2^nd Timothy 3:16-17, and What it Means to All People.  By Anthony Hopkins August 15, 2022

     Good Day Everyone!!  How are all of you doing this evening?  Fine, I hope.  I want to inform all of you that 2^nd Timothy 3:16-17 is two of the best Bible verses inside of the Holy Bible.

 I am saying this because it enables me to literally listen to God’s message and understand it at the same time.  Whenever, I feel worried or sad, I can always read something inside of the Bible to give me a morale boost.

The Bible itself has doctrine inside of it.  It provides a set of standards that will enable to take me to a level that I have never been before.  I will admit that I have read the entire Bible several times.  There are a lot of things that I need to remember.

Next, I want to say that I feel corrected by God because His Word enables me to grasp the meaning of each Bible verse.  I realize that there are over 5,000 Bible Promises that I can read and learn all about what is inside of the Bible.

Further, I want to let all of you know that I feel a whole lot better after I read the Bible.  I also know that each time I read the Bible, it allows me to learn what each book inside of the Bible is saying.  I really understand what it is like to go through some of the things that each Writer felt emotionally from writing each Book in the Bible.

Moreover, I want to inform everyone that I really love reading Psalms and Proverbs because it is the Book of Wisdom.  I know that I might not be the best reader of the Bible, but I can say that I have learned a great deal about the Bible.

 I recall having a problem trying to understand what I used to read.  I used to have a problem trying to pass math and reading.  I still have a problem dealing with logic and probability when it comes to mathematics.  As far as reading is concerned, it has taken me a number of years to understand what I am reading as well as reading comprehension.

However, I have learned a whole lot about reading comprehension.  My parents used to help me with my homework in school.  While I was attending Edison Elementary School, I have won the school spelling bee quite a few times.

 My grandparents used to take me to church and I have learned a lot about the Holy Bible.  I read the Bible each day and night.  I have improved a lot when it comes to the Bible.  Every single time I read the Bible, God is talking to me.  God is reminding me that I am still with you. 

Finally, I want to inform all of you that I listen to 93.7 WFCJ The Lite.  I listen to the church sermons and it helps me to stay grounded in the Word of God.  The Bible does a whole lot for other people who have problems reading and writing.  I have come a very long way with my academic skills.  Whenever I read the Bible, I know that God is with me right now.

In Conclusion, I want to say to everyone to make sure that they read one chapter per day from John and Proverbs.  I have been reading the Book of Job.  Job is the oldest Book in the Bible.  Many people do not know that Job is the oldest Book inside of the Holy Bible.  This is the truth.  Job was an Oriental Man.  He was blessed by God in the end.  His friends did not understand him.  Although they had been silent for over a week and a half after Job lost his children and livestock.  Job was a very wise man, who possessed a great deal of intellect.

In Summary, I want to say that I have a very strong relationship with God right now.  I always ask Him to follow me.  Please go with me God everywhere I go.  The Bible gives me what I need in my life right now.  God Bless all of you.

1^st Corinthians 3:16, and What it means to all People!!  By Anthony Joseph Hopkins July 21. 2022

       1^st Corinthians 3:16 says Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?  I really believe it that our bodies are the temple of the God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you. 

 This is the reason why I stopped drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana.  I have been clean and sober for 32 years now.  I am so happy that my temple is clean.

Next, my temple is holy and sacred.  I understand that God has saved me from myself.  The Lord has literally cleaned me up.  I know that I belong to God.  I want to say that there was a period of time when I did not care about myself.  I am a follower of Jesus Christ.  I recall a period of time when I used to drink and smoke for 18 years.  I know that I went through a period of time when I was a follower rather than a leader.  The reason why I am writing this essay is because my body belongs to Jesus Christ. 

       Further, I want to say that I do not engage in reckless behavior anymore.  I do not look at pornography anymore.  I choose to obey God, and watch Him work.  God loves all of us.  How do you respond to God?  The answer is obedience.  If I love God, I am going to become obedient.  What drives us to God is need. 

