Given the numbers of believers who always answer "I think.." to questions, isn't reasonable to assume that

Question

God, if there is one, will judge you on character and actions alone rather than on your dogma?

Answer 1

Yes

Answer 2

Not sure what you're trying to get at here - unless you're implying that since some one uses "II think" it means that they are expressing a believe that their beliefs will be judged?

If so, I don't believe this to be the case. Believers, in any religion, will tend to think their dogmas are true (things like immersion vs. sprinkling, etc) and that other conflicting dogmas are not, while holding to being judged on their character and actions. Yes, it's a weird situation probably brought about by trying to avoid any sort of sin and who knows the wrong belief might be a sin....

Answer 3

But doesn't your "dogma", or beliefs, determine your actions & character? (1 John 4:3)

It seems clear from the Bible that God can overlook any honest confusion (Luke 12:48), and not everything in the Bible is clearly black & white (Romans 14).

But it is also clear from the Bible that some things God considers to be non-negotionable. Some things are clearly spelled out, and we cannot claim that God is vague or confusing about these points on judgement day.

Answer 4

I don't think it's reasonable to assume anything about God based on the actions of people.

Here, if I told you that I think that the president is a caring, compassionate man, who would never hurt a fly, and then he went out and slaughtered 1000 flies on national TV for all to see, all that would prove is I don't know the president that well, not that he's a fly lover who had a bad day or that he's a fly hater who was finally revealed. A person would have to examine the president's overall attitude towards flies in general to learn what exactly his opinion on flies were, or if they knew him they could ask him.

Same goes for God. If someone says, "I think God will..." and God doesn't, then that just proves they don't know God very well, so don't go to them for advice on God. But if someone says, "I think God will cause it to rain fire tomorrow," and it does, then that person might know God a little better. Them you might want to listen to.

Answer 5

If by dogma you means certain church doctrines designed to tell us how to live righteously then it is worthless in face of the judgment as is works(actions) and character .all of the aforementioned are "mans righteousness is as filthy rags." before god .now if you re talking Gods dogma (doctrines)which states that belief in the Lord Jesus Christ is the only way to escape the judgment.and i do.therefore my answer is no i don't think it s reasonable to assume that .nor do i have to worry that i will stand alone befor God with only my character, and actions to show."none are righteous no not one."beside me and covering me will be Jesus. how bout you? Got Jesus?

Answer 6

Good question. Look, if you will, at the following interesting verses in the Bible:

Psalm 62:12
Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.

Titus 3:5
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

Answer 7

God will judge everybody based on what we've said,done,and havent said or done.

Answer 8

No, that is standard communication practice. When you use "I think" or "I feel" you are accepting responsibility for your comments and making a clear statement that this is YOUR belief or opinion and other may feel differently. cal