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What's a good starting point to get closer to God?

Cameron Diamond
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Cameron Diamond is a Christian Theology Expert based in Jonesville, Florida. With 16 years of experience in the Christian ministry, Cameron has held various ministry positions and is currently a Pastor and Worship Leader at Jonesville Baptist Church. He has served as a Pastor for students for 10 years. He hosts a Christian faith podcast called Innerlight Discipleship. He is an Outpost Director for Stand to Reason, an apologetics ministry that encourages discipleship and relational evangelism through Socratic reason. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida. He has an MA in Christian Studies and a BA in Music from the Baptist College of Florida. Currently, he is pursuing his Doctorate of Ministry in Theologies and Apologetics from Liberty University.

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A good starting point would be to start by finding a mentor that can guide and discipline you in your spiritual journey. Jesus instructed us in Matthew 28 to make disciples and be disciples ourselves. This means we should seek out someone who knows God well and learn from them. Allow them to help you develop habits such as reading the Bible, engaging in evangelism, and serving both in the church and your community.

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I want to get closer to God. I'm only 15 but I need help. I do confess my sins but I don't go to church. Please help me. I do want salvation.

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If you confess your sins to God He will forgive you. It is that simple. You will have salvation. If you can't go to church, try to find a Bible and read it every day. Also, talk to God every day. You will find yourself getting closer to God.

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How do I deal with the frustration I feel when God won't answer my prayers?

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Don't get frustrated because God's reaction to your prayers isn't instant. Practice patience and have faith that your prayers are heard and will be answered at the right time.

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How can I listen to God's voice? How can I know that God heard my prayer if His answer is wait? How will I get to know about it?

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Sometimes God doesn't speak to you verbally. He can speak to you through bible verses he inspires to you. Other times, somebody might even be used by God to answer it. You just need to wait patiently while praying to hear God's voice. And also be sensitive.

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What time is most suitable for worship?

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You can worship wherever and whenever. Many Christians and Jews honor a special worship day called the Sabbath, either on Saturday or Sunday, when they attend church to worship with a congregation of other believers.

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Does God only want me to maintain a relationship with him and not society?

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God's love is unconditional, and He put you here to experience things and make the world a better place. That's hard to do unless you're actively part of society. God also encourages building a community with other Christians, which requires social participation.

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Should I tithe every Sunday or every first Sunday of the month?

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There is not really a schedule, but most people do it the first Sunday of the month because that is when their paychecks come in. You can tithe whenever you have the money to do so though.

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Do people go to heaven after death?

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No one knows the answer to this question for sure, but Christians believe that if you are good and you praise and worship God, then you get to go to heaven.

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How do I know when God is speaking to me? Cause sometimes I think it’s him and when I respond, it turns out for the worse.

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He speaks and it is for good. Don't be the judge. Allow Him to prove to you that it's Jesus who is talking to you. He knows that you are listening and then you don't feel like it's Him. So He will help you see clearly. Just don't stop and skip thinking too much.

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