 I want to inform all of you that our bodies belong to God.  The Spirit of God dwells inside of us.  The Spirit of God helps me in my time of need. 

Moreover, I want the Lord to speak inside of my heart.  Ask the Lord to forgive you of your sins.  The temple itself is not a metaphor.  This is a specific thing that we possess inside of our bodies.  This means that God wants us to do the right things.  Do you know that one of my friends told me in my face that I should not write about God!!  I want to inform all of you that God is faithful to me.  God’s temple is holy and sacred because we are supposed to share His word with everyone.  I am happy that God is reminding me of His faithfulness. 

Finally, I want to inform all of you that I am going to continue to pray without ceasing.  I am going to continue to read the Bible, so that I can communicate with God on a daily basis.  My temple has been through a whole lot of stress for the past few years.  My temple is nice, kind, fantastic, and excellent.  My temple is sharing God’s message with everyone.  My temple always listens to church sermons.

 In order for God to be faithful, God states that His truth endures forever.  I love the Lord because he loved me when I was inside of my mother’s womb.  God’s nature cannot change.  God cannot change.  My temple is pure.  My temple is gracious.  Whatever the case is, we make our needs to God.  Do you know that we are supposed to do God’s Will?  He answers prayers.  God is unchangeable.  God is the Lord and Master in my life.

A New Spirit vs The World

        A New Spirit vs The World is a comparison and contrast paper consisting of things from a Biblical perspective.  First, I would like to say that I am a Born- Again Christian, who is 7 years old.  My Chronological age is 57.  This means that I have been living in the world for a half century.  I have emphasized the Bible verse in Ezekiel 36:25-27 simply because God has given me a new heart, and He has cleansed me from all forms of unrighteousness.  I also asked the Lord to give me a brand- new heart, and remove my heart of stone that I have possessed for 50 years.

        Second, I want to say that the world does not have anything to offer, but more immorality.  I want to mention that I have done things that were very bad.  I will admit that I have broken promises and did things that were bad inside of the eyes of God.  For Instance, I have taken drugs for a period of my life.  I will tell you that Satan is the Prince of the Powers of the air.

        Third, I want to say that Romans 12:2 has been emphasized because I was responsible for conforming to the patterns of the world.  I will admit that I used to go inside of the streets in my hometown of Dayton, Ohio and glorified the women who were inside of nightclubs.  To put all of this together, I would like to say that the world belongs to Satan and his demonic spirits who were kicked out of heaven.

       Fourth, I would like to say that I have been confused at one point in my life and perhaps blind inside of my eyes and mind by Satan for 50 years.  I walked around lost and I will admit to be spiritually blind as well.  I am happy that God has saved me from myself and others.  The Lord has been good to me for over 7 years now. 

I know that this world will mess you up completely, and it will cause you to run directly to God.  I am very happy to be saved by the Blood of Jesus Christ.  Jesus Christ has shed His Blood for me and my fellow believers.  I am the type of person who used to rationalize, and try my very best to justify why I did and did not do things wrong.  Therefore, I used to lie, cheat, deceive others, and steal if necessary.  Those are some of the things that I have done in my personal past.  Right now, I tell the truth about everything.

        Fifth, I want to say that I believe in the Biblical and the Post- Modern Jesus at the same exact time.  I am still learning things about myself that God is giving me understanding, wisdom, knowledge, and common sense.  I am very happy that I am attending Church on a regular basis.  The world does not have anything to offer me, but more sin.  I have to make the proper adjustments in my -overall behavior through the help of my personal Savior Jesus Christ.

        The World only have karma, many other Gods, and plenty of money to try to persuade you to join.  The world will make you think that life is good without Jesus Christ.  I want to inform everyone that when I was living inside of the world, I was easing God out of my life.  I know that I still have a very long way to go when it comes to my journey in Christ Jesus.  I love all of God’s creation.  I want to say to everyone to please come to Jesus Christ because He is the way, truth, and the life. 

