love with you and no one on earth can even come close to that. Yet in that relationship you are able to live boldly and to even endure what appears to be painful for the Lords love and promises can never be diminshed.
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
Psalm 37:23-24 (KJV)
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Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Psalm 37:3-4 (KJV)
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So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
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So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
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These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
John 16:33 (KJV)
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Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Psalm 46:10 (KJV)
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To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
Isaiah 61:2-3 (KJV)
There is no quick or easy way to deal with depression. Saying a prayer won't make it magically disappear. I have found that the church can be very judgemental when it comes to depression.
See your doctor. You may need to try different meds to see what works for you. It is a chemical imbalance. Once you deal with the imbalance, you can deal with the other issues.
The other issue is with your anger at your ex. You should confront your ex and tell him how he has hurt you. Frustration comes when you don't express your true feelings and allow other people to walk all over you. Its quite empowering when you finally speak your mind. Forgive him and move on.
Set some goals in your life and work towards them. Start off small. Write a list of all the things you want to do in life and of the things that make you happy. Try new things. Join a dating website. Meet new people. Things will eventually get better.
Good luck.
a christian will tell you to 'pray about it'. a rational person will tell you to get therapy and meds if you need them.
Monday, December 21, 2009
I need some advice...I am learning Biblical Hebrew and Greek in order to better know the Bible I need help?
It seems that not very many people care that I am spending sleepless hours trying to learn the original languages of the Bible. Why do people not apprecite a person that can accurate translate the original Hebrew and Greek and can distinguish between a good English version and junk? Why is it that I can tell someone that the way a particular passage in their favorite English version is not entirely accurate and explain the original meanings from the Hebrew and Greek...why is it that they don't want to believe me? Have Church goers gotten so comfortable that they would rather hear a slick talking preacher ';fanatacize'; the Bible and not listen to someone, like myself, accurate explain what it really means? Is there anybody else out there that understands the original Bible languages? Am I alone? Sometimes it feel like I am wasting my time. So I am asking you. Is it worth continuing to learn the original languages or should I just read the ';most popluar'; version and be content?I need some advice...I am learning Biblical Hebrew and Greek in order to better know the Bible I need help?
Stay with it, and learn as much Hebrew and Greek as you can. I had one semester of each in Bible college and still have fond memories of the instructors sharing some depths of truth we had never seen before. They actually glowed with the love of Jesus as they gave us these little ';nuggets'; from their own study. Professors Stevens and Marquardt, thank you and God bless you for sharing and giving us a desire to study, too!
You'll run into opposition from different sources. First, a lot of lay-people don't know the original languages, and frankly don't want to try. Either they're scared, or they've been burned, by somebody who ';showed'; how much more he or she knew than they did. You can remember the type, I'm sure. So that's one reason, perhaps fear or indifference?
Another is that some people feel that appeals to the original are adding to or taking away from God's word. In truth, some have done that, but in fairness, if the translation is wrong and the original is right, then what recourse do we really have? I believe the holders of this view are basically right, but just a little afraid of something, to their minds, that's new--even if it was the real deal to start with!
Finally, let me encourage you to stay with it, for a couple more reasons. One, some of the best commentaries are getting a little old, and all will eventually become out-of-print or worse, out -of-date. We're going to need people who can connect the golden riches of the original with an ever-changing language of the times in which you live. Take a look at Dr. A. T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the Greek New Testament. He gave some of the finest examples of analysis (or whatever the term is) I ever saw--but he's been dead for 70-plus years! Who's going to keep the fire going? Finally, we still need people who can translate the original into doctrinally sound, and easy to read, languages of today. Take a look at the folks who translated or helped in the New International Version project. Consider the 50 or so scholars of the King James Version ';team';. All of these were among the most intelligent of their day, and their work speaks for itself. Maybe you can be part of such a team, too. Who knows? But regardless, KEEP ON LEARNING as much as you can. God bless.I need some advice...I am learning Biblical Hebrew and Greek in order to better know the Bible I need help?
I understand what you are saying and I can empathize with you about learning the original languages. Many times people don't appreciate being told particular things are wrong. Many times in dealing with translations, it isn't that they are wrong, but maybe they don't use the best possible translation. Maybe you should present it in a way that brings that out. ';It could say this but maybe it says this...?';
';Why do people not appreciate...';? People want to believe that they are correct. People don't want to be told that what they think the bible says and what it really says are two different things.
