Before or after you "sowed your wild oats"? If you were born again AFTER raising some hell as a teen and young adult, isn't it a bit hypocritical to lecture those who are having THEIR turn at raising a bit of hell?
2006-09-29 09:33:28 · 17 answers · asked by ZombieTrix 2012 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I would never poke fun at people who are "born again", because I think it has made a profound spiritual change in their lives. I will say that many "born agains" I have know did live some pretty wild life styles. And it really is difficult sometimes to be lectured by folks, who you remember when they were as Van Halen would put it "runnin' with the devil".
I have a relative like this, who is now "born again" and forgets that the rest of us were living Christian lives before she discovered God. And I can tell you she has done all the no no's for conservative Christians including the big one....
I believe 100% that she is sincere and that yes she is "born again". Now if only she were mute.....
2006-09-29 09:40:11 · answer #1 · answered by KERMIT M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The question of your salvation and where you will spend eternity is far too serious to be delayed. I have found that those who make a conscious decision to delay giving their lives to Christ almost never get around to doing it. The best time to make a decision to follow Christ is right at this moment. The Bible says, "I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation" (2 Corinthians 6:2).
In asking your question, you seem to have two misconceptions. First, you have a misconception about life itself. After all, life is uncertain. How do you know you will even have a chance to commit your life to Christ in the future? Even tomorrow? You're not enlisting in God's "club" when you choose to follow Christ; you are accepting a life preserver He has tossed into your sin-filled, drowning life. This is an eternal life and eternal death matter. It is not to be fooled with. In addition, if you truly understand the Gospel of Christ, then you should know that God is calling you to follow Him now—not later. The more you shut the "ears" of your heart to God's voice, the harder it becomes to hear Him as the years go by. The Bible warns, "A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy" (Proverbs 29:1).
You also have a misunderstanding about the Christian life. You picture it as something dull and joyless, but can there be any greater challenge and privilege in life than following God's path for us? God's way is perfect, and He knows what is best for us. There is no higher calling than being part of God's family (John 1:12).
I challenge you to admit your sinfulness, seek God's forgiveness, and give control of your life to Jesus Christ. Don't be deceived by the promises of pleasure; they will only leave you empty. Let Christ show you the real meaning of life.
2006-09-29 17:04:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no it is not hypocritical
people all go through their life differently some make mistakes and learn from them and find it useful to inspire others
just because you messed up before doesnt mean you cant ever become a better person i dont think i have been born again yet though i would like to i am probably still in the midst of wreaking my own havoc and i can admit that
but as for the mistakes i have already made --i may be able to help someone else and that is what i think---
2006-09-29 16:35:26 · answer #3 · answered by tiff 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
After I raise a lot of hell & paid the price for it.
Not at all, we only hope those we love do not have to go through what we did.
I carry a lot of scars from the past life I led-
2006-09-29 16:38:00 · answer #4 · answered by IN Atlanta 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wasn't. I was born just right the first time. (Dang, Spooky is too fast!)
In answer to your question, yes, it's completely hypocritical to do what you will as a youth and then be born again. Statistically speaking, over half of these "Christians" are divorced. Seems to me that they don't follow their Bible very closely.
2006-09-29 16:35:07 · answer #5 · answered by Kathryn™ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never been born again...and never will be (until my next life perhaps). I don't believe in the whole "born again" theory. I do believe in the "i'm really remorseful so I'm going to change my life" theory....but you can only truly be "born" once...
Regardless of the mistakes you have made in your life you cannot change the person you are--you can simply change your actions and reactions. That's it.
2006-09-29 16:38:17 · answer #6 · answered by vdubbchick 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
im not born again and dont include me in your hypocritical people,!! im 58 ive had and am having a great life,!!go on enjoy yourself and raise sum hell of your own,!! f u c k what other people think,!!
2006-09-29 16:43:48 · answer #7 · answered by dennis b 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no, it is just like parents giving advice to thier children or preventing them from doing something that the parents may have done in their own childhood. It is the passing along of knowledge - The knowledge that there is no real point to doing what you are doing and there is a chance of hurting yourself or others in the process.
Not hypocritical just wisdom talking.
2006-09-29 16:34:41 · answer #8 · answered by topher 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have to admite it was only 3 years ago but I whish it had been earlier I look back with regret at all the mistacks I made
2006-09-29 16:35:16 · answer #9 · answered by Mim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not.
"The fool learns from his mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of fools."
In short -- I've been there done that and I can tell ya, it ain't pretty.
I go down into a hole, and when I come back up, I tell you that it stinks so bad down there that I passed out twice and threw up a bunch. Will you learn from my mistake or are you going to go on down too?
2006-09-29 16:36:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