        Jesus Christ is the only way.  I will always believe in things that are pleasing to God.  I think Godly and forgive others whenever they hurt me.  I also do things that are pleasing to God.  I do my very best to change my overall behavior. 

        Finally, I want to say to everyone please pray for me because I suffer from multiple health problems.  The reason why I suffer from all of these problems because I was running to the hospital all of the time; when things got difficult.  I was running away from all of my problems; even if it is all of my fault.  I ran away from all of my problems until it was time for me to redeem myself.  I would like for everyone to please pray for my hometown of Dayton, Ohio because a total of 15 tornadoes came through and done a lot of damage to certain parts of my hometown.  This took place on Memorial Day of 2019.  I love all of you!!

Anthony Hopkins

July 5, 2022

Check out this book on Goodreads: Essays https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59643642-essays

The Sinful Nature Vs the New Man

        This is an essay concerning the Sinful Nature vs the New Man.  Who do you think will win?  The sinful nature consists of the Old Man Nature. 

        The reason why I brought this up as a topic is simply because there are some things that I am struggling with as a Christian.  For Instance, I do not use any vulgarity.  I will admit that I am a lonely man right now.  I am not involved in a relationship right now because I was doing things that did not make sense. 

        Next, I want to say that it is not easy for me to deal with this problem.  I really need everyone to please keep me in your prayers.  The New man is a man that is holy.  The new man is very honest, truthful, considerate, respectful, and Christ-like.  When it comes to the Old Man, it thrives on things that are not of God.

        I know that this information does not pertain to the Old and New Man, but it is helpful when it comes to dealing with issues that I am dealing with right now. 

 In Colossians 3:9-10 the apostle Paul mentions the “old self” and the “new self” as he writes “Do not lie to one another, since you laid aside the old self with its evil practices, and have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him.” He says that the old self has been put aside. Why would one want to put aside the old self, or old man? We are taught to put aside our old self because it is being corrupted.

 “if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught in Him, just as truth is in Jesus, that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit,” (Ephesians 4:21-22).

We can see that once we have been taught about Jesus Christ that we should want to do away with our old self that is full of sin, corrupted with the lusts and deceit of this world. We can further see that we can put off this old self by having it crucified with Jesus Christ. As he was crucified on the cross so that we may have forgiveness of sins, in like manner, our old self is nailed to that cross so that we will not walk in an unrighteous manner afterward. Paul says “knowing this, that our old self was crucified with Him, that our body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin” (Rom 6:6). We also put off this old self by regeneration in accordance with Galatians 3:26 and Ephesians 4:23-24.

I learned that the old man is one that is full of sin and worldliness. But what is the new man? The new man is the one that is full of the righteousness and holiness of God! “And put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth” (Ephesians 4:24). Also, if you go back to the beginning of this article and read the text you’ll notice that this new man is one that is renewed according to the image of God (Colossians 3:10). 

        Once one has decided to put on the new man (and this can only be done through baptism (Gal 3:27), and put off the old, then there are things that must follow after doing so. One cannot expect to go to heaven by accepting Jesus Christ and then quit trying to live the Christian life. There are several things that the new Christian must strive to do every day to live a life for Jesus. It starts by speaking the truth about Jesus. We should feel so good about Him, that we would WANT to tell others about the wonderful happiness that we have found in Jesus. We should want to tell our neighbors about Him.

“Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth, each one of you, with his neighbor, for we are members of one another” (Ephesians 4:25).

In the past we might have gotten angry and sinned, but now the new man understands the righteousness of God and when one gets angry they will “sin not” as it states in Ephesians 4:26. We would be moved to do good works accompanied with good speech, while at the same time striving daily to resist the devil and all his temptations (Ephesians 4:27-29). This will be a struggle for the new babe in Christ but it can be done. Remember, God will not allow you to be tempted greater than you can endure (1 Corinthians 10:13). A new man will be moved to practice kindness to others. “And be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you” (Ephesians 4:32).

