I do not watch much television consistently; so it is hard for me to keep with the most current trending news. BUT I keep on hearing about celebs who are no longer wearing their promise rings...
Like I mentioned before in a previous post, the majority of people who take those vows do not honor them. When the cares of this world creep in, as it was written, "but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. Mark 4:19," those vows are not honored.
I am in my mid 20s now and I have learned through life lessons to be cautious of what I say and pledge (1 Corinthians 10:12). I personally think it is hard to really follow Jesus Christ every single day. We really have to take up the Cross and deny ourselves all the time, (Luke 9:23-24). In living life through faith many times we have to walk away from various friendships, relationships, environment, work on ourselves, and etc. Being Faithful to a God who we do not see is hard (John 20:29). It is so easier to embrace the tangible and fall in love with it more than to embrace and care about the principles of the Lord Jesus Christ, who we do not see.
I am personally against the Promise Rings, because I think making a vow at a young age is kind of crazy (James 5:12). At a young age, you need to get yourself wisdom through the word of God, great mentors, healthy friendships, and get to know yourself first (Your strengths and Your weaknesses)...so you won't be flip flopping in your faith and tossed to and fro with every thing that feels and seems right. (Joshua 1:8, Ephesians 4:14)
Below is a list of celebrities who reportedly took the purity vow and wore promise rings. Take note many people on this list are no longer wearing their rings, nevertheless it doesn't mean that they are not still holding to their commitments.
1. Jonas Brothers
2. Hilary Duff
3. Demi Lovato
4. Miley Cyrus
5. Jordin Sparks
6. Selena Gomez
Which one do you believe has greater value: A purity vow or living a transparent life in the audience of God?
Friday, January 21, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Hateration- Do not waste your time on it.
I noticed the vast majority of people who visit this site, (via keywords), are seeking information in regards to "toxicity in relationships", "frenemies", and dealing with it. I think it is very unfortunate since in my opinion, many Christians and teens can not handle the immature and foolish actions of their peers.
I think majority of individuals who are focused on progress, are christians, and individuals who significantly changed their life for the better, gain followers who have intense hateration towards them.
I've experienced hateration. I have been lied on, had damaging things said about me by people who I have not seen in many years and even people that I do not know. If you are experiencing this know that a lot of people go through these things at one point throughout their life.
So here are my tips to handle hateration:
1. Work one million times harder to achieve whatever goal I am trying to pursue. Do not allow the haters to distract you.
2. Keep major plans to yourself. I seek advice from wise individuals who are able to help me to reach my goals. I learned to hide my dreams in my heart until it is actually coming into fruition. (Proverbs 12:23)
3. God told us that we will have haters and that during these times we would have people who: are despisers of those who are good, false accusers, slanderous, and brutal. (2 Timothy 3: 1-4). God tells us to have nothing to do with those people.
False accusers= liars. Slanderous=defamation. Brutal= cruel.
3. Out of sight, Out of mind. God spoke about individuals who mock, lie, and laugh at (imagined or real) misfortune. God said people who do such things are fools and to stay away from them.
4. I learned that God speaks to me in a few ways. I learned I had to get much stronger and to make certain that I have good friendships around me. No Frenemies, No confusion, and no pettiness. I also learned I have to be much stronger. God says in Proverbs 24:10, "If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength." If someone is talking negatively about you, it is what it is just talk. You falter, when you allow the negative talk, gossip, or lies, affect what you do.
5. Know that you are much better than people who do that. Do not try to get even with people who do that. I truly believe that haters= trashy (in their behavior). So don't be act like a hater always be classy.
Life is way too short, please do not allow anyone to take away your peace of mind and your joy! Do not waste time on those individuals!
TIME IS YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET!
Listen to this sermon by TD Jakes about Life
I think majority of individuals who are focused on progress, are christians, and individuals who significantly changed their life for the better, gain followers who have intense hateration towards them.
I've experienced hateration. I have been lied on, had damaging things said about me by people who I have not seen in many years and even people that I do not know. If you are experiencing this know that a lot of people go through these things at one point throughout their life.
So here are my tips to handle hateration:
1. Work one million times harder to achieve whatever goal I am trying to pursue. Do not allow the haters to distract you.
2. Keep major plans to yourself. I seek advice from wise individuals who are able to help me to reach my goals. I learned to hide my dreams in my heart until it is actually coming into fruition. (Proverbs 12:23)
3. God told us that we will have haters and that during these times we would have people who: are despisers of those who are good, false accusers, slanderous, and brutal. (2 Timothy 3: 1-4). God tells us to have nothing to do with those people.
False accusers= liars. Slanderous=defamation. Brutal= cruel.
3. Out of sight, Out of mind. God spoke about individuals who mock, lie, and laugh at (imagined or real) misfortune. God said people who do such things are fools and to stay away from them.
4. I learned that God speaks to me in a few ways. I learned I had to get much stronger and to make certain that I have good friendships around me. No Frenemies, No confusion, and no pettiness. I also learned I have to be much stronger. God says in Proverbs 24:10, "If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength." If someone is talking negatively about you, it is what it is just talk. You falter, when you allow the negative talk, gossip, or lies, affect what you do.
5. Know that you are much better than people who do that. Do not try to get even with people who do that. I truly believe that haters= trashy (in their behavior). So don't be act like a hater always be classy.
Life is way too short, please do not allow anyone to take away your peace of mind and your joy! Do not waste time on those individuals!
TIME IS YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET!
Listen to this sermon by TD Jakes about Life
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)