The world gets difficult everyday making people in the world sin because of their little tolerance.
Many people here think that since I say I believe in God I already think I am superior than everyone else, or that I am perfect and I already have the tickets to go to Heaven and be in the V.I.P section in the throne next to God.
Which is not correct. Christianity taught me that God was going to judge the sins of all of us the same, and I don't feel superior than anyone just because I love a higher power.
Am I pure and perfect? Of course not and never will.
Stop saying that I feel superior than you because I am christian. I don't know your sins and neither you know mine.
2006-08-09 15:26:16 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Eh, Correction, if you believe in God, it makes you a Christian, which Catholics are included.
2006-08-09 15:36:00 · update #1
Ehmmm boo_6917, you are one of the intolerant non-believers who I included in my past question, which makes me doubt if you are happy with your believes.
And yes, you care because you wasted a couple of minutes anwered this question.
Ciao :)
2006-08-09 15:38:37 · update #2
answering*
2006-08-09 15:39:11 · update #3
When I say I am a Christian — by Carol Wimmer
When I say ... "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'." I'm whispering "I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven."
When I say ... "I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say ... "I am a Christian" I'm not trying to be strong. I'm professing that I'm weak And need His strength to carry on.
When I say ... "I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of success. I'm admitting I have failed And need God to clean my mess.
When I say ... "I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be perfect, My flaws are far too visible But, God believes I am worth it.
When I say ... "I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain. I have my share of heartaches So I call upon His name.
When I say ... "I am a Christian" I'm not holier than thou, I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow
2006-08-09 15:32:38 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with trying to be a Saint.
After that there is willful intent.
Then there's your intentions as a Christian, if you intend to minister to people here or elsewhere without intending to strive for a Christian life, that's another story.
God will judge eveyrone on what they did and how they lived. Some devote Christians may not make it, some ministers may not make it and some atheists might! It's hard to say what the criteria is.
2006-08-09 22:45:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I expect you to be a saint . surprise. allow me to explain.
The word saint derives from the word sanctify, which means to make Holy. The word Holy means "cut off" If you had a pair of shoes that you only wore to church and they had no other purpose. They would be Holy.
A person who is in the world but not of it but lives to glorify God has been sanctified, " A saint"
The next time you read the Bible Notice all of Paul's letters or books . To the Saints at Rome, to the Saints at Corinth etc. Paul wasn't writing to dead people. That's why the song says, " I want to be in that number when the Saints go marching in " only the saints of God go to Heaven.
They are not perfect , just forgiven. They are under the blood of the Christ. None of us deserve this gift. When we are judged we hope the advocate Jesus stands in for us, this is why he went to the cross. He died for the sins of his people. It is for his sake that any man goes to Heaven, not for our own.
2006-08-09 22:48:31 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. No one is perfect. A sin is words thoughts or actions that you have done to displease God. No one is perfect. The only perfect person is God. If you have full faith in God and have a relationship with him he will always be there for you and you will be forgiven for God loves you, God loves all his children. Hope I've helped, good luck.
God bless.
2006-08-09 22:46:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christian? We all are because we believe in Christ, our Lord, but people have to know the difference between Fanatic and Protestant. however, no matter what you do, you are a sinner and just like everyone else, you will be judge for all the bad things you have done....
2006-08-09 22:46:36 · answer #5 · answered by vortexx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just remember when others tell you things like that to turn the other cheek.
Luke 6:29
If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic.
Forgive them and live your life the best you can. It sounds like you have a good start and like the rest of us you are fighting the good fight.
All of God's Blessings, Guidance and Love to you
2006-08-09 22:41:25 · answer #6 · answered by Fotios 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"For it is written, You shall be holy, for I am holy" (1 Pet. 1:16).
Anyone who truly loves God wants to be holy. We desire to be like Him, and He is holy. Holiness signifies separation unto God. A state of holiness results in conduct befitting those so separated.
The Lord instructs us to do certain things, but He also provides us with the ability to do what He requires. We struggle and labor when we try to do what He wants in our own strength, instead of calling upon His strength by faith.
The seed of holiness is planted in us at the New Birth. As we work with the Holy Spirit and water that seed with God's Word and our obedience, we begin to see positive changes in our behavior and in all other areas of life.
Many Christians spend most of their lives waiting to see themselves change before they will believe anything positive about themselves. But the good news is that God sees our hearts. We have a desire to do what is right because He has given us a new heart and put His Spirit within us.
When we start believing what the Word says about us more than what we see or do, then our behavior begins to radically and rapidly change.
Believe it: You are holy, because God says so!
Pray This: "Father, thank You for making me holy by your mercy and grace, and by the sacrifice and bloodshed of Your Son. In Jesus' name, amen."
2006-08-10 00:13:14 · answer #7 · answered by Maria 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1. Who in the hell are you talking to?
#2. You are not acting superior,but rather grouchy and defensive
#3. As a christian,I have to say that I am not a saint either,and I know no one else is.So as an answer to you question[if it was directed at me],no.
2006-08-09 22:38:18 · answer #8 · answered by Myaloo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It maybe that you are being classified with conservative Christians who do have that superior attitude. Also, if you always answer questions with because of Jesus or the bible says..gives some the impression that you are saying my religion is right and yours is wrong.
2006-08-09 22:33:47 · answer #9 · answered by Dreamer88 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't. All religions have their flaws. Just because you are a devout Christian, and you go to church weekly, doesn't even mean you're going to heaven. A serial killer who went to church and followed all commandments, excluding Thou Shall Not Kill, isn't going to heaven, I don't think...
And sainthood isn't involved in Christianity at all. It's involved in Catholicism. Only someone ignorant would assume such a thing. If people have treated you with prejeduced, and have judged you, please accept my sincerest apologies.
2006-08-09 22:33:35 · answer #10 · answered by <3 See Jane Run <3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