So when it comes to living Christ like and not bring of the world does that mean things like
Following the commandments, obedience to the Lord, praying and reading my bible on my own accord? For an example, they say that you should start and end your day with God but what about between those times i know I would read my bible and have little prayers through out the day. But I tend to have a constant fear I’m doing the wrong thing when I’m simply doing other things I usually do like play video games or even practice drawing. What does the hobbies and other things on the side affect my salvation if i those things can be worldly? Do I not do much in my day except God related things? I just don’t want to be An idolater and end up failing in all this. I’m just having a lot of trouble in my Christian journey because of my constant fear and it’s eating me alive I just would like answers and opinions from others. Thank you 🙏
I would say talk to your priest about this. We shouldn’t be fearful in that exact sense, the fear of God is more accurately described as fear such as when we love someone dearly and we would be afraid of hurting them, offending them, etc. God is love, simplify things a bit more, don’t think of prayers as a box to check off but as something to look forward to. God is not a judge waiting to condemn you if you slip up, He is a friend waiting to embrace you. Regarding worldly things, be in the world but not of the world. If we are not monks, it’s inevitable to be in the world to some degree, the law of God written on your heart will tell you if what your doing is an offense to God or not. Don’t over burden yourself, or become too legalistic about every little thing, God is the Great Physician ready to heal your anxiety and shift your perspective from primarily fear to love. I hope this helps
Thank you uncreated light for giving me this answer because it felt just right for me to start thinking differently, I will definitely pray on this and turn that fear into love. I love this article and plan on reading more. In a sense you elevated my mind and will definitely read more of what u have to offer God bless 🙏
So when it comes to living Christ like and not bring of the world does that mean things like
Following the commandments, obedience to the Lord, praying and reading my bible on my own accord? For an example, they say that you should start and end your day with God but what about between those times i know I would read my bible and have little prayers through out the day. But I tend to have a constant fear I’m doing the wrong thing when I’m simply doing other things I usually do like play video games or even practice drawing. What does the hobbies and other things on the side affect my salvation if i those things can be worldly? Do I not do much in my day except God related things? I just don’t want to be An idolater and end up failing in all this. I’m just having a lot of trouble in my Christian journey because of my constant fear and it’s eating me alive I just would like answers and opinions from others. Thank you 🙏
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I would say talk to your priest about this. We shouldn’t be fearful in that exact sense, the fear of God is more accurately described as fear such as when we love someone dearly and we would be afraid of hurting them, offending them, etc. God is love, simplify things a bit more, don’t think of prayers as a box to check off but as something to look forward to. God is not a judge waiting to condemn you if you slip up, He is a friend waiting to embrace you. Regarding worldly things, be in the world but not of the world. If we are not monks, it’s inevitable to be in the world to some degree, the law of God written on your heart will tell you if what your doing is an offense to God or not. Don’t over burden yourself, or become too legalistic about every little thing, God is the Great Physician ready to heal your anxiety and shift your perspective from primarily fear to love. I hope this helps
Thank you uncreated light for giving me this answer because it felt just right for me to start thinking differently, I will definitely pray on this and turn that fear into love. I love this article and plan on reading more. In a sense you elevated my mind and will definitely read more of what u have to offer God bless 🙏