How can christians not believe in Karma when thier bible says you reap what you sow which is a way of Karma?

Answer 1

Their version of reaping what they sow is based on wrath of their creator god, not cause and effect like the concept of karma that Hindus and Buddhists understand. Their faith is based on dualistic philosophy, etc. The concept of cause and effect, or karma, as we believe it is based on a similar, but larger result coming back to you, or your deluded mind and karma getting you an "unwanted" rebirth, not some divine spanking... so to speak.

It IS similar as Christ taught it but Christ's teachings have been taken from the gnostic versions, which focused more on a world where the world doesn't revolve around the person, but rather the person being an INTEGRAL part of the universe, etc. into the form you now see it as.


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Answer 2

because Karma takes a incorrect turn after it starts on the concept of the "regulation of the harvest". Karma teaches that not in effortless words do you achieve what you sow in this existence yet that in between the various cycles of ongoing reincarnations you'll achieve what you've sown in this existence. Galatians 6:7 do not be deceived, God isn't mocked. For regardless of a guy sows, that he will also achieve. 8 For he sowing to his flesh will achieve corruption from the flesh. yet he sowing to the Spirit will achieve existence eternal from the Spirit. Hebrews 9:27 And because it truly is appointed to adult adult males once to die, yet after this the judgment, 28 so Christ replaced into once provided to undergo the sins of many. And to those who seem for Him He shall seem the second one time without sin to salvation.

Answer 3

Most people take both karma and Fruits to an extreme, and mis-use them as "what goes around comes around". Often, bystanders will impose the "comes around" according to their own twisted view of justice, and justify their own abuse of the unfortunate one. (Of course, under WGACA rules, karma then has to retribute those injustices as well?? It never stops!).

We are partly masters of our own consequences,
and in part, we have consequences imposed on us.
The porportion of the two is applied a certain extent to chance.

The Book of Job deals with this topic extensively. Job's friends attribute his problems to bad character and unconfessed sin. In the end, Job's friends were rebuked by God, since his problems had originated with Satan. In fact, they were using prosperity as a measure of godliness!!

The Book of Job makes a very good read on the subject.

Also,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karma
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just-world_phenomenon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamental_attribution_error

People tend to attribute negative consequences another individual is suffering to their actions or character.
People tend to attribute negative consequences they personally suffer as resulting from outside forces.

1Co 10:12 - Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

Also, along with the seeds and sowing, we are to gently coach people who are making poor choices (rather than condemn or seek to make sure they get their WGACA, or rejoicing in that).

Galatians 6:1-10
1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3 If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4 Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else, 5 for each one should carry his own load. 6 Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor. 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
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Answer 4

It is just another word. Believe what you wish, call it what you wish.

You reap what you sow is what most of us Christians have been taught by their parents. I for one know it is so.

Answer 5

You reap what you sow means that there are consequences to sinful behaviour in this life. It happens to everyone. You cannot plant dandelions and expect to grow roses.

Answer 6

It also says do unto others as you would have them do unto you, many who are last shall be first and the first last and a host of other statements which are evidence for Christ's knowledge of karma.

Answer 7

i do wonder this myself
Karma seems to be consistent within every faith , if but a little different in the way it is said
maybe Karma is THE truth

Answer 8

But doesn't Karma force reincarnation, until you learn and "get it right"? Christians believe you live once, then judgment.

Answer 9

Just different ways to describe the same thing.