Take the Test Here. Oh and I failed big time so good luck.
http://wayofthemaster.com/goodperson.shtml
2006-09-20 02:26:51 · 23 answers · asked by manniebaby 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No man is good.
2006-09-20 02:29:12 · answer #1 · answered by dom316 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your test is a little biased, don't you think? While Christians are not told to ignore the Ten Commandments, Jesus himself replaced them (especially for non-Jews) with two:
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God
Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself
Those two cover ALL of the ten. In other words, break one of the Ten and you have broken one or other of those.
The two I give above also apply equally whatever religion you belong to (not just Christian), so long as you believe that there is a God.
Jesus was given to us not just to free us from sin (as defined by the Old Testament) but also to free the Jews - and the rest of humanity - from the negativity and repression that Judaism labours under.
As to whether or not I am a good person, you may ask God. He knows me better than I do myself. He will tell you, if you need to know.
2006-09-20 09:44:45 · answer #2 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being a "good person" isn't about obeying laws; it's about gaining the knowledge actually to know right from wrong.
Slaves do what they're told, follow the rules, but that doesn't make them good -- that just makes them empty-headed, robotic slaves.
Laws are rigid, but human nature is flexible. Many biblical "laws" are ritualistic and have no value at all in our society today.
People who measure their worth by how obedient they are to the bible are unclear on the concept of what decency, kindness and wisdom really are.
2006-09-20 09:33:50 · answer #3 · answered by Sweetchild Danielle 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'd have actually tried your test, and I made it through 3 questions, but It's taking too long and I really don't have the time for it. Sorry.
2006-09-20 09:31:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus fulfilled the law for Christians so we can take a break and rest in Him. God does not want the strong and perfect, He wants the meek and lowly, the sinner that is flat on his back is of use to Him. The ten commandments are for non-Christians.
2006-09-20 09:45:37 · answer #5 · answered by c c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ohhh a tuff one!
By rights I should be able to stand here and tell you "I have no sin!"
By that test I should be able to say I have no sin!
But I can not!
There are things of my past that I have not be yet cleaned of!
One has to ask to remove sin, and some I still hold to, from my past!
So no I am not!
2006-09-20 15:50:34 · answer #6 · answered by Grandreal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as mortals we are all a combination of what is good and bad. all need to practice the good qualities and downplay the bad. however this is a constant battle as most of us fail whenever temptation gets in the way. all we can do is keep trying and doing our best.
2006-09-20 09:30:14 · answer #7 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Went through this training last weekend, interesting that the proselytizing emphasizes Hell and the avoidance of it, but they seem to stop short of total depravity. Hmmmm.
2006-09-20 09:50:54 · answer #8 · answered by ccrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on who sets the standard for "good"
Have been to the site before and its a good one
2006-09-20 09:46:02 · answer #9 · answered by WhatIf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I saw a tv program with Kirk Cameron on it about the same thing. I am saved, but I liked this way of looking at it. It helps you fully grasp what being saved is. It also helps people realize, even if they think they are a good person, we are all sinners. I dunno, I liked it.
2006-09-20 09:39:17 · answer #10 · answered by lees girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
god what an awful website - not sure if you should be promoting it here such a load of codswallop . . . talk about scaremongering people into religion! makes christianity look like a cult really doesn't it?! i'm suprised they don't ask for a donation at the end!
2006-09-20 09:51:36 · answer #11 · answered by Empress 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