Knowing that Christ died for us, forgiving us of all our sins, we should likewise be quick to forgive others in like-manner.

When the old self has been put away, the new Christian will strive to have compassion on others (Colossians 3:12), and be long-suffering towards others (Colossians 3:13).

 The new man stands out because he has learned to put on love. “And beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity”. (Colossians 3:14).

 There is a big difference between the old man of the world and the new man of God. Which are you?

 Have you put away that old man? If not, you need to get into Christ and enjoy the wonderful blessings of being a Christian! To me personally, the old and new man still exist because it is not I am not afraid of letting it go; it is that I am weak in this area. 

 It is really hurting me; when it comes to my relationship with God. I would like for all of you to please pray for me because I am a very weak person, especially when it comes to dealing with these issues.  This is my story of the Old Man vs The New Man.

We Shall Love The Lord Our God!

          This is an essay that consists of Bible verses from the Book of Deuteronomy.  The first Bible verse that I would like to talk about is in Deuteronomy 6:5: It says you shall love the Lord your God with all of your heart, with all of your soul, and with all of your strength.  I love the Lord God so much that I have dedicated my life to Him; by not listening to rap music.  I have dedicated my life to Him by sharing with others about what the Lord has done for me.

          Next, when you love the Lord your God; you are putting to an end the physical, mental, and social self by submitting to His will.  Deuteronomy 8:6 says: Therefore, you shall keep the commandments of the Lord your God, to walk in His ways and fear Him.  Second, we do this by obeying His word, and placing our hearts, mind, and soul to Him.

 We have to submit to God by hearing His voice through prayer and reading His word.  We also have to submit to His will in our lives by giving up the things that we have done in our life.  Deuteronomy 11:13 says: And it shall be that if you earnestly obey my commandments which I command you today, to love the Lord your God and serve Him with all of your heart, and with all of your soul.

          Third, we do this by loving Him in the same way He loved us.  We also demonstrate this same love for God to other people in our lives.  According to Deuteronomy 11:22: For if you carefully keep all these commandments which I command you to do- to love the Lord your God, to walk in all of His ways, and to hold fast to Him. Fourth, we serve Him; is we love Him.  We do this by walking after the Lord your God and fear Him, and keep His commandments, and obey His voice; you shall serve Him and hold fast to Him. Deuteronomy 13:4. 

This means that we have to fear the Lord God, our Creator, and His son Jesus Christ.  We are not supposed to fear mortal man because man was created from the dust of the ground according to Genesis 2:7.  In order to live in the spirit, we have to be born again.

Who Is The Harlot Mentioned in Revelation 17?

by DR. MICHAEL L. WILLIAMS ·  Print ·  Email

https://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=https://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/who-is-the-harlot-mentioned-in-revelation-17/&layout=standard&show_faces=false&width=300&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=35https://platform.twitter.com/widgets/tweet_button.d7fc2fc075c61f6fa34d79a0cbbf1e34.en.html#dnt=false&id=twitter-widget-0&lang=en&original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatchristianswanttoknow.com%2Fwho-is-the-harlot-mentioned-in-revelation-17%2F&size=m&text=Who%20Is%20The%20Harlot%20Mentioned%20in%20Revelation%2017%3F&time=1656189385646&type=share&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatchristianswanttoknow.com%2Fwho-is-the-harlot-mentioned-in-revelation-17%2F

Many Bible scholars are aware that the book of Revelation is about prophecy. One of the most studied areas of prophecy is concerning Babylon in the end times. More specifically, Revelation 17 and Revelation 18 describe a coming one-world religious system and a one-world economic system respectively that is given the name Babylon. As part of a one-world Babylonian religious system in Revelation 17, mention is made of a woman known as the Mother of Harlots. Who is the harlot mentioned in Revelation 17? A short Bible study will provide the answer.

