I understand using the bible as a guide to live life or whatever but don't think it's appropriate to constantly quote from it. I'm not perfect but nor is the person quoting from it. It seems that he's maybe one that talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk also.
2006-10-19 08:05:54 · 29 answers · asked by COblonde 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's not that I'm not a beliver, because I am but am uncomfortable with it being shoved down my throat. again, I'm not perfect & feel as though he's patronizing me by quoting from it.
2006-10-19 08:09:56 · update #1
just tell him "let you speech be as salt sprinkled with scripture" but honey your dumping the whole shaker on the hamburger and I can't take it
and you might like a book called "what to do when you dont desire God" at www.desiringgod.org
2006-10-19 08:08:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I understand what you are saying and as Christians we do have a hard time supressing our desire to share His word.
I would simply say that you are becoming uncomfortable. I am a Christian, I am excited about my faith, I share with others too, maybe some think I am overbearing BUT I am not quoting the Bible non stop either.
Before I was "saved" hearing others quote the Bible made me feel judged, damned and frankly sometimes offended. IT was a turn off from Christianity.
EVEN NOW I dont constantly want to hear Bible quotes from others.
There is a right time to share His word. CONSTANTLY running around quoting the Bible does not make sense even. The Bible, I dont know where for sure, specifically tells us that we should not be like the heathens preaching among crowds...in other words the hypocrits who try to make themselves holier than thou by quoting the Bible for attention.
You know you dont have to put up with it so DONT!
2006-10-19 08:16:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start quoting back some of the horrors of the bible to them.
Exodus 15:3 The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name
Exodus 11:5 And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the first born of Pharaoh that sitteth upon his throne, even unto the firstborn of the maidservant that is behind the mill; and all the firstborn of beasts.
11:6 And there shall be a great cry throughout all the land of Egypt, such as there was none like it, nor shall be like it any more.
etc...
2006-10-19 08:21:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this person is a good friend they should understand and take your feelings into consideration. Or if you want to make them feel uncomfortable in return you may want to point out the error of their ways...ask then what the bible says about being a hypocrite!!....Like you said if your going to talk the talk you better walk the walk! :) Or ask them if they think they are a better christian by saying on thing but doing the opposite...that should shut them up!
2006-10-19 08:13:44 · answer #4 · answered by allaboutwhat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im going to have to say there is no polite way to say that. Maybe you should spend some more time wondering why it makes you uncomfortable. God's word is very important to a christian walk, your friend should be praised that much of it. However you make a very important point in your last sentence. There is a difference between knowing the word and living it. If you ever feel that he is quoting just to puff up tell him/her this....
James 1:22-23
22But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
23For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
2006-10-19 08:12:29 · answer #5 · answered by Robert K 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-23 19:40:49 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should listen to your friend. There is nothing wrong in hearing God's Word spoken. It makes you feel uncomfortable because you know that you are not where you should be with the Lord. I have experienced the same thing, so do not think that I am lecturing you or anything.
2006-10-19 08:21:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You know if you say something to this person that they will be offended and start harping on your for being immoral probably quoating the bible more. And if you say nothing you will keep hearing the bible speech. Your going to loose either way so you mind as well just speak up and tell them how you feel.
2006-10-19 08:10:15 · answer #8 · answered by micah z 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It may be the only book your friend knows. Does he only quote the verses that challenge YOU, or does he readily acknowledge scriptures that he might not yet measure up to?
Short of earning a degree in the subject so you can argue with him, you might remind him that example speaks louder than words. Try: "Don't preach, show me."
2006-10-19 08:19:05 · answer #9 · answered by skepsis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell them just like you asked us. Politely say, "It makes me uncomfortable when you quote the Bible."
If s/he cops an attitude about it, s/he doesn't care about your comfort and isn't a friend.
2006-10-19 08:14:39 · answer #10 · answered by Maria Isabel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That last line that you said is like every other bible reader - they pick and chose what to follow but point fingers to others that don't follow it completely
LOL honestly, I would tell the person quoting to F off - that would get their attention. But just tell them that you do not care for the bible and it's hard to take it seriously when the QUOTER doesn't "practice what he preaches"
2006-10-19 08:10:46 · answer #11 · answered by ηιgнт ѕтαя 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