Before I got active on this site, I had been really active on several different Christian forums. It made sense for me to on those forums because when I was 6 years old, I had prayed Jesus into my heart. I continue to have a desire to be a follower of Christ, however I also have a desire for a mate. Sometimes I feel like these two desires conflict. I thought that maybe hanging out on some Christian sites would be helpful. But instead they weren't. One of the things they liked to tell me over and over again is "Jesus is all you need". I got sick of reading it. Then one day some older woman really upset me. She commented on one of my posts. I was talking about how I was spending time in a Chatroom trying to find people to talk too. She said, "I don't go to that chatroom anymore." I paused for a bit, and wondered "how does she know what chatroom I was going too? I never shared that information." I made it known that I was wondering if she was tracking me, somehow. Her response was something like "Laughing like a donkey". And then she stated quoting a bunch of scripture to me from the King James Bible! I'm not good at reading old English, but those scriptures didn't seem to fit correctly with the point of the whole conversation. I started wondering if she was a troll, but it appeared that she had a good popular standing with the website.
Because you're human- and as unpopular a sentiment as it is, that's a good thing. There is, present in every branch of Christianity I've ever encountered, an idea that this world is not merely imperfect, but evil. This isn't a Christian idea; it's a Zarathustran one that somehow slipped in (much like the story of Job), probably from the early conflicts of Christianity and Mithraism.
Earth, no less than Heaven, is a creation of God, just one that we've been placed in charge of. And if we've done a crappy job of stewarding it (which we have, collectively), of caring for this gift, then logically, we should be devoting MORE energy to fixing things, not abandoning them and running away. If God had decided that the universe wasn't worth the trouble and washed His hands of it, we wouldn't still be here.
From a theological viewpoint, perhaps Jesus is all you need, but man on this Earth does NOT live only by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God alone, but by bread. He didn't just preach to the hungry masses; He multiplied the loaves and fish and FED them, body as well as soul. In this world, at least, the kingdom of God isn't found, but built.
Also- for all its faults (like being a half-assed Vulgate translation for people who want to claim legitimacy but in fact lack both the brains to be Orthodox and the guts to be Protestant), the KJV is very much in modern English; Old English is much more like modern German with a dose of old Norse- think Beowulf.
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Dude, I totally get where you're coming from. Those types of Christians can be super annoying with the "Jesus is all you need" stuff. Like yeah, Jesus is important, but we're also human! We've got biological drives and desires for relationship.
It always irked me how they act like having a desire for a woman somehow means you don't have faith or something. That's such bogus reasoning. Jesus hung out with all sorts of people when he was here - he didn't live like a monk. I'm sure he wants us to find fulfillment in healthy relationships too.
As for that lady, she sounds super sketchy tracking you like that. And spamming Bible verses out of context is such a lame cop-out when you're actually trying to have a real conversation. Clearly she just wanted to judge and shame you instead of understanding where you're coming from.
I'd say don't feel bad about having normal human longings just because some self-righteous "Christians" want to make you feel guilty for it. Keep your faith but also be true to who you are. Maybe try chatting in some less strict groups too where you can just be real about life without so much condemnation. You seem like a good dude - don't let them get you down!
I totally get you. I am muslim and it’s not allowed to have sex without marriage or physical interaction with opposite sex. But sometimes I get these strong urges to want to have sex or for example not wear scarf, maybe try drinking, but I can’t.
It’s very difficult to have these feelings and seeing people like you are doing it. For example, I see some of muslim friends not wearing scarf and I envy them but I know this is all a test and I don’t know when will it end but I just have to be strong
Jesus is all you need for a relationship with God, but even Jesus knew we need relationships with other people. Desiring a relationship with a woman is not a bad thing. How else are we to fulfill the command to “Be fruitful and multiply?” Lol. But relationships, especially between a husband and a wife, are also meant to be a reflection of Christ and the Church. Perhaps God is calling you for that specific purpose, and it’s nothing to be ashamed about.
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Jesus is all you need... to establish your connection with God so that you are loved... You are made whole emotionally... from the fall of man. You are no longer under the curse. I think that's what it means. If all the world dies off, you are ok. If you are on your last breath, you are ok... emotionally as you are not of this world.
Jesus came to give you life, so that you may have it abundantly. That may mean a wife to love, children, sharing your love with others, etc.
Whatever life so inspired. Maybe you just want to be single and serve god... ok then. Or maybe you want to have 10 kids named Mary. Ok as well. He didn't come to block you... just remain open for God to use you for his good, ideally.
Online is a mess, you have to be top notch on your skills to handle it. You might as well assume it's more like walking through the Amazon swamps.
Same reason you know sin is bad. But still, you sin from time to time. God knows what's best for you. He'll put the right woman in your life when you're READY for her. God may know what's best for us. It doesn't mean we don't grow impatient. it doesn't mean we don't try to follow our own plan at times rather than his.
Just because someone belongs to a church, it does not mean she is a good or caring Christian.
look into your heart for the answers. seems to me though that there weren’t too many single men in the bible. god told them to multiply.
Marriage is a desire that God can and does give, you're not alone in desiring it, it's a gift much as singleness is. Give it to the Lord, if he wills it so shall it be
reply to them, "if you are sincere stop eating jeusus is all you need" they are probably catholic pushing their preist ideas so you become a priest so just ignore them.
Simple: Your biology doesn't agree with your theology.
The Bible provides numerous verses that give guidance for married couples, husbands, wives, newlyweds, and engagement. 😊
cause "jesus is all you need" is deluded nonsense.
First, Lady Lara, I hope you're as voluptuous as the original.
Second, it's your sexuality, which is yours and your business.
Jesus is good for your soul. A woman is good for your heart and your balls.
That’s a want, not a need
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