What is a one-world Babylonian religious system?

For greater detail of Babylon in prophecy, read the article: “A Study of Babylon From The Book Of Revelation” found on this site. In summary, Babylon can be described in Revelation 17 as a proclaimed literal and prophetic representation of the Anti-Christ’s one-world religious system during the end-times. Babylon represents the epitome of religious idolatry that goes all the way back to the Tower of Babel as described in numerous Old Testament passages in Jeremiah 44 and Ezekiel 8. This system is made up of religious organizations that pass themselves off as authorities of truth that has no tolerance for Biblical teaching. They promote a watered down version of spirituality that teaches that all faiths are equally valid in light of man’s evolution and anyone who believes otherwise is hateful and intolerant. Salvation by grace through faith in Christ is seen as an arrogant, offensive perversion of the truth and, in many cases, the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ is taught as never happening or a humanistic failure.

How does this one-world religious system operate?

As we focus on the harlot of Revelation 17, we find that she is called, “MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH” (Revelation 17:5). This “harlot,” also known as a prostitute, describes how this one-world religious system works. In simple terms, this system embraces unity of effort while ignoring theological differences for personal gain. They accept everyone’s beliefs, except those who hold to the notion that one must be born again to enter the kingdom of heaven (John 3:1-8; 1 Peter 1:18-23). They do this for personal gain, fame, and unknowingly at first, for Satan, who hates the truth.

Who is historically believed to be this mother of harlots?

This is a question that has been asked since it was written. For most of modern history, numerous authorities identified the Catholic Church, along with her Protestant denominations as the Harlot of Babylon and her daughters. A study on how the state of Maryland, among other states and commonwealths came to be is an example of how this belief affected history in American colonial times. Along with this, the Pope was often promoted as the anti-Christ by many famous theologians and religious leaders. However, this belief is an attempt to put a specific face on the harlot. Some have even suggested the seven hills mentioned in Revelation 17:9 refers to Rome, the location of the Catholic Church. However, a deeper study of Judaic teaching on mountains representing spiritual powers along with many cities having seven hills dispels this (Matthew 17:14-21). The Bible gives several descriptions of nameless women that represent religious systems:

1. Israel is mentioned as the wife of Jehovah who becomes a harlot (Isaiah 54:5; Hosea 2:1-23; and Hosea 3:1-5)
2. In the tribulation period, Israel is seen as a persecuted woman (Romans 11:1-27; Revelation 12)
3. The church is mentioned as the bride of Christ that returns to earth with Him at His second coming (Ephesians 5:22-33; Revelation 19:5-14)

Who is this harlot?

We are told that the kings of this earth commit fornication with this harlot (Revelation 17:2). This refers to many rulers and world governments that embrace this one-world religious system. This harlot also is very wealthy (Revelation 17:3-7) and uses her influence, demonic power, and world powers to promote this system. Likewise, an endorsement of sexual perversion and murderous acts are boldly displayed to the whole world and excused as acceptable through deception and lies (Revelation 17:7-18). Eventually, she assumes power through governments and the masses of the people to aggressively go after and destroy anything or anyone that is faithful to the Lord Jesus Christ (Revelation 17:14-15).

Much more can be examined that supports this conclusion, but the truth is this harlot, as described, is spiritual Babylon, made up of diverse peoples, multitudes, nations, religions, and tongues that unite in a one world government that embraces a spiritual oneness of self-adulation and accomplishment. Its very being has no tolerance for the gospel of Jesus Christ (Revelation 17:14-15). This world domination and persecution of a remnant of believers, awaiting rescue by Christ, will result in the return of Jesus Christ, along with the church, from heaven to destroy her (Revelation 19).

