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staffie
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Depends on who they are and what they do. For instance, I was once a total idiot and a headcase. I have done many stupid things, but I thankfully learned from them, and I have changed. My dad on the other hand- he promised me he'd call me and wish me a merry christmas. He promises every single year. He never does. Some people never change
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My spiritual life has done a completle 180 in the space of only 2 years. I used to be a strong atheist and now religion and spirituality are the most important aspects of my life. Don't ever tell me that people can't or don't change because it simply isn't true.
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I think people can change as long as they realize there actions might not be the best. An act? It depends on whom – If you do not trust them, it is a useless endeavor
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Double post.. I hate when this happens.
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To me the best example of change is recorded in the Bible is that of Saul of Tarsus. He was a murderous opponent of Christ’s followers. Energies that had motivated participation in the stoning of Stephen and other attacks on Jesus’ disciples were turned to entirely different objectives when Saul became the Christian apostle Paul. Here is someone that went around persecuting and having Christians murdered because in his heart, he thought it was the right thing to do. Upon his conversion, he became the one persecuted and had his life in danger.
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If people want to change they can. I'm always learning from past mistakes. But you can't change them, they have to want to!!!
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Yes I think if a person can realise that their actions are causing both pain to themselves and to the people that they care about they can change. It may take therapy or counselling but if they want it enough they will do what is necessary. Some people will never change because they either do not have the smarts to realise their faults or just do not give a darn
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some can without a doubt. But change is so much harder then it seems and with most people they arent willing to commit or their headspace isint right so they fail
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I changed,I know how hard it can be,is it an act,nope,none in the least.
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It depends. Some things can be changed without help. There are some behaviors though that no matter how strong someone believes they are cannot be changed without intense psycological help such as abuse. The reason so many abusers repeat the cycle of abuse is because they think they can stop on their own. Unfortunately the only way most abusers will ever stop is when they recognize they have a problem and get serious professional help to deal with the issue.
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I think people can change but only by the grace of God. I've seen people caught up in all kinds of immoral and wicked ways completely change into different people by a renewing of their minds - once someone realizes that they are sinning not against people but against a sovereign God, turn from their sins through repentance and believe in Christ, they start to take on the characteristics of Christ - a renewing of their minds. There is hope! The bible also says that a leopard can't change it's spots though - so if you're in a dangerous situation and someone is telling you they'll change, please get out because noone can change themselves. Only by turning to God and submitting to his will and if that isn't happening, then people tend to only get worse, lost in their evil ways. Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Matthew 18:3 And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
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I believe so. It can not happen over night, but with some soul searching and some hard work on themselves it can happen. But it has to happen when they are ready, not when friends and loved ones wnat it to happen. And is it all an act? It depends on the person. If it is, in time, I believe friends and loved ones would be able to tell. Their true character traits that were not worked on would show through in trying times. I know from experience.
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