If you see someone wearing a WWJD bracelet or clothing item, and they are doing something that is against Christian standards, then do you have the right to confront them about it?
2006-10-05 09:00:03 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sure, get in their face. But, just make sure they aren't armed or then again, they may just bust you in the lip. Just because someone wears one, don't mean they are a Christian.
2006-10-05 09:02:05 · answer #1 · answered by Meow the cat 4 · 5⤊ 3⤋
Sure. Make sure your intentions are Christ-like. They are wearing the WWJD bracelet to serve as witnesses for Jesus, and to increase their public accountability. These are good things. Still, Christians make mistakes and commit sin. Wearing a WWJD bracelet is a way of telling others that they desire to follow Christ. As a follower of Christ, they seek guidance.
Correcting others is also a witness and requires some talent to be most effective. Be kind. You do things wrong. What manner have others used that were effective in correcting your errors? Speak privately with them when practical. Approach them with understanding, (ie. I'm a sinner, too, etc.)
Certainly, taking off a WWJD bracelet or a cross necklace before committing a sin is not the goal. The goal is to be a living witness for Christ as a matter of the heart.
The other thing is to make sure you are dealing with "Christian standards." Many standards are cutural or individual and are not necessarily from Christ or the Bible. WWJD is a non-denominational statement, so if they are drinking a glass of wine, that would not necessarily be a "bad witness."
Whatever you do, do it in love.
Colossians 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Proverbs 9:8 Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you.
1 Corinthians 5:9-13 I have written you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people-- not at all meaning the people of this world who are immoral, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world. But now I am writing you that you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a slanderer, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat. What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? God will judge those outside. "Expel the wicked man from among you."
The situation you describe is not about "rights." It's about love.
2006-10-05 09:20:31 · answer #2 · answered by Nick â? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't do so, but that is more out of etiquette than anything. Starting a confrontation isn't going to help matters. If someone I knew was wearing a WWJD logo thing and acting out of line, I would say something.
2006-10-05 09:03:20 · answer #3 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not wear those items but I will tell you that on occasion in my life a person has said to me I should weigh what I was doing with a more sensitive scale and in so doing let me know I had egg on my face. It was not the pointing of a better way that bothered me. What really ticked me off was that I knew many had seen me repeatedly not do as well as I might have by my fellow earth inhabitants, as I could have.
If I have egg on my face I would want my friend to point it out, and preferably b4 they observe me doing it for several years first. Our society has a real bad tradition there.
2006-10-06 11:07:34 · answer #4 · answered by icheeknows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, just as people who are not Christian wear a cross , so some can use WWJD as a' fashion statement', too. No, you should not say anything to them, as you can be hurt.
2006-10-05 09:35:35 · answer #5 · answered by Tinkerbelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. No. Who are you to judge? In the bible it says do not judge others lest you be judged. If they're doing something that goes against their faith, that's between them and their God. You concentrate on YOU. Otherwise you're just meddling in someone else's business. Now if they're criticising YOU and wearing a WWJD bracelet and you know that they've done something against their faith - that's a good time to probably say, "You're criticising me, and yet you wear that bracelet and go against your own faith..." It depends on the situation. If it's a complete stranger - no.
2006-10-05 09:05:26 · answer #6 · answered by swordarkeereon 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would not "attack" the person but I certainly would ask them if they were aware of what the bracelet they were wearing meant. If they said yes, I would ask them if they thought that they were doing something that Jesus would do and see how they answered. Remember that none of us are perfect. Christians are those who accepted the fact that they are not perfect, but rather sinners. They have asked Jesus to come into their life and help them and then are willing to work on it little by little and day by day. Most of all we should love one another.
2006-10-05 10:19:01 · answer #7 · answered by AcePrincess 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
answer: No Jew "believes in Jesus" - all of us that believes in Jesus as a divine savior is a Christian. those which have self belief Jesus became a prophet are Muslims. Jesus is irrelevant in Judaism - he wasn't the Jewish Messiah and he wasn't a prophet in Judaism. both your chum is being sarcastic, or he's being sarcastic and which skill "What would Jews Do?" Or he's an apostate Jew it really is now a Christian and is outdoors of Judaism and not in any respect portion of the non secular community. earlier all of us brings it up: there is not any such component as "Messianic Jews" - they are Christians. they have self belief in a divine savior = Christian. ALL branches of Judaism, the US protection stress, the State of Israel and the total Maimonides agree = "Messianic Jews" are easily Christians.
2016-11-26 19:27:02 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As Christians, we have an obligation & a responsibility to hold each other accountable, with love - not hypocritical judgement.
Also, as Christians, we're SUPPOSED to be "instant, in season & out, always ready to give a reason," for our hope. We are to "be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so you may prove the perfect will of God." (paraphrased) We are SUPPOSED to "study to show yourselves approved," as well.
And just as, or more, importantly, we are NOT supposed to be "stumbling blocks" for others who are or may be searching for God.
As Christians, if we are NOT living up to our Christian liberties & responibilities, we should NOT be suprised when we are confronted with our shortcomings or apparent hypocricies.
As Christians, we SHOULD welcome CONSTRUCTIVE (note "constructive") criticism of our witness.
However, personal attacks are much more forthcoming & easier to form, especially in highly emotional situations where someone's lifestyle or moral choices are being questioned.
2006-10-05 09:13:43 · answer #9 · answered by azar_and_bath 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, that is harrassment. The WWJD person has freedom of religion as well as freedom of choice in America. Also, ask yourself how weak or strong is that person's faith? A judgement could cause that person to unintentionally stumble. I have seen a lot of people stop going to church over these kind of things.
2006-10-05 09:02:26 · answer #10 · answered by honiebyrd 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Why not? Even if they are not wearing a bracelet and are acting like an ***, why not confront them on their behavior?
2006-10-05 09:03:29 · answer #11 · answered by Uncle Tim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