Discussion: It’s so empty…
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Discussion Description:
Becoming a Christian has led me to realize how empty worldly accomplishments are. Like they all fade. And I don’t know if it’s just me but even after earning awards and stuff it only makes me more sad even during the process because it’s just so worldly and takes me away from God’s presence. And it doesn’t matter how big the accomplishment is but if it takes me away from God, it’s not worth it and I just end up feeling sad and kinda guilty for “leaving” Him afterwards even for a while. Is this normal? And how can someone stay in God even in these types of environments that may lead to pride? Should we be suppressing these feelings? And is it possible to be in God’s presence even in these types of moments when the world celebrates you?
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At May 7, 2026, 5:07 p.m. Real_The_Founder said: It depends on what you mean by worldly. If worldly means sinful, then it is not normal! If you have 'accomplishments' and 'achievements' in sinful things, that that is a vain and empty accomplishment. However, if your accomplishment or achievement is something that brings good to the world, don't be sad! Some of the greatest achievements in history have been accomplished by Christians. For example, it was a group of Roman Catholic priests who were interested in science who came up with The Scientific Method, which has brought countless good into the world and for all of humanity. Galileo, the man who discovered that we live in a Heliocentric solar system, was a devoted Roman Catholic. Even with some achievements that some may consider worldly have brought glory to God. Like the famous boxer Jimmy Braddock, who became the world champion in boxing, after suffering throughout the Great Depression and broken hands and wrists, and he was a devoted Christian for Christ throughout it all. Of course, suppress all feelings of pride. Instead, remember God that he put you in that position, and so you will have humility, the main weapon against pride.
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At May 7, 2026, 9:40 p.m. Bleed_For_Love said: Thank you I needed to hear this.
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