but you have chosen to play with the computer instead.  What is your excuse?\n\nYour answers are for God to see, he will decide if you have a good excuse and decide if you need punishement.\n\nI will just pick out a winner for the best excuse.
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If you were going to try and be a good Christian you wouldn't ask people for their excuses so that you can judge them. Being a good Christian does not mean that you have to go to Sunday School or even Church for that fact. God can see if you are faithful and believe in Him and He knows if you live your life accordingly. My excuse would have to be that I don't go to Church, I have never been able to find a Church that truly preaches just what the Bible says, and because of that, I choose not to go. And I am still a good Christian.
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I have faced a similar problem. what I did is that i started thinking... is what I'm doing good? shouldnt I end this evil. then I decided that I must begin the fight against the temptation. So, I began the fight.. every time I'm on messenger, I try my best to control my self, by keeping the good thoughts in my mind. Each time, I get a bit stronger. Sometimes, I decide not to open the computer at all, but rather do any other safe activity. By time, I became strong enough to overcome the temptation, and have the victory. That was the Holy Spirit who gave me this strength. All thanks to God. I hope, my friend, you will benefit from my real experience and God be with you.
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I've got the perfect answer. \n\nUnplug your computer, pick it up and throw it out of the nearest window with a cry of rage. ROOOAAARRR!!!!\n\nWorks for me every time...\n\nNote: for dramatic effect do not open aforementioned window.
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Understand what gambling is and what prayer is.  Gambling is buying a minute chance to win money.  It is firt of all recreation, paying for the thrill of imagination of winning.  Odds are you wont win, but one can get some excitement out of playing with possibility--even a very small one.  Gamble for the thrill, for he excitement, for the tease of possibility.  Don't gamble to solve money problems.  I don't consider gambling a sin unless you attach unreasonable hope to it and neglect to make other responsible decisions.  \nPrayer is not a tool to manipulate God or providence or a substitute for making responsible decisions.   Unreasonable expectations of prayer can be just as destructive as unreasonable expectations of gambling.  Prayer is the act of conciously putting yourself in the presence of God and finding what God has for you to know and learn. God will give what God will give. I consider the assumption of adequate status to "bargain" with God unreasonable hubris and a detriment to spiritual growth.  \nPray and be open to new understandings of God and yourself.  Gamble if you can spare the money and enjoy the thrill.  (It's no worse than spending money on stuff you dont need.) But. . .dont look to eathre to solve problems tht God intended for you to confront with the wisdom and intelligence you were given.
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No but it seriously gave my computer a virus.\n\ni wouldn't play it.\n\ncuz it screwed up the computer @ the shop and @ my house.\n\n\nEven though i love the game and wish i could play it @ my house.
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Well, whatever crazy thing you have done - you are exactly equal in God's eyes as everyone else.\n\nSorry, you are not going to get punished, as much as you crave it.
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I don't justify it, but the one most common that I see going against is "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth."  Since most of us want money and material items, this one is the easiest to fall on the wayside with... there are tons of excuses.. "I need this because, I need more money..." blah blah.  But in no way do I ignore commands or attempt to justify my actions if they are against them.  I ask for forgiveness if I find myself in that spot and fix the situation.  Good question.
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Sure you are forgiven. My day has been pretty boring. Laundry.\n\nThanks for apologizing. \n\nThis place gets to everyone from time to time.
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N0!  Good point.  I'm going to get off the computer and go plant my garden.\nThanks. (:
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maybe your computer...
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is it okay is you steal something else from someone else from another question?  cuz i think it's hilarious so if you can i stole this from a best answer in a question.  here lemme quote it:\n\n"I was helping someone set up his computer, and he wanted to log in with a password. Now you have to understand he's got somewhat of a rebellious attitude and goes for the shock effect. So when the computer asked him to enter his password, he keys in 'penis'. I nearly fell off the chair from laughing so hard when the computer replied: \n*** PASSWORD REJECTED. NOT LONG ENOUGH ***"
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Looking at your avatar and name, I sense you were ready to beat the **** out of anyone before you even joined this site.  \n\nI say live and let live.  Don't let the preaching get to you.  Just do your own thing.\n\nYour question is cute though!
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Jesus!\n\nJesus is the answer to all your problems!\n\nRepent and follow Jesus!
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Tell the people that you may have hurt that you are truly sorry, make restitution if you can, ask the Lord for forgiveness. If that doesn't work talk to your preacher/minister about it.
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Yes. I have a very difficult time forgiving myself for many of my shameful actions, even though I've asked the Lord for forgiveness. In fact, some of the things that I regret I still ask forgiveness for, many years later. I know I don't need to, but I just feel so incredibly terrible about those things. I want so badly to be the person that God wants me to be. I want to have Christ-like qualities. It is so hard for me to understand why I can't get there! I struggle almost everyday with self control (especially control over my tongue). I would give pretty much anything to consistently maintain my self control, and yet I can't without God's help. I have found that if I forget to pray before I go to sleep (and thus forget to sincerely ask the Lord to allow His Holy Spirit to be with me every second of the following day to help me with self-control), I have a very hard time the next day. If I do ask, it's so much easier - I mean VASTLY different. I don't know why it seems as though God wants me to request help every night, but I'm sure He has a reason. Probably to get me to rely on Him more. That would be a good reason. When I lose my self-control and yell at my little ones, I feel so much remorse. I'm a stay-at-home mom, so my 4 and 2 year old are the ones who try my patience.  :o)  That is to be expected, and is not their fault (sometimes it is, but not usually)! I want to be a calm and predictable mommy, but it's very hard for me. That's all I have to say, as I am tired now and need sleep.  :o)
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I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE CONSTANTLY FAILING GOD, IT IS JUST THE DEVIL WHO WANTS YOU TO BELIEVE THIS, TO MAKE YOU STOP DOING GOOD....SO MY ADVISE FOR IS DON'T STOP AND THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU DID WRONG, JUST THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU CAN DO RIGHT, DON'T LOOK BACK, REMEMBER THAT GOD FORGIVES, SO THE DEVIL GAME IS TO MAKE YOU FEEL THAT GOD DOSN'T LOVE U AND IS NOT SATISFIED IN WHAT YOU DO, THEN YOU START GOING IN CIRCLES, SO STOP THAT CIRCLE AND THINK POSITIVE AND PRAY A LOT!! AND REMEMBER THAT GOD LOVES U!!!!
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haha God doesnt punish you for future mistakes.  sometimes He doesnt punish you for mistakes you've already done, if you repent to Him and ask forgiveness.  you have a horrible day because you are only focusing on the bad things that went wrong instead of the good.  you dont know how many times today God has saved your life, or tried to show you something beautiful. at least you didnt get abducted and tied to a tree and beaten.  thats something positive