“Lord, 

Grant me the serenity to accept the things 

I cannot change,

Courage to change the things I can,

And wisdom to know the difference.”

                               - Reinhold Niebuhr,  

                                 Serenity Prayer

Let go of fear,

And the illusion of control.

Let go of traps,

In the trappings of power and wealth.

Let go of temptation,

In the insatiable desires to feed the beast of sin.

Let go of malcontent,

In the negative thoughts of idealized perfection.

For serenity is not found there.

Nor is the courage to face fears,

Nor the wisdom to know any differences,

Nor the pathway to salvation.

The pain of making difficult choices,

The breaking of commandments,

Still cannot change destiny,

And the Fate that binds.

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The reality is that there is such a thing as goodness, which is the state or quality of being morally virtuous and kind.*

Beyond that, there is holiness—being "set apart" for a specific, sacred purpose, possessing moral purity and divine truth.*

When we sin and cause harm, we not only separate ourselves from goodness but also from the divine (Fruit of the Spirit, divine purpose, Holy Spirit, and the Lord).

If unrepentant, this separation continues to grow until there is a disconnect between who that sinner has become, the person that sinner was meant to be, humanity, the Lord, and all that is holy.

At that point, you can lead the sinner to the waters of salvation, but the sinner will never drink from it.

Why?

Because the excuses and lies have now become second nature. And, like Pavlov's dog, the sinner becomes conditioned to feed the beast of sin and take delight in evil.

The sinner doesn't think for themselves; instead, the sinner becomes indoctrinated into the harm of sin, turning into mindless attack dogs rather than guide dogs, groomed to believe in grandiose power and control, with falsehoods of sins twisted into delusions of grandeur.

All of these sins began and persisted as cover-ups for wrongdoings, insecurities, incompetencies, and fears.

However, the ultimate reality is that we are mortals and must answer for our actions eventually.

Whether we believe in the Lord or not, the state of our soul—whether good or bad, holy or unholy—marks the final state of our earthly existence.

This final state, good or bad, holy or unholy, will determine where the soul is sorted and matched—in heaven or hell.

The only time to change that final state of soulful existence is before the final moment of mortality. 

Therefore, if unclean or unholy, one must cleanse, repent, and redeem oneself before it's too late.  

*Definition of goodness and holiness from Google AI search.

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Is there truly nothing sacred?

Especially when false ministers preach that we are all sinners, then who is truly holy?

Are there no holy men or women?

Do we begin life in sin, devoid of the Fruit of the Spirit?

Are we meant to disrespect everyone until they earn respect—according to some false ideal, such as being a skilled killer, a promoter of ignorance, or a display of ruthless arrogance? And do those who lack aggression never deserve or gain respect?

Is everyone to be objectified—especially women and girls—turned into trophies to be owned because we are all sinners and must be punished and subjugated?

Who is to subjugate us?  Sinner ministers preaching forgiveness by forgetting sins and bypassing redemption?  Sinner men playing god, trophying, and acting out their lust by trying to own and desecrate the children of God?

How can we be delivered from temptation and sin if we are already born in sin and temptation?

What does it mean to be unholy?

If a sinner continues to sin, committing repeated grave sins, at what point do those ongoing, willful hardenings of the heart against God and crimes against humanity become blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (Matthew 12:31-32)?  

Where would Jesus Christ say, "I never knew you; depart from me, you who practice lawlessness." (Matthew 7:23)?

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Sexual assault is a profound violation of the temple of the Holy Spirit.

Across major theological traditions, sexual assault is recognized as a serious desecration and violation of the body, which the Apostle Paul describes as the temple of the Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians 6:19.*

Theologians emphasize several key points about this violation:*

Spiritual Violation: Sexual assault is seen not just as a physical crime but also as a deep spiritual offense and an invasion of a sacred space.*

The Sins of the Assaulter: Since the body is the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, violating another person is a serious offense against God and His creation.*

Survivor Innocence: While the assault desecrates the body, the victim is completely innocent in this act.*

The sin and guilt reside solely with the perpetrator who commits the violation.*

Although many unholy desecrators and those who have been groomed may not see desecrating the temple of the Holy Spirit as blasphemous against the Holy Spirit, any act of insult, mockery, or profound disrespect is blasphemous. Therefore, any desecration of the temple of the Holy Spirit constitutes blasphemy.

“In the Bible, blasphemy is any speech, writing, or action that insults, mocks, or contemptuously treats God’s name, character, or works. It is a willful defiance of the sacred and may also include falsely claiming divine attributes or authority.”**

Repeated sexual assaults that desecrate the temple of the Holy Spirit are ongoing offenses against the Holy Spirit, symbolizing a hardened heart and a persistent refusal of God's grace through abuse.  As such, sexual abuse crimes are considered damning, blasphemous, and unforgivable sins.

Note:

Which is worse, slander or desecration?  

Since desecration is a worse abuse than slander, and if slander against the Holy Spirit constitutes blasphemy, then desecration is blasphemy at a greater, unforgivable level (Matthew 12:31-32).

*Google AI search question, “Is sexual assault a desecration of the temple of the holy spirit?”

**Billy Graham.org Answer on what is blasphemy.

 

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Are you the person the Lord intended for you to be?

How much of the Fruit of the Spirit have you nurtured within yourself?

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The 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit:*

Charity (Love): Willing the good of others and uniting everything in care and harmony.

Joy: Deep, lasting happiness and gratitude rooted in the Holy Spirit, even during difficult times.

Peace: Inner calm and steadfastness that come from love and connection to the Holy Spirit.

Patience: Enduring delays, trials, or others' faults with serenity.

Kindness: Showing warm goodwill, care, consideration, and mercy in our actions.

Goodness: Purity of heart and choosing to do what is moral and holy.

Generosity: Freely sharing time, talent, and resources without expecting repayment.

Gentleness: Strength guided by love and peace through the Holy Spirit.

Faithfulness: Steadfast loyalty to the Lord, trusting in His promises, and honoring commitments.

Modesty: Humility that respects oneself and others in actions, choices, and lifestyle.

Self-Control: The ability to manage emotions, thoughts, and behaviors when faced with temptations and impulses toward holiness, love, and peace.

Chastity: Selfless, heartfelt love of oneself and others, maintaining purity of heart, mind, and body.

*Google AI search: 12 fruits primarily from St. Paul's letter to the Galatians (5:22–23), with the traditional 12-fruit list stemming from St. Jerome's Latin Vulgate translation of the Bible.

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