Of course its worth continuing to learn, that way you will know the truth, just don't expect everyone around you to get excited over it. Its not a waste of time, it just feels that way sometimes. (a lot of times)
It is absolutely worth continuing to learn the languages so that YOU can understand them.
I read Koine (Biblical Greek), but not Biblical Hebrew and I can tell you that sometimes there are things that just cannot be translated adequately from Koine into English -- most of the time the message is obscured by translator bias
The Interlinear gives the original languages. But in this form the word for word translation is not necessarily readily understandable and much has to be interpreted. Therein lies the problem - how do you interpret to make it understandable to people in their current cultural context? Can be a big problem, and need a lot of explanation.
Odds are, you're never going to get proficient enough to achieve what you say you intend to accomplish.
And even if you could, it's highly unlikley that you would ever be able to get access to all the documents you need for your research.
Better to invest in a good concordance and interlinear and cut your losses.
Who are you pursuing all this learning for? Yourself? Or is it just to impress others and show them the errors of their ways? I don't know if it translates accurately or not, but isn't there something in there somewhere about removing the beam from your own eye, before extracting the mote from your brothers?
You will find that the most important parts are always the same: Jesus is Lord; he was crucified, he resurrected, and if you believe in him for who he claimed to be, you will go to heaven.
becuase even hebrew and greek scholars will not agree
whether the english version is 100% accurate or not....
i know of at least 2 hebrew scholars who would disgaree
with your assement of hebrew/greek to english translation.
Welcome to my world. I've been through 45 versions of the bible in seven languages. Keep learning, Jesus said knowledge is the key. Blessed be.
Why do some people think they must learn the bible so thoroughly? What is the point?
Be content.
yes indeed! who cares what other folk think..you stude for yourself..the bible says to study to show thyself approved unto GOD..let them approve themselves!!!! I study some of Hebrew and Greek myself..keep going!
some people are just jealous but let your haters be motivators and elevators
I hear ya but I know personally i don't need any more scolars to look at the sccripture and translate it ... it's bee poured over by thousands and thousands of hebrw scolars greekscholars and I would be amazed if you found some profound flaw in their work ... I would assume you would do this for your increased understanding of the text ... but it sound s like you want to have the respect of others for your fine and insightful wisdom ..It sounds like you need to check youer motivation ....Many christians are impressed by huge amounts of faith and standing in the fire with the wind in your face ....Being a scholar and really smart adds up to usually nothing except pride arrogance and ignorance ..... thats not to say that christians are ignorant .. they just never should be flaunting it ...
No, you're not wasting your time! Don't give up! I don't know the Hebrew and Greek language of the Bible but would love to, I just don't have time to learn a new language. Learning the original language is awesome, because you'll be able to interpret Scripture correctly. Find the most accurate version of the Bible and let me know, it drives me crazy why all the translations are totally different from eachother. I want the real deal.
EDIT: Really? So the people who told me the Nas was the real deal were correct then. Well I guess it's good that that's one I read out of the most.
Why not get Strongs exhaustive Concordance that list every word in the Old testament and the New testament.
It also has a hebrew and greek lexicon that gives a defition of all the words and their meaning.
If you want to learn the language from scratch that is up to you. I want to learn the real meaning of the words and what was said.
We are in the last days however. Many have let their love grow cold. They have itchy hears not wanting to hear the real truth. So they listen to preachers who will tell them what they want to hear not what they really need to hear the Truth of GOD.
Hundreds of scholars and academics have been working on the oldest texts that are available and have been doing so for many years. They can not deduce the actual meanings of the words, how is it that you claim such intelligence against the hundreds of others, scholars at best. Language and words change throughout the centuries. It is nearly impossible for the average lay person to understand the words. The scholars have a difficult time figuring out some of the words. Textural critics work hard to determine the meanings of the words. Most of the original texts are missing, lost or destroyed as well as the languages that they were originally written in. There are simply no originals of any of the texts or either the OT or NT. What remains are copies of originals, or better yet, copies of the copies of the copies from the originals from hundreds of years after the originals, and these are reproduced by hand which leaves much to be desired in the deciphering.
Hebrew the language of the old testiment and greek the new has been translated over and over thousands of times. it was translated into english for our use here. For most people its too difficult to learn the hebrew and greek meanings of these words so they rely on the translators to give them the best ';version';....thus so many different translations of the bible (kj, niv, etc).
