Considering that pride is the ultimate sin in Christianity, I mean... In my experience, when people say at a first meeting: "I am a Christian, you know", it means they want to 'look' good, which means trouble.
2006-07-29 03:24:42 · 11 answers · asked by Jesper 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes of course
2006-07-29 03:28:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it depends on the heart behind it. As with many such things, the heart with which we do things determines our intention. If they only say it to look good, then they will have had their rewards in other peoples praise and admiration. If they are doing so because God has told them to for some reason, they will have their rewards of him. I am proud to be a Christian myself, not through pride at all, but because I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ and I am blessed to overflowing by God so I like to share that with others so they may also learn what is available and claim it themselves. And if I didn't give such a testimony, how would they know it was available to be blessed by God?
2006-07-29 14:23:04 · answer #2 · answered by ManoGod 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pride is not the Ultimate sin.
Shows how little you know or have read.
Being a fraud can also mean contempt for other people.
Questions like yours are meant to bring out hatred.
Pride comes before a fall.
Yes we all fall down, I do not deny that.
However interest and questions can teach you a lot as long as you keep it sincere and honest. Are you capable?
God Bless
2006-07-29 03:33:57 · answer #3 · answered by beedaduck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We do not do it to "look good", as you put it. I am proud to be recognized being a Chistian. The Pharisees were the High priests of Israel, and they wanted to do thigs their way. I as a Christian, sow the seed wherever I can and just pray that at least some of it falls on fertile ground.
2006-07-29 03:35:22 · answer #4 · answered by stullerrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Christians shouldn't have to tell someone they're saved, it should be obvious. Though it does sometimes make sense to tell others upon meeting them. It will allow them to not say or do things that may later make them feel embarrassed about when they find out. It also gives others a chance to request prayer if they or a loved one need it. It lets them know, so they can ask any questions they may have about our faith. Lastly it gives them the opportunity to avoid me, so they won't get my religious views shoved down their throat.
2006-07-29 03:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes because pride is a sin, according to that belief
2006-07-29 08:03:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say I was "proud" of being a Christian. I would be more likely to say that I am "thankful" or "glad" that I was a Christian.
2006-07-29 03:33:19 · answer #7 · answered by guatemama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thay like the wars and the pedophle priests geting riped of by there churches and brainwashed by the churches
2006-08-01 22:42:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes we are only to boost about Jesus not are selves as it is him who works though us and yes it is a sin. but thats why jesus died so that we can be forgiven as we all fall short
2006-07-29 08:28:37 · answer #9 · answered by ladyflames 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got nothing against people telling me that. If they do I would just say "Good for you".
2006-07-29 03:29:10 · answer #10 · answered by JeffE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