A person who believes that he is already forgiven for all his sins or a person who believes he will be judged for all his deeds
2006-10-23 19:16:29 · 19 answers · asked by inin 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
accountability--I've met too many of the saved and forgiven variety and they are such horrible people it blows the mind
2006-10-23 19:36:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
What a good question, and what a profound and simple statement from "Paintball" in response! Bravo!
A person who believes in pure salvation, meaning forgiveness for sin and an escape route from Hell, without accountability is definitely the inferior of the two options you gave. I personally know fundamentalist Christians who, albeit unconciously, use the concepts of forgiveness by God and "unconditional love" to soothe their consciences and justify anything they want to be or to do. It's okay if I'm lazy, or sloppy, or a burden on my family and on society, because God forgives me and loves me anyway.
If on the other hand we believe that we are accountable to God and to our fellow humans, then we strive to be a good person, to do good in the world and for mankind.
2006-10-23 19:29:17 · answer #2 · answered by Don P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians believe both. Our sins are forgiven, one way or the other. But those who take Grace for granted, by misusing their Christian Liberty, will not be rewarded for their service. However, those who only pay lip service to being a believer probably aren't, for obvious reasons.
Christians are held accountable for their actions, as what we do or say can lead someone to or away from Christ. We just aren't punished with eternal separation.
Remeber, two different judgements: one separates believers from non-believers, the other rewards believers for their Kingdom work.
The judgement for believers is eternity with God; for non-believers, eternity without God.
2006-10-23 19:25:12 · answer #3 · answered by azar_and_bath 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi Inin,
I think the one who leaves self-behind and stops thinking of his salvation or his accountability. Both routes can become very self-centered approaches. When someone realizes that s/he has the kingdom of God within herself or himself, and just centers his life in the presence of God, this person has overcome thinking of the rewards or the punishments - has realized that there is much more than the carrot and the stick.
2006-10-23 19:53:25 · answer #4 · answered by Agua 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy, the one who believes in accountability and doesn't just go to confession and everything is alright.....being a Christian and saying Jesus is God should not give a ticket to heaven......there are many wonderful people in the world who are not Christian who have done more for humanity than a Christian...for example: the Dalai Lama (non-christian) v George Bush (christian).
Gandhi (non christian) v missionaries, slave owners in colonial times(christian)
2006-10-23 20:07:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
definite, our God Jehovah is authentic, even if you've faith in Him or no longer. there is more advantageous data for Jehovah than there is adversarial to. what's somewhat stupid is those who believe the tens of millions of diverse species and the intricacies of human DNA got here about "by technique of coincidence", that some fluke electric powered spark in a random plop of primordial ooze might want to ultimately "evolve" to create human beings like Da Vinci or Mozart. I see the fingerprint of Jehovah in each and every component of introduction... from the smallest of atoms to the excellent of galaxies. by the fashion, have you ever said the obtrusive similarity between those 2 vastly diverse arenas (atoms and galaxies)? similar template, diverse use. That blatantly speaks of a author that I somewhat have come to carry close as Jehovah.
2016-12-05 04:10:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am personally using accountability as my motto.
I don't think it makes me a better person, it's just the way I choose to live my life.
2006-10-23 19:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A better person is one who believes in salvation, because it represents repentance and forgiveness through faith and grace. When you accept you are a sinner and you need a savior, you already took accountability for your sins. Did I help?
2006-10-23 19:25:02 · answer #8 · answered by twelfntwelf3 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The better person is the one who recognizes his sin, feels remorse, repents and tries to live a better life.
2006-10-23 19:41:10 · answer #9 · answered by Nora Explora 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If reality was reduced to this simplification the answer would be accountability. In reality perfection exists in the close adherence to the application of Gods Gospel in all we do and think, that's my opinion.,
2006-10-23 19:20:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe that one person is better than another~especially when you base it on what someone believes theologically. Why is it most Christians seem to ask the most judgmental questions~not judging, just asking. ;)
2006-10-23 19:20:26 · answer #11 · answered by yobaby 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