I don't have the time to sit down and translate from old world language into english so i'll let someone else do it for me - who has more understanding of those languages...don't get me wrong - i applaude anyone who can read the old world language but its not easy to learn and translate....going thru seminaries these guys have to learn so much - and i wasn't called into the ministry so i will let those guys ';teach me'; since they are scholars of the book and i'm not
Stay with it, and learn as much Hebrew and Greek as you can. I had one semester of each in Bible college and still have fond memories of the instructors sharing some depths of truth we had never seen before. They actually glowed with the love of Jesus as they gave us these little ';nuggets'; from their own study. Professors Stevens and Marquardt, thank you and God bless you for sharing and giving us a desire to study, too!
You'll run into opposition from different sources. First, a lot of lay-people don't know the original languages, and frankly don't want to try. Either they're scared, or they've been burned, by somebody who ';showed'; how much more he or she knew than they did. You can remember the type, I'm sure. So that's one reason, perhaps fear or indifference?
Another is that some people feel that appeals to the original are adding to or taking away from God's word. In truth, some have done that, but in fairness, if the translation is wrong and the original is right, then what recourse do we really have? I believe the holders of this view are basically right, but just a little afraid of something, to their minds, that's new--even if it was the real deal to start with!
Finally, let me encourage you to stay with it, for a couple more reasons. One, some of the best commentaries are getting a little old, and all will eventually become out-of-print or worse, out -of-date. We're going to need people who can connect the golden riches of the original with an ever-changing language of the times in which you live. Take a look at Dr. A. T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the Greek New Testament. He gave some of the finest examples of analysis (or whatever the term is) I ever saw--but he's been dead for 70-plus years! Who's going to keep the fire going? Finally, we still need people who can translate the original into doctrinally sound, and easy to read, languages of today. Take a look at the folks who translated or helped in the New International Version project. Consider the 50 or so scholars of the King James Version ';team';. All of these were among the most intelligent of their day, and their work speaks for itself. Maybe you can be part of such a team, too. Who knows? But regardless, KEEP ON LEARNING as much as you can. God bless.I need some advice...I am learning Biblical Hebrew and Greek in order to better know the Bible I need help?
I understand what you are saying and I can empathize with you about learning the original languages. Many times people don't appreciate being told particular things are wrong. Many times in dealing with translations, it isn't that they are wrong, but maybe they don't use the best possible translation. Maybe you should present it in a way that brings that out. ';It could say this but maybe it says this...?';
';Why do people not appreciate...';? People want to believe that they are correct. People don't want to be told that what they think the bible says and what it really says are two different things.
Of course its worth continuing to learn, that way you will know the truth, just don't expect everyone around you to get excited over it. Its not a waste of time, it just feels that way sometimes. (a lot of times)
It is absolutely worth continuing to learn the languages so that YOU can understand them.
I read Koine (Biblical Greek), but not Biblical Hebrew and I can tell you that sometimes there are things that just cannot be translated adequately from Koine into English -- most of the time the message is obscured by translator bias
The Interlinear gives the original languages. But in this form the word for word translation is not necessarily readily understandable and much has to be interpreted. Therein lies the problem - how do you interpret to make it understandable to people in their current cultural context? Can be a big problem, and need a lot of explanation.
Odds are, you're never going to get proficient enough to achieve what you say you intend to accomplish.
And even if you could, it's highly unlikley that you would ever be able to get access to all the documents you need for your research.
Better to invest in a good concordance and interlinear and cut your losses.
Who are you pursuing all this learning for? Yourself? Or is it just to impress others and show them the errors of their ways? I don't know if it translates accurately or not, but isn't there something in there somewhere about removing the beam from your own eye, before extracting the mote from your brothers?
You will find that the most important parts are always the same: Jesus is Lord; he was crucified, he resurrected, and if you believe in him for who he claimed to be, you will go to heaven.
becuase even hebrew and greek scholars will not agree
whether the english version is 100% accurate or not....
i know of at least 2 hebrew scholars who would disgaree
with your assement of hebrew/greek to english translation.
Welcome to my world. I've been through 45 versions of the bible in seven languages. Keep learning, Jesus said knowledge is the key. Blessed be.
Why do some people think they must learn the bible so thoroughly? What is the point?
