Baptists/A.A. and false gods

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Expert: - 3/2/2011


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Hello and thank you for taking my question. I am in alcoholics anonymous and there are a number buddhists, muslims and even a guy who worships the coffee pot. All of these people pray to their version of God and yet our real GOD manages to help them get sober and stay sober anyway....even though they are worshiping other gods. Why does the real God help them get sober (He's the only one who could, we cant do it on will power alone)

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Hi Pete,

An interesting question, so let me tell you how I see it.

All though the Bible says "Though shall worship no other God but me" we know that many do, some as you say even worship some very starng things such as a coffee pot!
But despite that our God [the real God] is in control we know that and such things prove it.

Our Lord sees all as His children and knows that He can excercise full control over all when ever He wants to, and that is what He is doing, it is a way of showing Himself to them, but it is up to them to respond. God is so loving that He would notjust help those that believe and turn His back on those that do not, you see He loves sinners, and worshipping another God is a sin, He will love the sinner and hate the sin.

I hope this helps, you know the real God!

God Bless

Clive

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Clive Heath

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I can answer most questions on the subject of the Baptist/Christian faith. I am an active member of a Baptist Church Fellowship. I study the Bible and the Scriptures every day and have no problem talking to people about this. I am more than happy to answer the Lord's calling and help and support all people that are in need. I believe that is now my role in life.

Experience

Some times people go the wrong way in life because they have been let down by those that are close to them. It is all about trust, compassion and support. I carry out a lot of outreach work, so I know how important these things are to be able to reach people. I have worked with drug addicts and the homeless, as well as young people who have lost their way in life or are in prison.

Organizations
Baptist Fellowship.

Publications
My articles and letters have appeared many times in the local paper.

Education/Credentials
I am am a Deacon and secretary of my church, and also spend lots of time now also ministering to people in old folks homes as well as other outreach work.

Awards and Honors
I have won a National award for working with and supporting sick people.

Past/Present Clients
I do not call them clients, they are people in need of the love of God and of people. I have mentored many young people, including those that are in our local prison, to hopefully live an honest and Christian life.

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