(((((rocketman))))) I didn't take offense. I know that you are not mean spirited. As far as living with guilt. Yes, i agree b/c the wt made me feel that way as well. Since I left their teachings I have come to discern the difference between conviction by the Holy Spirit and condemnation. That was key for me to understand. I don't feel in danger of losing my salvation when I sin now, like I did as jw, instead I have learned to simply take the conviction (guilt as you put it) and realize that it is a reminder of why Christ died for me .Plead the blood of the lamb. Otherwise....I would become arrogant I suppose. It keeps me humble yet I do not feel condemned in any way. I also agree that some days,heck all I did was take care of kids and handle the neccesities in life....etc...so where did I sin? Maybe some days I don't ??? That mechanism of conviction is there though when I do need it. I view it as a gentle reminder, that's all. I think it is how we react to the conviction that is important. I'm thankful for it now! It's like the conscience that I never had.. I neede it, believe me when I tell ya...I was bad. Some of the wt induced guilt about holidays and other freedoms that we have in Christ had caused me to stumble because those convictions were not truly convictions of the Spirit, but man made rules. I hope that I made sense to you. I tend to be babbling lately. love, dj
Stink,
If you don't feel that you need forgiveness then fine. I disagree but the decision is not mine to make for you. I am not going to respond to your posting because it seems futile and I have to draw the line somewhere. I am not the type who enjoys debating when it seems to be for nothing. You have made your opinions clear throughout the board about your opinion of God and his existence and how He should be according to you. I don't agree but I accept your right to think that way. love, dj