Be content.
yes indeed! who cares what other folk think..you stude for yourself..the bible says to study to show thyself approved unto GOD..let them approve themselves!!!! I study some of Hebrew and Greek myself..keep going!
some people are just jealous but let your haters be motivators and elevators
I hear ya but I know personally i don't need any more scolars to look at the sccripture and translate it ... it's bee poured over by thousands and thousands of hebrw scolars greekscholars and I would be amazed if you found some profound flaw in their work ... I would assume you would do this for your increased understanding of the text ... but it sound s like you want to have the respect of others for your fine and insightful wisdom ..It sounds like you need to check youer motivation ....Many christians are impressed by huge amounts of faith and standing in the fire with the wind in your face ....Being a scholar and really smart adds up to usually nothing except pride arrogance and ignorance ..... thats not to say that christians are ignorant .. they just never should be flaunting it ...
No, you're not wasting your time! Don't give up! I don't know the Hebrew and Greek language of the Bible but would love to, I just don't have time to learn a new language. Learning the original language is awesome, because you'll be able to interpret Scripture correctly. Find the most accurate version of the Bible and let me know, it drives me crazy why all the translations are totally different from eachother. I want the real deal.
EDIT: Really? So the people who told me the Nas was the real deal were correct then. Well I guess it's good that that's one I read out of the most.
Why not get Strongs exhaustive Concordance that list every word in the Old testament and the New testament.
It also has a hebrew and greek lexicon that gives a defition of all the words and their meaning.
If you want to learn the language from scratch that is up to you. I want to learn the real meaning of the words and what was said.
We are in the last days however. Many have let their love grow cold. They have itchy hears not wanting to hear the real truth. So they listen to preachers who will tell them what they want to hear not what they really need to hear the Truth of GOD.
Hundreds of scholars and academics have been working on the oldest texts that are available and have been doing so for many years. They can not deduce the actual meanings of the words, how is it that you claim such intelligence against the hundreds of others, scholars at best. Language and words change throughout the centuries. It is nearly impossible for the average lay person to understand the words. The scholars have a difficult time figuring out some of the words. Textural critics work hard to determine the meanings of the words. Most of the original texts are missing, lost or destroyed as well as the languages that they were originally written in. There are simply no originals of any of the texts or either the OT or NT. What remains are copies of originals, or better yet, copies of the copies of the copies from the originals from hundreds of years after the originals, and these are reproduced by hand which leaves much to be desired in the deciphering.
Hebrew the language of the old testiment and greek the new has been translated over and over thousands of times. it was translated into english for our use here. For most people its too difficult to learn the hebrew and greek meanings of these words so they rely on the translators to give them the best ';version';....thus so many different translations of the bible (kj, niv, etc).
I don't have the time to sit down and translate from old world language into english so i'll let someone else do it for me - who has more understanding of those languages...don't get me wrong - i applaude anyone who can read the old world language but its not easy to learn and translate....going thru seminaries these guys have to learn so much - and i wasn't called into the ministry so i will let those guys ';teach me'; since they are scholars of the book and i'm not
I need some advice...I am learning Biblical Hebrew and Greek in order to better know the Bible I need help?
It seems that not very many people care that I am spending sleepless hours trying to learn the original languages of the Bible. Why do people not apprecite a person that can accurate translate the original Hebrew and Greek and can distinguish between a good English version and junk? Why is it that I can tell someone that the way a particular passage in their favorite English version is not entirely accurate and explain the original meanings from the Hebrew and Greek...why is it that they don't want to believe me? Have Church goers gotten so comfortable that they would rather hear a slick talking preacher ';fanatacize'; the Bible and not listen to someone, like myself, accurate explain what it really means? Is there anybody else out there that understands the original Bible languages? Am I alone? Sometimes it feel like I am wasting my time. So I am asking you. Is it worth continuing to learn the original languages or should I just read the ';most popluar'; version and be content?I need some advice...I am learning Biblical Hebrew and Greek in order to better know the Bible I need help?
Yeah, I'm interested. I care. I guess ALL pastors have to have some sort of basic training in Hebrew and Greek.
I've been emailing a brother in church who's learning Greek about some stuff in the original text.
If you can teach me, that'd be great. Basically if I want to understand the Bible, I've got to get to the roots right?
P.S. how do i shoot you an email? Mine is jiansia @ excite . comI need some advice...I am learning Biblical Hebrew and Greek in order to better know the Bible I need help?
i think it's good that you're doing that, i believe they don't want to believe you because they are most comfortable with what they are already familiar with,and don't wish for change. I am attempting to do the same as you are now, although I'm not religious, i feel that it's a good way to understand the basis of religions.
it's always best to learn new things (ie. languages), even if the end result is you just bettering yourself.
the apostle Paul says to do that which is inconvenient
ROCK ON!!!!!!!!make up school oreal
Yeah, I'm interested. I care. I guess ALL pastors have to have some sort of basic training in Hebrew and Greek.
