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hero said:It is not uncommon to hear a Christian judge someone. Christians are called the worst for shooting their wounded. You see "brothers" and "sisters" everyday who say they know Christ, but fight for the enemy. If we are the salt of the earth, where has our flavor gone, and why?
Yes, I agree, but...Abram said:I agree with you here but I can't stand that you would focus on the ones that do judge. One man cheats on his wife, does this mean all men do? Course not.
Keep in mind the enemy whispers in our ear "it's okay to think and say the things we do" remember just because your Christian does not make you perfect.
Exactly.Abram said:I agree with you here but I can't stand that you would focus on the ones that do judge. One man cheats on his wife, does this mean all men do? Course not.
Keep in mind the enemy whispers in our ear "it's okay to think and say the things we do" remember just because your Christian does not make you perfect.
Only because the world formed that opinon of it that way. I know many Christians that walk the walk and talk the talk. But people will complain before they complement.hero said:Yes, I agree, but...
I am choosing to see this from the view the world. The world that Christians are supposed to be a light for. And I have to say, we (christians in general) are the worst example for Christianity.
This is the part of the quote I wont to focus on more than anything. If attitude, as I have heard so many times before, is the best way to witness to someone, how many people are we misleading with our pride. And to them who are mislead, is not their blood on our hands?dawny0826 said:Exactly.
And although, you have a point in that, Christians are just as guilty as anyone else in the judgemental department...individually, we must deal with the consequences of our own actions.
Sad but true. Do not all sins lead back to pride?Abram said:Only because the world formed that opinon of it that way. I know many Christians that walk the walk and talk the talk. But people will complain before they complement.
I hear you.Abram said:Only because the world formed that opinon of it that way. I know many Christians that walk the walk and talk the talk. But people will complain before they complement.
Many do...hero said:Sad but true. Do not all sins lead back to pride?
It is not even just that one is bad or good. But their is also dissention among Chritians about petty doctorines. Some believe you should where such and such and other man-made traditions. Their is that because of such a petty thing other denominations may not think is a sin one denomination condemns. This is just a for instance and by no means do judge anyone for this, but I know someone who goes to Church of Christ. And because we in so and so church use musical unstruments it is falsely worshipping God. My so and so friend then has judged, and created bitterness. Their are many other situations such as this, and how can we get across one message of salvation when we as a body choose to be dismembered. Because one sleeve is different then the other we feel the need to cut of the arm. Why? Is it pride? How can we expect the world to hear the truth of Christ Jesus mediator and saviour if we appear so unsure and different in belief? Why can't we all just agree, Christ is Lord. The doctorine is clear. Where has our light gone. What happens to salt that looses its flavor. Do we wont to be likened to the Israelites, not knowing God.Aqualung said:I don't think most christians are bad examples. It's just the loud ones that are.
At least you are willing to correct yourself, and admit it.dawny0826 said:I hear you.
And I'm honest about my own actions...I'm guilty of being judgemental.
Kinda like the saying, "God wants spiritual fruits, not religious nuts"? (duh da dum chh)Aqualung said:I don't think most christians are bad examples. It's just the loud ones that are.
I do. To be a Christian is to accept the priority of dogma over right living -- whether that dogma is Evangelical, Calvinist, Roman Catholic, or Orthodox. The Confession of Faith is the important part. Do you accept Jesus as your personal savior? Do you accept the teachings of Holy Mother Church? Do you believe the Bible is inerrant? Do you have an Orthodox confession of faith? Regardless of what kind of Christian one is, those are the kinds of questions that define Christianity. Love of God and your neighbor are entirely optional, and the teachings of Jesus are inconveniences to be explained away.Aqualung said:I don't think most christians are bad examples.