Thank you very much Lee, Geri, Yohanan, I agree with you. Geri, when you said: "Heidi, this ex-colleague is not searching for Truth instead he got a demon(s) inside and is getting a kick out of making fun and taunting your faith.", you described the situation perfectly. yes, he was getting a kick out of making fun and taunting me about my faith" that is exactly what happened. also him possibly having a demon inside could be true. there is something about him that has been making me uneasy, but not sure what that was.................. He said he used to be a religious Muslim, that's a lot of open doorways right there. I will contact a male pastor, tell him what happened then email my colleague with the contact info of that pastor. I will definitely distance myself from him. After his taunting last night, making fun of my faith and suggesting that it was the devil who was alongside me in my life angered me and disgusted me. that guy is out of my life. Thank you everyone :rose: Only Jesus rose from the dead! There is salvation in no other god(s) - only Jesus! This is what this man needs to know above all. That is the decisive point in that conversation. I don't know what argument he would use against that, but Christ is risen, and HE is the only way! You could ask him to study to try to disprove that Jesus rose from the dead - if he were to search that out, he might even find salvation in his pursuit, if he would do it! But, I don't believe he is truly searching, tho we can hope he is. I think he was the enemy come in to bring confusion and deception to you Heidi, just as you felt. I believe you first hand sensed and felt the enemy at work. Not only the devil keeping this man from knowing the Truth, but using this man to attempt to cause you enough doubt to stray from the very Word and Truth of God on which you stand. You were wise to discern his tactics. Proved out even further by his degrading demeaning remarks re: a female pastor(s). He was not looking in humility to know biblical truth, he is looking to conquer. To dominate! The serpent went to Eve, and that is what he wants - to deceive the weaker vessel, in his mind, beliefs and judgment. I personally would not suggest any female pastor to him, unless she would see the need to have a male pastor there to minister with her. At this point, I would only refer him to male pastors. This man has an evil agenda to dominate over any female pastor, just as he tried to lord it over you, and possibly worse. He is a spiritual danger because his intention is to deceive over all. And he exposed that his intention is lust, from his imagination, to kissing, to sex. The enemy is using him in his lost state, to toy with the children of God, in calculating and deliberate ways, wanting to overpower all that you know, believe and trust in the Lord and Savior, Jesus. It was a conversation almost like being face to face with satan, who comes to kill, steal and destroy! Don't doubt Heidi. Hang on to Jesus. Draw near to Him and He will draw near to you. Read, listen to and speak the Word. Meaningful worship music.Pray until you gain back your assurance. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to them that put their trust in Him. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. And they overcome him (satan) by the Blood of the Lamb and by the Word of their testimony. His Name, is called, "The Word of God." Heidi, glad to see you back! I am sorry that you have had this experience. I agree with all the others, do not introduce him to any female pastor and you should distance yourself from any communication from him. It could be dangerous considering his language and demeanor with you, and your safety is crucial. I agree with Lee and the others, if you must communicate with him again, keep a healthy physical distance and then refer him to a big ole healthy Christian male, in fact, have a Christian man/pastor with you. The most effective tool you have at our disposal is prayer and that is probably the best and safest method for him at this time. If he is truly seeking God, he can find Him and between online and physical churches. Kolleen, things that you said were so right and accurate. But, I don’t believe he is truly searching, tho we can hope he is. I think he was the enemy come in to bring confusion and deception to you Heidi, just as you felt. yes, the enemy was trying to confuse me. Proved out even further by his degrading demeaning remarks re: a female pastor(s). He was not looking in humility to know biblical truth, he is looking to conquer. To dominate! His remarks about female pastors were very degrading and demeaning. Yes, it looks like he wants to conquer and dominate. This man has an evil agenda to dominate over any female pastor, just as he tried to lord it over you, and possibly worse. He is a spiritual danger because his intention is to deceive over all. And he exposed that his intention is lust, from his imagination, to kissing, to sex. I am amazed you said: just as he tried to lord it over you. Yes, and that was not just the last discussion over the phone. I was going to confront him before about him sounding superior when he talks to me. The enemy is using him in his lost state, to toy with the children of God, in calculating and deliberate ways, wanting to overpower all that you know, believe and trust in the Lord and Savior, Jesus. It was a conversation almost like being face to face with satan, who comes to kill, steal and destroy! Don’t doubt Heidi. Hang on to Jesus. sometimes I had the feeling that it was a conversation almost face to face with satan.