I've been emailing a brother in church who's learning Greek about some stuff in the original text.
If you can teach me, that'd be great. Basically if I want to understand the Bible, I've got to get to the roots right?
P.S. how do i shoot you an email? Mine is jiansia @ excite . comI need some advice...I am learning Biblical Hebrew and Greek in order to better know the Bible I need help?
i think it's good that you're doing that, i believe they don't want to believe you because they are most comfortable with what they are already familiar with,and don't wish for change. I am attempting to do the same as you are now, although I'm not religious, i feel that it's a good way to understand the basis of religions.
it's always best to learn new things (ie. languages), even if the end result is you just bettering yourself.
the apostle Paul says to do that which is inconvenient
ROCK ON!!!!!!!!
Why do some biblical counselors give different advice than others?
I have a Christian therapist who is also a psychologist. Some counselors try to balance the bible with therapy, but even Christians disagree with each other about the bible. I am confused about restoring a relationship with my ex husband because he is unstable. The therapist says I should try to do my part to take care of myself and let God deal with my ex but he is out of state doing who knows what. I Love him, but I don't want to live like this. I can't change him and I feel he takes advantage of people in general. He has bad character because I feel he is manipulative. He came back telling me he wanted to get back together and in some ways he has grown up, but he is bi-polar so who knows what to believe out of him. The counselor keeps pushing me to believe for restoration and says God can break my ex, but God doesn't over ride free will. I can't live this way . What should I do?Why do some biblical counselors give different advice than others?
When Christian counselors or any Christian asks God for answers, by His Holy Spirit, He answers. He gives us at least 2 witnesses and the answers are the same.
I've had God speak to me about situations and confirmation soon followed more than once in my life.
I believe its better to wait on God (through His Spirit) to show you what to do. He will, if you pray, then wait on Him for the answer. When you pray, end the prayer in Jesus name as Jesus told us to do before He went back to be with the Father.
He will give you the answer in different ways: a scripture, something a true Christian friend will say, Christian TV Person, dream or even an audible voice or a ';knowing in your spirit';. You will get at least 2 witnesses to the answer, which means it will be confirmed at least twice. Matthew 18:16 and elsewhere in the Bible tells us things are confirmed by 2 or 3 witnesses.
When Christian counselors or any Christian asks God for answers, by His Holy Spirit, He answers. He gives us at least 2 witnesses and the answers are the same.
I've had God speak to me about situations and confirmation soon followed more than once in my life.
I believe its better to wait on God (through His Spirit) to show you what to do. He will, if you pray, then wait on Him for the answer. When you pray, end the prayer in Jesus name as Jesus told us to do before He went back to be with the Father.
He will give you the answer in different ways: a scripture, something a true Christian friend will say, Christian TV Person, dream or even an audible voice or a ';knowing in your spirit';. You will get at least 2 witnesses to the answer, which means it will be confirmed at least twice. Matthew 18:16 and elsewhere in the Bible tells us things are confirmed by 2 or 3 witnesses.
Needing Marriage Advice from a Biblical Perspective.....?
What can I do if I'm a Christian and my husband isn't? Neither one of us were when we met and had kids, but shortly after that I became a Christian. It didn't happen overnight. It was a process of small changes and learning to turn from my old behavior over about 5 years. I've tried to be a positive example, I don't nag him about going to church, my kids and I are constantly praying for him, but there never seems to be any change. We have nothing in common anymore and I'm becoming miserable. Even my children don't understand his behavior somtimes and are hurt by it. He has become a stumbling block for myself and a times a bad influence on the kids. I don't know what to do anymore and I seriously need some advice. Please help if you can.Needing Marriage Advice from a Biblical Perspective.....?
Your children will be exposed to him rather you are married or not. At least when you are with him you can oversee to a better degree of what they are being exposed to. It could be a nightmare if you weren't there. Prayer is my best advice and keep filled with the Spirit of the Lord...you will need super natural strength to undure....unless there is abuse of course. Then I would say you have no choice but to leave...you wouldn't want the children to get the message that abuse is okay. I pray the Lord will turn his heart through the love and affection of you and your children. Best wishes.Needing Marriage Advice from a Biblical Perspective.....?
