Are you a REAL Christian? Do you walk the talk?

Question

Jesus said, "If you love me, keep my commandments." (John 14:15)

Here's one that almost no one keeps: Matthew 19:16-21. A young man of wealth is told to sell everything he has, and give it to the poor.

Jesus repeats this instruction in Luke 12:33, where he instructs his disciples to sell their belongings, and lay up treasure in Heaven,

This is not an optional thing! Jesus said (in Luke 14:33), "Whoever does not give up all he has cannot be my disciple."

YOU have not done this! So YOU are not truly a follower of Jesus. You're jsut a pretender, a wannabe who doesn't want to make any sacrifice or pay any price at all. The kind of lukewarm Christian that Jesus says he hates and will spew from his mouth. (Rev. 3:16).

So what are you going to do? Walk away, like the young man did in Matthew 19? I'd bet on it! And watch some weasel say, "You don't really have to give it all up-- just be willing to!" Words without deeds!

If I'm "wrong" explain to me WHERE. Or you lose the debate by default!

Jesus was NOT talking symbolically when he gave this instruction. The Mustard Seed analogy is dreadfully inapt.

Answer 1

Then no, I'm not a "real" Christian according to you, and a book filled with contradictions, written by men, and edited throughout time. God is what's important to me, prophets come second.

Answer 2

Hey, I walk, I talk and sometimes I fly. I'm also not a hypocrite, or at least I know when I'm being one. Einstein says:

“Whoever undertakes to set himself up as the judge of Truth and Knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of Gods”

He also said 'God does not play dice'. We that do not take things literally prosper.

'Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed which is upon the face of all the earth. To you it will be for meat.' And God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good." (Genesis 1:29-31).

Are you thinking what I am, that the Bible said it's ok to roll another?

Thoughts are deeds. No I'm not a real Christian because I don't go to Church but I think T.D. Jakes is a God.

Answer 3

That is why Jesus died on the cross. While he walked upon the earth, that is the way that it is quoted in the Bible that way. He gave up His life so we can find redemption through Him to be forgiven for what we do wrong. Tithing, keeping the commandments is what we are suppose to do, but if we stray away from that, we can ask for forgiveness and we will be forgiven through the Son to get to the Father. Ephesians 1:7

Answer 4

you are mistaken,
!
the reason Jesus told this to the rich man was because Jesus knew that this man had many possessions and his heart was divided.
You are just like Satan when he twisted God's words at the garden, and also when he tempted Jesus in the wilderness.
Continue to follow the course of Balaam and reap your reward you son of Satan!

You are just like the crowds of Jesus time.
Matthew 13:3434 All these things Jesus spoke to the crowds by illustrations. Indeed, without an illustration he would not speak to them; 35 that there might be fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet who said: “I will open my mouth with illustrations, I will publish things hidden since the founding.”

An illustration is something that represents something else as a teaching tool. If we applied your narrow application of this illustration then why don't we all go get a mustard seed, because Jesus said the Kingdom fo God is a mustard seed?
Apply your thinking to all Jesus illustrations and you might start to see how lame your accusation is!!!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Those of Jesus’ “little flock” were encouraged to “sell the things belonging to [them] and give gifts of mercy.” (Lu 12:32, 33) To the rich young ruler Jesus gave like counsel, adding, “and come be my follower.” (Mt 19:16-22; Lu 18:18-23; see also Joh 13:29.) Jesus placed the emphasis on giving “as gifts of mercy the things that are inside.” He may thereby have had reference to the qualities of the heart, in view of his stress on justice and love immediately afterward.—Lu 11:39-42.

Jesus told his followers: “You must accordingly be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Mt 5:48) Here his reference was to the matter of love and generosity. He showed that merely to “love those loving you” constituted an incomplete, defective love; hence his followers should perfect their love or bring it to full measure by loving their enemies also, thereby following God’s example. (Mt 5:43-47) Similarly, the young man who questioned Jesus on the way to gain everlasting life was shown that his worship, which already included obedience to the Law’s commandments, was still lacking in vital points. If he ‘wanted to be perfect’ he must bring his worship to full development (compare Lu 8:14; Isa 18:5) by fulfilling these aspects.—Mt 19:21; compare Ro 12:2.

