Strange Computer Happenings

Something strange has happened today.  First, while on Yahoo I tried to click on a couple of articles and the website said connection refused.  Second, while on YouTube I tried to sign-in to leave a comment to a video and Chrome said that multiple files where being downloaded to my computer then it asked me if I wanted to allow this or deny it.  The file it was trying to download was named ajax.  I clicked deny and then cleared the download.

Two of the Same IP Addresses

About ten minutes ago, a window popped up on my laptop saying that another computer on my network has the same IP address as my laptop.  I checked the network and saw two routers listed, mine and another one.  The other router was RaLink.  I clicked on it's properties and everything listed was unavailable.  After I clicked off of it, it disappeared from the screen and the only one listed was mine.  So, I updated Windows and Norton, afterwards, I decided to do a full system scan of my computer.  I feel like someone is trying to set me up.  At 5:27pm, Norton has completed the scan and no threats were found.

Doctrines of Demons

The following verses are from the King James Version of the bible (without the apocrypha):

1Ti 4:1  Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 

1Ti 4:2  Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 

1Ti 4:3  Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. 

1Ti 4:4  For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: 

1Ti 4:5  For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. 

Who forbids marriage?

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/vatican-nightmare-continues-cardinal-admits-164029885.html

Celibacy is a Gift from God

1 Corinthians 7:7 (NLT 1st edition)

I wish everyone could get along without marrying, just as I do.  But, we are not all the same.  God gives some the gift of marriage, and to others he gives the gift of singleness (celibacy).

The entire chapter of 1 Corinthians 7 is about celibacy and marriage.  Celibacy is the renunciation of sex and marriage.  It is a gift from God.  In Matthew 19:12, Jesus spoke of eunuchs who chose not to marry and they do it for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven.  It also bears witness and is a sign of things to come at the end of this age for all eternity.  Not many people have this gift, it is only given to those who can receive it.

Celibacy and marriage are of divine origin:
http://news.yahoo.com/accused-scottish-cardinal-admits-sexual-failings-175431595.html

Do Not Yield

The life of each believer strengthens and encourage other believers to continue in the faith, reminding them that they must enter into the Kingdom of God through many tribulations. --Acts 14:22

That word tribulation is the word thlipsis in the Greek.  It means pressure (literally or figuratively): -afflicted, (-tion), anguish, burdened, persecution, tribulation, trouble.  We all go through pressure in life.  When we do we gain our strength and encouragement from one another to not give up our faith but to continue understanding that this to will pass.  Everything we experience in this life is only temporary.  The paradisiacal life we have in Christ Jesus is eternal.  So, hold on to what you have (your faith in Christ) and do not give up or yield.  

The Armor of God

What should a believer in Christ Jesus fight evil with?  The following verses are from the King James Version (KJV) of the bible, read the passage Ephesians 6:10-20 for the full context:

Eph 6:14  Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 

Eph 6:15  And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 

Eph 6:16  Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 

Eph 6:17  And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 

Eph 6:18  Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 

Your fight is not with people but with evil spirits working through those people.  The fight is spiritual not physical.  Your armor is spiritual not physical.  You are to put on the full armor of God, which is, according to Ephesians 6:14-17 (New Living Translation):

• truth
• righteousness
• the peace that comes from the gospel
• faith
• salvation
• the word of God (bible) 

For the believer, these are your armor and weapon.  Also, we are commanded to pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit.  In addition, we are to stay alert and be persistent in our prayers for all Christians everywhere.

Knocking on my Door After Hours

At 7:38pm, just a few minutes ago, the maintenance man came knocking on my apartment door.  I asked him, who is it?  He said, maintenance.  I asked him, what do you want?  He said, you called for maintenance?  I said, no I did not.  He said, okay.  

I do not know what that was all about.  But, it is after office hours.  I found his visit strange.  He is the same maintenance man that used his key to enter my apartment unannounced on 11-13-2012.  I do not trust this guy.