There is nothing you really can do. Your happy being a Christian woman and you shouldn't change you and your children happiness for the world . All you can do is pray for him like you been doing and hope for the best but you also have to tell him that his behavior is hurting the kids and that he does have to change him but some of his negative behaviors if he's a real man he'll change his ways for your children. best of luck!
Just because you are an devoted christian doesn't mean your husband has to be. Overlook that he believes differently than you. Its not that difficult. My mom is a catholic and my dad was protestant. I know that they are both christians, but my dad doesn't go to church, receive communion or anything like that, my parents keep their religion out of their relationship.
you can try to talk to him about it or you could just leave. it is never a good idea to be with someone who doesn't share the same religion. if he has bad behavior then that's something you shouldn't want around your children. you shouldn't want them to learn to act that way.
Keep praying to God for his salvation. You do your part, be a good wife and mom. Go to church and ask your sis %26amp; bros there to also pray for you. God will work in His own perfect timing.
If you were not a Christian and you husband was would you feel the same way? Is your husband a bad person just because he cant blindly follow you.
Be strong in your belief. Keep on trying to get him to go to church and talking ot him about it. Be strong and good luck!!
That is the sound of the DEVIL!!!!
Have you tried talking to him? Maybe he doesn't know the affect he is having on you and your children. I'm sure, if he truly cares for you and your family, he will listen and try to be a better influence. He doesn't have to necessarily become a christian, but rather not rub off his ways on the children. Maybe being a better person not for himself but for his family will help him change for the better.
The problem is, a religion is a way of living. That is why it is probably very difficult to get along with your husband like you used to because ya'll live your lives in different ways. But I'm sure somewhere inside of each of you are other reasons why ya'll got married. Try some date nights where you can rekindle the relationship.
All in all, don't lose faith! Keep praying and God will eventually help show you what to do!!
Eeeesh. You realize that YOU'RE the one who's changed, not him, right? This isn't his fault, and it's not his problem. It's yours.
Really, it's a shame that you've decided to adopt a belief system that forces you (and your poor kids!) to look at your husband as a stumbling block.
So, what's more important to you; your marriage and your family, or following your religion to the destruction of them both.
P.S. Please consider that you can change your old ways and become a better person without whatever brand of Christianity you've adopted. And it doesn't have to destroy your marriage, either!
I think i will know what you are going through in the future.
I'm a Wiccan in practice and my BF (soon to be husband) is an athiest.
I bet we'll have this prob...It's hard enough to get guys to do anything after marriage. My aunt's been asking her husband to fix their roof for 3 years now and he still hasn't done it, yet she reminds him every day.
I suggest you seek out a marriage counsler.
Divorce him. But first get a video with out him knowing of him setting a bad example for the kids. That way you can get custody of the kids.
-Mel
you should dumP him Cauz hes not a cristian and and non christians got 2 hell!!!!!
divorce and try to get custody for the kids
Your children will be exposed to him rather you are married or not. At least when you are with him you can oversee to a better degree of what they are being exposed to. It could be a nightmare if you weren't there. Prayer is my best advice and keep filled with the Spirit of the Lord...you will need super natural strength to undure....unless there is abuse of course. Then I would say you have no choice but to leave...you wouldn't want the children to get the message that abuse is okay. I pray the Lord will turn his heart through the love and affection of you and your children. Best wishes.Needing Marriage Advice from a Biblical Perspective.....?
There is nothing you really can do. Your happy being a Christian woman and you shouldn't change you and your children happiness for the world . All you can do is pray for him like you been doing and hope for the best but you also have to tell him that his behavior is hurting the kids and that he does have to change him but some of his negative behaviors if he's a real man he'll change his ways for your children. best of luck!
Just because you are an devoted christian doesn't mean your husband has to be. Overlook that he believes differently than you. Its not that difficult. My mom is a catholic and my dad was protestant. I know that they are both christians, but my dad doesn't go to church, receive communion or anything like that, my parents keep their religion out of their relationship.
you can try to talk to him about it or you could just leave. it is never a good idea to be with someone who doesn't share the same religion. if he has bad behavior then that's something you shouldn't want around your children. you shouldn't want them to learn to act that way.
Keep praying to God for his salvation. You do your part, be a good wife and mom. Go to church and ask your sis %26amp; bros there to also pray for you. God will work in His own perfect timing.
If you were not a Christian and you husband was would you feel the same way? Is your husband a bad person just because he cant blindly follow you.
Be strong in your belief. Keep on trying to get him to go to church and talking ot him about it. Be strong and good luck!!
That is the sound of the DEVIL!!!!