Goodness is manifested by generosity and hospitality. Jesus told the young man that he should observe God’s commandments continually. Obedience to Jehovah’s commands is an aspect of goodness. The young man thought he was already doing this as best he could. Clearly, to his neighbors he already seemed to be a good person, yet he felt he lacked something. So Jesus said: “If you want to be perfect, go sell your belongings and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven, and come be my follower.” (Matthew 19:16-22) The young man went away grieved. He was very wealthy. If he had followed Jesus’ counsel, he would have shown that he was not materialistic, which Jesus had discerned about him. And he would have performed a good act of truly selfless generosity. This is why Jesus then said that it would eaiser for a camel to get through the eye of a sewing needle than a rich man to get into the kingdom of God. This was not simply because of being rich, but the tendency to attach undue importance to riches. The young man's love for riches eclipsed his love for God and neighbor.

Jesus was not saying that a person with material riches could not serve God. Many have done so. That young Jewish man had done so—to an extent. There was the tax collector Zacchaeus, who “was rich.” (Luke 19:2-10) Some anointed Christians in the first century were wealthy and hence had the special challenge “to be liberal, ready to share.” (1 Timothy 6:17, 18; James 1:9, 10) And there are some wealthy Christians today too.

In ancient times God did not demand that the Israelites live in poverty. Consider: After taking up the land that was apportioned to them, the people engaged in farming and business to provide for themselves and their loved ones. Such factors as economic conditions, weather, health, or business acumen would affect the success of their efforts. The Law of Moses directed Israelites to be compassionate if any suffered economically and became poor. (Leviticus 25:35-40) On the other hand, some became rich. Boaz, a man of faith and integrity who became an ancestor of Jesus Christ, is described as “a man mighty in wealth.”—Ruth 2:1.

The situation remained the same during Jesus’ lifetime. In speaking to the rich man, it was not Jesus’ intention to promote asceticism. Rather, he was teaching an important lesson. From a human standpoint, it might appear impossible for rich individuals to display humility and accept God’s means of salvation. Yet, Jesus said: “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”—Matthew 19:26.

A rich person who is conscious of his spiritual need and who seeks divine help can receive God-given salvation.—Matthew 5:3

Answer 7

I am a Christ follower, and I cant possibly keep all of God's commands - that's where grace and forgiveness comes in.

Jesus also said in Mark 9:43 and 47

If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off
..if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out.

The point here is not literal... He is talking about avoiding sin in your life.

We can't totally do that - but with GOD's grace we can walk the journey.

Answer 8

This is a metaphor to show that people who claim to want to walk with him are not willing to accept the fact that they own nothing. God owns everything, He loans us everything we have, including our kids. Therefore, be prepared to walk away from everything. Job said it best when he lost everything, "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord." Christ knew the rich man could not let go of his wealth, therein is the test of faith. Can you trust Christ to take care of you if you would turn away from everything, stop believing that it is by your own will that you have gained anything. All the "stuff" we have is useless, just toys. We buy the new car, the latest style in clothes, the cool stereo, etc. None of it will increase your wisdom or faith in God's promise. He loans us children to take care of, and through them we learn our own weaknesses. Through them we gain blessings, therefore our faith is increased. Solomon said it,"All is vanity, all of man's wisdom is but chasing the wind." Our concept of what we own or have earned is false bravado. Be prepared to walk away from it all and don't look back in regret as Lot's wife did.

Answer 9

every part of the body of christ has its own function... Just think what would happen if all the people in the church begin to preach .. it dosint happen....and the other thing is " Matthew 7:1
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
Matthew 7:2
For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."

Answer 10

Jesus asks us to give up things all the time, and we do. Willingness is a great part of true christianity.