Conclusion

A one world religious system will eventually rule the world during the end-times. This system has two parts, a religious part, and an economic part, commonly referred to as Babylon. Religious Babylon, referred to the mother of harlots, has long been recognized by many theologians and religious leaders as the Catholic Church. However, it is clear from Scripture that this harlot is not one organization. It is made up of diverse peoples, multitudes, nations, religions, and tongues that unite in spiritual oneness against Jesus Christ. Christ will destroy this harlot at His second coming.

Read more: https://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/who-is-the-harlot-mentioned-in-revelation-17/#ixzz7XG2Ybdg5

What does it mean to have a Relationship with God?

Good Day Everyone!! I would like to start this essay off by asking a very important question. What does it mean to have a personal relationship with God? The answer is very simple. I would like to say that my relationship with God has improved this year. I would like to say that I do not use any vulgarity anymore and look at pornography. I know that my relationship has improved.

 I am very happy that my family members are doing very well. I am very happy that my family members are very successful in the community.

Moreover, I would like to say that I read the Bible every single day of the week. I pray every single day and thank God for waking me up in the morning and thank Him for being with me today. This is the very first time in over 28 years that I am using Microsoft Publisher. This is very different.

In Matthew 11:28 says Come to me all who are burden and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. It is like a child trying to get acquainted with its parents. My relationship with God has improved because I am humbler and meeker right now. I am a whole lot optimistic about things than I was in the past.

In Addition, I want to say that I also feel much better compared to the year 2009. During the year 2009, it was a very bad year for me. I lost my job as a Clerk at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

I will admit that I was in the world according to Romans 12:2. This Bible verse says do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Finally, I want to say that my Personal Savior Jesus Christ has been doing for me; more than I have been doing for myself. I also thank the Lord for keeping me clean and sober for 28 years. I want to thank all of you as well for keeping me in your prayers. I know that I am a Work in Progress.

 I am a very unique person. I am a person who has a lot of common sense. I am a person who do not like to argue with anyone else. I am a person who loves to make peace with everyone. I am more at peace than I have ever been in my entire life. The only thing that I really want right now is to make peace with everyone that I know as well as those that I do not know.

 In Conclusion, I want to say that I am a brand-new creation when it comes to Jesus Christ. I am very happy because I had a chance to repent of all of my sins, transgressions, and iniquities. I have asked God to remove the desire for me to drink alcohol, smoke marijuana, and help others. I am a very nice person. I will admit that I lost a total of $16,977 dollars by giving money to people that I do not know.

 I have been through a lot of adversity in my personal life. I have broken my hand by playing basketball on July 6, 1984 at 3:45PM. I also almost cut my index finger off with a chisel on March 20,1985.

Romans 11:27: And What it Means to all people.  By Anthony Joseph Hopkins June 25, 2021

        Romans 11:27 says; For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins.  This means that we are operating under a brand-new covenant.  A covenant is an agreement between God and mankind.  He shall take away their sins.  Only God and Jesus Christ, the son who died for the sins of all mankind.  Only God shall forgive all of our sins.  I thank God for allowing me to see my 56^th Birthday yesterday. 

Although I was sick earlier in this week, I thank God for allowing me to feel better from constipation.  I also want to thank God for allowing my baby brother to live after suffering from a heart attack yesterday as well.  I thank you Lord Jesus for saying the serenity prayer to a young lady, who was grieving over the death of her Uncle as well.  I thank you Lord Jesus for allowing me to type this essay today. 

Next, I want to thank you Lord Jesus and the Father God for being with me throughout my journey.  I want to say that Jesus is the Mediator between God and man.  I know that I pray every single day.  I also attend Church as well.  Lord Jesus, I need a miracle in my life right now.  I am still sick from being constipated for the past 4 days.  I am happy that you have saved me from my sickness.  I also thank you for saving my little brother. 