Have you tried talking to him? Maybe he doesn't know the affect he is having on you and your children. I'm sure, if he truly cares for you and your family, he will listen and try to be a better influence. He doesn't have to necessarily become a christian, but rather not rub off his ways on the children. Maybe being a better person not for himself but for his family will help him change for the better.
The problem is, a religion is a way of living. That is why it is probably very difficult to get along with your husband like you used to because ya'll live your lives in different ways. But I'm sure somewhere inside of each of you are other reasons why ya'll got married. Try some date nights where you can rekindle the relationship.
All in all, don't lose faith! Keep praying and God will eventually help show you what to do!!
Eeeesh. You realize that YOU'RE the one who's changed, not him, right? This isn't his fault, and it's not his problem. It's yours.
Really, it's a shame that you've decided to adopt a belief system that forces you (and your poor kids!) to look at your husband as a stumbling block.
So, what's more important to you; your marriage and your family, or following your religion to the destruction of them both.
P.S. Please consider that you can change your old ways and become a better person without whatever brand of Christianity you've adopted. And it doesn't have to destroy your marriage, either!
I think i will know what you are going through in the future.
I'm a Wiccan in practice and my BF (soon to be husband) is an athiest.
I bet we'll have this prob...It's hard enough to get guys to do anything after marriage. My aunt's been asking her husband to fix their roof for 3 years now and he still hasn't done it, yet she reminds him every day.
I suggest you seek out a marriage counsler.
Divorce him. But first get a video with out him knowing of him setting a bad example for the kids. That way you can get custody of the kids.
-Mel
you should dumP him Cauz hes not a cristian and and non christians got 2 hell!!!!!
divorce and try to get custody for the kids
Biblical passages and advice for interview?
I have an interview soon and I am so nervous. Does anyone know of any bible passages that I can read beforehand to calm down my nerves or words of wisdom that they can share with me. It's not my first interview but because I have been unemployed for a couple of months and legal jobs are not easy to come across I'm really nervous. I've come so far with my degree and although this position isnt within a law firm, so there probably wouldnt be any room for progression it would give me the opportunity to use my degree.
Can I also ask for tips on what you think that I should say if they ask me why have I chosen to apply for a position with them instead of with a firm that will offer me the ability to train with them. My main reason for applying is because jobs are difficult to find these days and this job will allow me to use the skills that I gained with my law degree as well as apply to be a solicitor at the same time on the side, but obviously I cant tell them that because if I dont get the chance to become a solicitor I will stay with them.
Please do not respond with something unrelated or insensitive. If you have something silly to say, then please respect my wishes and write somewhere else. Any useful tips will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!Biblical passages and advice for interview?
Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things.
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?
Psalms 5:11 But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name Be joyful in You. 12 For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield.
Matthew 6:30 Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 ';Therefore do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
In regards to what to say on the job interview, remember to be honest yet diplomatic. You don't have to say a whole lot to answer the questions that you might be asked. You don't have to give them a whole long story. You can say that you need a job and that your primary goal is to obtain gainful employment. They know that jobs are scarce. You can get training just by working in a legal environment. You won't get any training by remaining unemployed.Biblical passages and advice for interview?
Isaiah 41:10,13
Research and know the organization well before going in. Once there, show the interviewer why s/he would be a fool not to hire you!
Good luck and God bless! Knock 'em dead!
Mat 6:27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
Mat 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
Here are some that are especially encouraging when against the odds. You're positioned correctly for a favorable outcome by continuing to trust the Spirit's leading; meditating on His Word.
Also just be prepared to answer as you explained but leave off the ';as well as'; part. 'As a dream comes when there are many cares, so the speech of a fool when there are many words.' Ecc 5:3
Jos 1:7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.
Isa 40:31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Rom 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus
Rom 8:35-37 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: ';For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.'; No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
Jos 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.';
Psalm 23 (and of course those passages that the other answers include).
And try to find out as much about that Job you want beforehand, so when you are being asked questions, you are able to answer them.
So, if you find out something that sounds interesting, try to mention it(that way it seems like you are very interested in that job and already have knowledge about it.)
And, of course, smile and try to win them over with your positivity!
:-)
You might also want to mention that you are willing to work hard, willing to learn as much as you can, say that you are focused and enthusiastic! :-)
And, of course, dress properly!
:-)
good luck!
