The apostle Paul was jailed, stoned and beaten for his beliefs. This did not deter him form spreading the gospel. Should we not be as strong minded and not be detered by atheists or the like. It does not matter what they say or do we should make know the gospel of Christ. Christ said they will persecute you as they did him and others before. We are no different, we even have it better because at the moment we do not face death in this country for sharing our faith. We should therefore be proud and stand firm be not wavered by evil.
I am not saying force someone to belief, but live a life that is Christ like and be an example for others to follow.
Too often I hear so called Christian polititians say they do not wear their religion on their shoulder, I think that is plain stupid. We are our beliefs, we are Chististians and Christ should be first before everything else.
2006-07-08 10:00:50 · 17 answers · asked by JESUS IS LOVE 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, we should. Paul told the Corinthian congregation at 1Corinthians 4:16 "Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me." We do good to imitate Paul. What a fine example he was for us. He spoke with sincerity, he did not try to please men, only God, and he highly valued his ministry.
2006-07-08 10:15:58 · answer #1 · answered by Micah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul was not the only apostle that was killed by the governments of their day. Peter, Steven, Andrew and the others all suffered martyrdom... Politicians exploit the Christians to get their votes... and that is SO HYPOCRITICAL... it is what they do the rest of the time that is their true "beliefs." Don't fall for all the Christian rhetoric that comes at election time... this is just a ruse to get the Christian votes... be aware of how you are being USED and refuse to fall for their HYPOCRISY!!! Remember what Christ said about hypocrites..."they are neither cold nor hot, they are luke-warm and I vomit them out of my mouth!"
2006-07-08 17:10:46 · answer #2 · answered by Callie Kitty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Much of what you say is true but also Paul said he became all things to all men. Paul and Christ were gentle and kind so as not to unnecessarily offend. Neither compromised but were full of good works to others as an example to their gospel message. I don't believe either would say be proud.
2006-07-08 17:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by beek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mat 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Rev 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
In this passage, what is literally meant is, Remain faithful to God even if it means death, which is exactly what Paul did.
Evidently, JT above doesn't believe Christ for Paul was a servant of Christ.
Act 9:15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he (Saul or Paul) is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel.
JT evidently is having the bible buffet -- Pick and choose.
As far as politicians that don't wear their religion, they are trying to serve God, money, and votes.
Rev 3:15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
Rev 3:16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
They deem religion appropriate only when it benefits them. God is a tool to them, nothing more.
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2006-07-08 17:08:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of those who are of the Christian Faith are like Paul... Paul strove to be like Christ. We of the Christian Faith all strive to be like Christ. Paul came closer than most of us will... But like us, Paul, in the mortal flesh, fell short of that goal.
Praise God for his patience and forgivness.
2006-07-08 17:06:37 · answer #5 · answered by IdahoMike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never consider myself worthy of being like St. Paul.
But, I can certainly relate. For 30 years I was Atheist. Then, Jesus appeared before me. This was my beginning. Now I I have given my spirit to G-- through Jesus Christ, his son.
Now, I have a huge task at hand. G-- has revealed the anti-christ to me....I am so scared and nervous........I don't know what to do,,,,,how to do it........how to show it...........
Many will not believe me.
2006-07-08 17:07:52 · answer #6 · answered by lam_9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul was the "anti-Christ."
Trinitarian Chrisitans are living like Paul.
2006-07-08 17:02:38 · answer #7 · answered by Left the building 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What, and walk around in a toga and flip-flops all day without any underwear? I guess that's up to you. A lot of people who do that are already stoned and don't need others' help.
2006-07-08 17:04:20 · answer #8 · answered by wmp55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who gives Paul the right to put his own words in the Bible? and who gives him the right to allow eat pork after it was forbidean.
Paul wasn't inspired or anything, but people believe in him because he was in a time of which no other breast except him.
2006-07-08 17:03:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would rather be like Paul McCartney
2006-07-08 17:05:01 · answer #10 · answered by Caesar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