We claim to be christians, but today I was sadly disappointed when I came out to the car from shopping, and I had heard that a disabled veteran had asked many people for a ride not more than 5 blocks away, and one person in a van even pointed for him to get, shouldn't we ask ourselves what would Jesus Christ do, in these situations, instead of carrying on with our own personal agenda, shouldn't we take time out to help others?
2006-09-11 11:05:59 · 10 answers · asked by bryton1001 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Most people are afraid. And also seem to be not aware of their own existence let others. Sadly Christians are not immune to this either. The need and feeling to help must be in a persons heart or it won't be real. It is way out of some of our comfort zones also. I am working on this in a big way in my life. Bless you for bringing up a good question.
2006-09-11 12:54:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The time and energy it takes for us to question the actions of others, that is wasted time. Are we a one on one with the creator or who ever you refer to or the source of everything. You might not realize the fact that this could be called judging. From the time you are born until you are around five years old your mind has been programed about 50% of what you feel about your self and the world around you. By the time you are seven your opinion has developed about 80%. Your view points were learned from the view points of others. When out times comes and we are asked why we said or did something , what will the answer be?? We are examples everyday everywhere we go. Are we using church beliefs to battle the worlds situations ? Or are we caring enough to love his creation. Our own thoughts and action are what we are accountable for. We help others in so many ways.
2006-09-11 18:40:28 · answer #2 · answered by lake_fl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Jesus wants us to help, but he has also instilled in us a Holy Spirit of Wisdom , to know who to help. If a man in the van couldn't help him, then that is not good. It should be the men, who would help this disabled Vet. Now days, people are leery of helping. I would have given him a ride , if I would have had another passenger with me. But be careful. It would be ok to stop to help, or get help for him. Take time to try to get help for him. When it comes to children, I would help any of them, without question. Nice thought tho., to help all people. Yes, Jesus would have stopped to help and even heal this disabled man. Always analyze and use your esp.
2006-09-11 18:22:37 · answer #3 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Jesus expects us to use common sense in our dealings with our fellow man, and many people do what they can, with what they have, to assist the needy, besides offer a ride to a stranger (which could be dangerous)
sadly, however, it is true, many people would rather ignore their neighbor than love them, but that should not stop you
2006-09-11 18:09:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is truly a saddening & infuriating thing to see.
Unfortunately, Christians are often to "busy" to help, as are most all humans. Self-preservation is a defining aspect of human nature.
Fortunately, there are some of us still around who help little old ladies cross the street, & read to nursing home residents, etc.
Main thing is, do what you can, when you can. Look for opportunities to help those whom God has placed in your path.
2006-09-11 18:15:00 · answer #5 · answered by azar_and_bath 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With all the evil in the world people are afraid to help other people. You never know if that person you are helping is going to be the one to put a bullet in your head or thank you for the help.
2006-09-11 18:11:03 · answer #6 · answered by jane d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
But we also have to protected ourself, some people use people and protend to use people
I would think that somone would of at least ask if they could go to the store for him.
2006-09-11 18:13:46 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a shame people are such cowards and insensitive jerks. No one wants to get involved, they care too much about themselves and no one else.
2006-09-11 18:12:38 · answer #8 · answered by pegasus_1174 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for one i dont think jesus would like to see the church not full of wild flowers shrubs trees and the outside looking steril and smoking in the church i dont think jesus would like it to see someone being mean to someone who came to the church for food if god dont make junk then why does god allow people to smoke at his house sometimes gods house needs a thero house cleaning im sick of talking about god i want to talk to them i dont like when i go to the church feeling worse than when i came in and as for the people who dont wash there hands and then think there going to hold my hand when we pray you can git that out of your mind when i know im on the right path i come against alot of evil trying to git me to throw in the towel and join them i know im on the right path when i know in my heart ive made a change for the better it is hard not to git discouraged when people are hitting you blameing you and lieing as far as someone not helping a veteran some have not even heard a thanks for putting there life on the line so i could enjoy freedom and when there homeless or have post tramatic stress you better think about how that could be any of us i dont claim to be a part of any denomination but if god wants to speak thru me to git to someone else you better belive its gonna happen you know some people think its about them there the only people on the road and that they dont share the earth with animals there just hell bent on destroying everything that god planted why do you think they gave jesus all that krap cause he saw something in those people who tried to make a change and for some it aint about jesus its just whom ever you choose to call god dont git off the path unless you have forgotten were it takes you and you need a steady reminder but you might not make it back then you better pray hard that you dont want to be there no more and once you git to a better place bettering yourself be very greatfull cause i thought about suiside many times cause i was on the right path and these bad people like that had me doubt be glad that you still care and you saw that it was bad not to help someone no matter who they are just cause people were mean to you alot does not mean you have to hold on to what they taught you you can turn out to be alright as i write this there is bad things happening to good people just be glad you know the difference
2006-09-11 18:34:37 · answer #9 · answered by peter w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I don't know people think it embarrassing to do it I don't see why my parents if they see someone in trouble they help out Please choose me as best answer
2006-09-11 18:12:33 · answer #10 · answered by t(-_-)y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