Can I also ask for tips on what you think that I should say if they ask me why have I chosen to apply for a position with them instead of with a firm that will offer me the ability to train with them. My main reason for applying is because jobs are difficult to find these days and this job will allow me to use the skills that I gained with my law degree as well as apply to be a solicitor at the same time on the side, but obviously I cant tell them that because if I dont get the chance to become a solicitor I will stay with them.
Please do not respond with something unrelated or insensitive. If you have something silly to say, then please respect my wishes and write somewhere else. Any useful tips will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!Biblical passages and advice for interview?
Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things.
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?
Psalms 5:11 But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name Be joyful in You. 12 For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield.
Matthew 6:30 Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 ';Therefore do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
In regards to what to say on the job interview, remember to be honest yet diplomatic. You don't have to say a whole lot to answer the questions that you might be asked. You don't have to give them a whole long story. You can say that you need a job and that your primary goal is to obtain gainful employment. They know that jobs are scarce. You can get training just by working in a legal environment. You won't get any training by remaining unemployed.Biblical passages and advice for interview?
Isaiah 41:10,13
Research and know the organization well before going in. Once there, show the interviewer why s/he would be a fool not to hire you!
Good luck and God bless! Knock 'em dead!
Mat 6:27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
Mat 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
Here are some that are especially encouraging when against the odds. You're positioned correctly for a favorable outcome by continuing to trust the Spirit's leading; meditating on His Word.
Also just be prepared to answer as you explained but leave off the ';as well as'; part. 'As a dream comes when there are many cares, so the speech of a fool when there are many words.' Ecc 5:3
Jos 1:7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.
Isa 40:31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Rom 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus
Rom 8:35-37 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: ';For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.'; No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
Jos 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.';
Psalm 23 (and of course those passages that the other answers include).
And try to find out as much about that Job you want beforehand, so when you are being asked questions, you are able to answer them.
So, if you find out something that sounds interesting, try to mention it(that way it seems like you are very interested in that job and already have knowledge about it.)
And, of course, smile and try to win them over with your positivity!
:-)
You might also want to mention that you are willing to work hard, willing to learn as much as you can, say that you are focused and enthusiastic! :-)
And, of course, dress properly!
:-)
good luck!
Can someone advice me on where can I take an on line course in biblical studies with reasonable tuition fee?
I know of a place; you can have a free home Bible study.
I did say in ur home.
Also, FREE ;~)
J's W's will conduct a free home Bible study with you;
at no cost to you.
You decide day %26amp; time.
Taking into consideration, some1 else may or may not
have a study already on that day %26amp; time.
You may contact them thru ur local Kingdom Hall or
on-line also, by writing.
www.
watchtower.
org
The addy is:
Jehovah's Witnesses
25 Columbia Heights
Brooklyn, NY.
11201-2483
To read the Bible on-line...
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YEAH JEHOVAH!Can someone advice me on where can I take an on line course in biblical studies with reasonable tuition fee?
Yes, show up at your local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and they have upper level college classes three times a week. You can bring your own Bible and even answer or ask any question you might have on different doctrines. You will see the schedules on the front of the building next to the front door. All meetings are public meetings. You can also request any kind of literature you want and all of this is free.
From any type of Bible, aids, dictionary's,
complete library's and CD Roms.
Sincerely yours,
Fred M. Hunter
Preston Ct.
I did say in ur home.
Also, FREE ;~)
J's W's will conduct a free home Bible study with you;
at no cost to you.
You decide day %26amp; time.
Taking into consideration, some1 else may or may not
have a study already on that day %26amp; time.
You may contact them thru ur local Kingdom Hall or
on-line also, by writing.
www.
watchtower.
org
The addy is:
Jehovah's Witnesses
25 Columbia Heights
Brooklyn, NY.
11201-2483
To read the Bible on-line...
{YAHOO ANSWERS won't allow the URL to go thru.
J's W's have only 1 official site that
u are able to read the Bible, on-line.
That's why I had to put them like this.}
http://
www.
watchtower.
org/
e/
bible/
index.
htm
Haha!, I out smarter a 'puter program!!!
YEAH JEHOVAH!Can someone advice me on where can I take an on line course in biblical studies with reasonable tuition fee?
Yes, show up at your local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and they have upper level college classes three times a week. You can bring your own Bible and even answer or ask any question you might have on different doctrines. You will see the schedules on the front of the building next to the front door. All meetings are public meetings. You can also request any kind of literature you want and all of this is free.
From any type of Bible, aids, dictionary's,
complete library's and CD Roms.
Sincerely yours,
Fred M. Hunter
Preston Ct.
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