What makes you sin more?

[Jethro Bodine]

I wasn't responding to your posts in particular, but rather to all of the posts in this thread as well as others where guys seem to want to blame their own sin on women and the clothes they wear.

We men have to take responsibility for our part when women show too much of themselves. But they also have to take responsibility for their role in being the vessel through which offense comes:

"For it is inevitable that stumbling blocks come; but woe to that man (woman) through whom the stumbling block comes!" (Matthew 18:7 NASB)

 

[Jethro Bodine]

...I am trying to stay un-banned for at least a month 1/2. I am shooting for a new record.

I give you about two more days, tops.

 

[YosefHayim]

Stupidity.

 

[dianegcook]

Poverty or abundance?

Honestly, in my case it's abundance.

Both sins!
Rich or poor.

But the poor can be more humble.

 

[Jethro Bodine]

Both sins!
Rich or poor.

So basically, you steal when you're poor and trample the poor when you're rich?

(Hope you have a sense of humor)

I tend to be greedy when I'm abounding, but when I'm abased I tend to become more serious about living righteously.

But the poor can be more humble.

I couldn't agree more.
And poor doesn't necessarily mean in want as so many think.

 

[Angel]

I have never been wealthy, but I have been taken care of.
When I was homeless I had to ask people for money everyday, to support my ciggarettes and alcohol habit, and then food. I eventually got food stamps and that helped a lot.
When my parents brought me back to their home, I had everything I needed. And even some recreation like reading, watching tv, drawing, etc.
But they didn't give me money often. So, when I was given social security, I felt rich!
I think one of the reasons Matthew and I don't fight about money is because we don't have much.
I'd rather have a little and have my needs met than the temptation and lifestyle of being wealthy. Have I dreamed about it? Yeah. I would get this and this and open a soup kitchen and help homeless people with renting them an apartment for a period of time..etc
I really care about people who are hurting. I just want to give them a hug, tell them its ok, and that God loves them. It breaks my heart when I see people suffering. But, I am not able to save the world. Jesus did that. I have to let God decide who I help, and how I help them.

 

[Deborah13]

I really care about people who are hurting. I just want to give them a hug, tell them its ok, and that God loves them. It breaks my heart when I see people suffering. But, I am not able to save the world. Jesus did that. I have to let God decide who I help, and how I help them.

:nod