"Im going to summarise for you what it means to be an extreme gamer"."JO!!"
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And uh. Why no reply about the mp3 thing T.T.
No reply for mp3 thing I dont think this and the next part will get replies either haizz. Eh srsly I need the opinions of ppl on these three issues.
Second issue is Chun Wee and I wanna learn piano but imo learning from places like yahama is damn ex and rigid? So how?
And third issue is subject combinations of course. As of now, im considering english chinese physics SL, math bm HL and then the last one either history or econs HL. As far as I know my subject combi is rather similar to Charles and Weiren. If i go econs, my HL subjects will be the same as theirs. The issue here is that history + bm is supposedly a good combination, especially if one intends to take Law. However, I have no intention of taking Law. Actually I have no intention for taking like everything from medicine to any science things to math stuff or whatever -.-. Still, history + bm is quite a good combi. Econs + bm on the other hand appears to some as kinda 'wasted' because the skills are somewhat similar and thus would not cover a range of things like that of history + bm. However, econs + bm is win for business and also pretty much gives you a much higher advantage if pursuing a course that is econs/bm related. Therefore, econs/bm is more specific and history/bm is more broad. Cant decide meh =/.
Mmm
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Bringing glory to God.
What does it really mean to bring glory to God?
This was of course something that was brought up during my trip to Trinity and while it was something I already knew, it is a good reminder.
It also however, brought up an interesting point.
1 Corinthians 10:23 to 1 Corinthians 11:1
The Believer's Freedom
"Everything is permissible"—but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"—but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.
Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, for, "The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it."
If some unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience. But if anyone says to you, "This has been offered in sacrifice," then do not eat it, both for the sake of the man who told you and for conscience' sake— the other man's conscience, I mean, not yours. For why should my freedom be judged by another's conscience? If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for?
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God— even as I try to please everybody in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.
The illustration given here is that of eating sacrificial meat although it would apply to many more things as well. Basically what this passage says is that as Christians, we know that every food that we eat we can eat because God has given it to us. However, looking back in the traditions of the Jews in the past, there was still food sacrifice and food sacrificed should only be consumed by the priests according to the law. Hence, even though in reality there is nothing wrong with this action, however in the presence of people who do believe in such practices, as in the above mentioned scenario Jews who have not known Jesus, one should not do such things as it would obviously been seen as something that is terrible in the eyes of the other people.
Perhaps another different but similar issue. Using modern day food sacrifice as an illustration. Assuming there is the presence of a new believer in the house and the new believe and a more mature one were invited to a place for dinner where the family is, lets say Buddhist, and sacrifice food. Now, Buddhists (or maybe its just my grandma I dont know) after their sacrifice they bring down their food from the altar and consume them right? So imagine if the mature believer simply consumes the food like that and the new believer is left wondering 'eh wait what but this is food sacrificed to idols how can we eat it!!' What sort of impact would this have on the new believer?
You see, sometimes, what we are doing isnt wrong. But depending on circumstances, it doesnt mean we should be doing them. An example I give here would be swearing. Vulgarities. Now, in the Bible it did not specifically say 'thou shall not use the f word'. The arguement against swearing that some ppl use from the Bible is in Jesus's words in the gospel about how it is not what goes in the mouth but what comes out of it that deems a man dirty. But imo, this verse refers more to things like malice, lies and all that. Not exactly to vulgarities. Heck, if you want to go further, you could note that Jesus calls the Pharisees 'Sons of Vipers' which sounds like it could be an ancient swear word for all we know. So in essence what I am saying here is that in all honesty, the Bible never really told us not to speak vulgarities.
But heres the idea. In today's society and culture, vulgarities while may be deemed 'cool' to some, everyone also knows that they are labelled 'should nots'. And while most ppl scream them anyway, thats because they think the rule is a stupid rule and dont see anything wrong with it, but the fact is that people identify that it IS some sort of 'taboo' by rights. So imagine if you are a Christian and you swear non stop.
Sure, it wasnt said in the Bible. Sure, we have freedom now.
But what is the image, what is the impression of yourself you give to others? Say your teachers or parents. Call them old fashioned if you want. Swear in their faces. What would they think about you?
What would they think about the God you profess your faith in?
Maybe they are mistaken. Maybe their ideas are wrong. Just like the new believer and the food sacrificed to idols. He has a mistaken idea of this sacrificed food. But it doesnt change the fact that it casts a bad impression upon Christianity.
The question is, you scream so many vulgarities, is there a necessity to do it? Does it bring glory to God?
Of course, vulgarities is used in this case because its the easiest idea that I suppose ppl can identify with. But even when I write this post, im actually thinking of many other issues and not this.
Apparent disrespect to teachers. Perhaps you are really sleepy. Perhaps they have really been unfair to you. But does ignoring them, refusal to cooperate with them cast good light upon you?
Mini gambling. Recreational gambling isnt that bad is it? Lets face it. Playing mahjong with small bets during new year throughout the night is actually probably cheaper entertainment than going to the movies and stuff. If everyone is agreeable, fine, but if it is going to cast you in a bad light, then what?
And so much more. Im sure we can all identify some of them within ourselves. I can. I can see how some of the things I do that arent sinful arent breaking rules and stuff may potentially be not bringing glory to God.
Bringing glory to God means more than just saying 'in all that I do, I do it in Your name for Your glory'. It means more than just doing well for the examinations and then saying 'its by the grace of God'. It boils down to your very attitude, character, the way you do things.
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God— even as I try to please everybody in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.
Beacons of truth and light.
Are we bringing glory to God in our lives?