If your religion says to harm none, to love your neighbor, then ask yourself, if I say something to another person that is mean and nasty; am I harming them, am I showing them love? Wither they deserve it or not, is not the question. The true question is; are you doing what your religion says you should do? Words can cut like a knife, if you are wielding that knife cruelly towards others; are you harming them?
2006-11-27 01:49:28 · 14 answers · asked by ? 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
well. I go door to door as every other day preaching about jehovah god and jesus christ. i also attend 5 weekly meetings at my congregation and i do my personall bible reading. i feel extremely happy when i do those things and if i miss one day where i dont praise jehovah i dont feel right.
2006-11-27 02:03:06 · answer #1 · answered by godisamor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes we are harming others if we say things that are mean or shoots them down. I was guilty of that recently and being filled with the Holy Spirit helped me to know that what I had been saying was wrong and that I never knew how that person felt on the inside, so I was convicted and I repented and asked God to help me to be quiet when need be and I have been delivered by the grace of God. So I am using the things I have learned from the bible, not from my religion, to be a example to my children so that they are trained up in the way they should go. I use gentle, kind words towards others, I edify others because I may never know what they really go thru, so I make it my business to look at the good in people and not focus on the negative, it's easy to focus on the negative, therefore I let the world focus on that and I edify the good. It helps me to stay focused on postive things and therefore positive things happen in my life. Glory be to God.
2006-11-27 02:08:54 · answer #2 · answered by mskash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pray daily. I believe in God all the time, not just at church. I post scriptures and inspiratoinal sayings about God around my home. I homeschool and one of our subjects is Bible. When my kids have a problem I always make sure that my advice lines up with scripture. I go to a weekly Bible Study on Tuesdays- and every day in between the meetings I study a part of the lesson, which focuses on the Bible. Periodically, instead of reading a novel, I'll pick a book from the Bible to read. I make an effort to line up my actions and attitudes with God's standard and adjust myself accordingly. I talk about God in public and happily answer questions about religion when I am with others. I share my experiences as a Christian and encourage others to consider God's place in their life.
You've made some excellent points about words, attitudes and actions outside of church. Sometimes it's hard to stay calm and Christ-like when someone is treating you disrespectfully. But as a Christian I know that what I do speaks louder than what I say and I try to do what is right. However, I don't accept verbal abuse from others-I simply leave the situation, sometimes saying, "I really need to go calm down. Why don't we talk about this later when both of us are not so wound up."
2006-11-27 02:05:59 · answer #3 · answered by K L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's sad to say that many people put up a false front in church on Sunday and then are totally different on Monday thru Saturday. I can honestly say that I used to be one of those. I don't believe that many can say that they haven't been the same way at one time or another. I am a christian and I believe that all christians are a work in progress. God deals with us on one thing at a time and changes us through the truth of His word (the bible) and the Holy Spirit that lives inside of us. I can honestly say that "yes" God has changed me over the years and I have learned to turn the other cheek when someone is rude to me. I still love them with the love of God. This change did not occur through anything that I did; God changed me. I give Him all of the honor and glory:) He has changed me from a spoiled, self serving, self righteous brat into a strong mighty woman of God! I love others not by my own accord but because God has put it in me to love others (saved or not).
2006-11-27 02:13:44 · answer #4 · answered by Christina L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I follow the Commandment of Jesus Christ Love
yes what you say is true the tongue is a creature no man can tame it can set fires that water can not but out. that old saying sticks and stones is a lie the power of life and death lye with in the tongue it has the power to heal and the power to kill. God created the Heavens and the Earth with a WORD we will be held accountable for all we SAY and do. God Bless you and may your life be filled with Love and Happiness
2006-11-27 02:10:05 · answer #5 · answered by jamnjims 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The teachings of religion are God`s instructions/guidance for you not to commit sins, so that it would be easy for you to be admitted in heaven. It is a guidance for you how to live every moment of your life...and not just Sunday for an hour or two.
The guidance/instructions are very simple:
1. Love God above all things. (surrendering yourself to His guidance and His plan for you). To know this...talk to God every seconds of your life, offer everything to Him. Choose God than evil...eg. If you`re a lawyer, then (defend the innocent), ignore the money and fame in winning the case with the criminals.
2. Love your neighbor as yourself. This is not 1 hour once a week happenings......but DO it every moment of your life, as long as your alive, because you have the reward from God Himself.
How to do it?... Treat everyone as yourself...love them, be friendly, help others with good intention
Never feel jealous, gossip others, nor cheat them, lies to them, or even defeat, hurt or destroy them...because it is competition...not loving.
Committing sins can be gauged from thought, words and in deed (actions). God knows...so better be good !!!
You can do constructive criticism (they were hurt when you point it out to them from what they`re doing now) but your intention is to help and guide them for their improvement later.
...but never do destructive criticism.
Good luck!.......and Be blessed !!!
2006-11-27 02:24:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have a book that the path of life
and some others that from 14th holy person and their words
so if u want to be a good guy u should have these things
but the first and the last thing is not books it's the believing of them if u don't believe does not help
my book is quran and i'm shia so i have my m yprophet his daughter his husband and theri sons words for my life
2006-11-27 01:58:11 · answer #7 · answered by Reza 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to learn the hard way and honestly, yes I've been in that situation. My religion does say that i shouldn't be mean to people and I've been guilty. I have been prophesied to about my words being so intimidating. I'm working on it. Not perfect. But working on it.
2006-11-27 01:58:34 · answer #8 · answered by livn 4 christ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I volunteer at the local soup kitchen
I have taken the elderly to the voting booth
I have watched many children for free to help others
I serve the Lord and my family
I realize that I am not perfect, but I try my best to climb the ladder to God, high as it may be!
Merry Christmas!!!!
And sorry if others have hurt you.
2006-11-27 01:58:30 · answer #9 · answered by Lily P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well first of all we are all sinners. No matter how hard we try we always fall short. That is why God sent his son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins. When going through my daily walk with God I try to treat other how I would like to be treated. Every day I try to tell someone about God and how wonderful he is.
2006-11-27 02:35:45 · answer #10 · answered by Julie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