Moreover, to all of the stress that I had to deal with in my own family.  I thank you for allowing me to cover my sins.  Lord Jesus, when it comes to sin, only you are able to save the entire world.  Lord Jesus, I love you very much.  I thank you for loving me all of my entire life.  I thank you Lord for being there for all of my family members, friends, and for those that I do not know.  I want to thank you for saving me from myself, and protecting me from all harm.  Dear Lord Jesus, please save the Cab Driver’s father right now.  He is in a coma at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

 Lord, please heal her and her family members.  Lord Jesus, please save all of the residents of the Miami Florida Condominium.  So far at least 4 people died yesterday into today after rescue efforts for the missing people.

Finally, I want to thank you Lord Jesus for saving me.  I thank you for saving my brother yesterday from his heart attack.  Lord Jesus, I thank you for allowing me to live 56 years on earth.  I might not now who my father is right now, but I have a loving family and friends who love me for me.  Lord Jesus, I want to thank you for saving all of us out of our slumber.

  Lord Jesus, you are the mediator between God and mankind.  I love you very much.  I will not forget what you have done for me in my entire life.  You also saved me from all of my enemies and from my own health problems.  Thank you for keeping it real with me for 55 years of living. 

Proverbs 22:24-25, and the meaning of the two Bible verses: By Anthony Joseph Hopkins.  June 24, 2022

Proverbs 22:24 says: Make no friendship with an angry man and do not go, (25) Lest you learn his ways and set a snare for your soul.

 Next, what these two Bible verses are saying is do not affiliate with people who are angry and furious.  This is because man and women behave differently.  People who are furious and angry are a negative influence.

Further, people who are angry and furious have a negative self esteem.  It can rub off on others because it sets a snare for your soul, if you follow them.  If you learn their ways it can get you into a lot of trouble.

Moreover, there are times when we are around other people that we do not know.  You never know what is happening from one day to the next.  When it comes to snares; it is only a trap.  It is a trap that that can get you into trouble.  In some cases, they can influence you or entice you to get into trouble.

In Addition, I want to inform all of you that when you go to jail or prison: for the bad deeds that you did with them.  They will not come to jail or prison to visit you.

 I remember on Friday June 21, 1985, I was in Downtown Dayton, Ohio at Courthouse Square and it was during the time that I was attending High School.  I was attending Summer School at Belmont High School in Dayton, Ohio.  As I recall, it was early in the afternoon and a friend of mine told me to go with him to the Department Store.

 Suddenly, I ended up committing a crime with my friend.  Eventually, I was arrested for committing two counts of petty theft for stealing two Pierre Cardin Sweat-suits from the Department Store.

 We were arrested at 1:45PM at Court-House Square trying to catch the city bus to the Westside on the Number #4 Hoover Avenue Bus. 

Frankly, my friend and I were booked into the Dayton, Ohio Montgomery County Jail.  I received an O.R. Bond and I was released to my grandmother’s House.  I was released with the condition that I go to Court on August 21, 1985.  My friend had to serve 15 years for a Parole Violation because he received the stolen property.

 I went to Court on August 21, 1985 for my Arraignment.  I pleaded guilty of all charges of two counts of petty theft. 

It was my first offense.  I had to go to Court on Wednesday September 5, 1985 to testify for my friend.  He pleaded not guilty for the crimes.  Therefore, if you receive some stolen property, and get caught for committing the crimes, you will receive 3 to 15 years for receiving stolen property.

Finally, this is the reason why I am by myself because I do not want to go back to jail ever in life.  My family members and friends possessed criminal records.  I got – into trouble again until December 21, 1994: I received some stolen property and I ended up getting my charges dropped because I worked at the University of Toledo.  The student and his father dropped my charges because I did not steal the property.  The person who did received 15 years for a Parole Violation.

In Conclusion, I have had a minor criminal history because of other people.  I will admit to the charges, and I pleaded guilty and assumed all of the responsibility for the crimes.  If you are honest and tell the truth about the situation, God will bless you and He will forgive you of your sins.