and at the same time , be accurate with their beliefs in what the bible says? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Avvf3VQYjjwMCdi2wBB5BVTd7BR.?qid=20070120183725AATc8Oi
2007-01-20 13:47:22 · 6 answers · asked by JUDAS PRIEST 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i for one believe this to be obsurd, so how does one decide what to believe?
2007-01-20 13:49:35 · update #1
yep people like to pick and choose.
the biggest turnoff for me is those that apply their religions blessings all over themselves, then turn around and use their religion's curses to condemn those that disagree!
2007-01-20 13:51:39 · answer #1 · answered by Tim 47 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hear are some questions I asked my self when I was looking for the truth.
1)on what are its teachings based? Are they from God or are they largely from men? (2Tim.3:16;Mark 7:7)
ask for example:where does the Bible teach that God is a Trinity? Where does it say that the human soul is immortal?
2) Consider whether its making known the name of God. Jesus said in prayer to God."I have made your name manifest to the men you gave me out of the world" John 17:6He declared:It is Jehovah your God you must worship and it is to him alone you must render sacred service"Matt.4:10
3)Is true faith in Jesus Christ being demonstrated? This involves appreciation of the value of the sacrifice of Jesus human life and of his position today as heavenly King.John 3:36; Ps. 2:6-8 Such appreciation is shown by obeying Jesus-sharing personally and zealously in There work that he assigned to his followers.
4)is it largely ritualistic a formality or is it a way of life? God strongly disapproves of religion that is merely a formalism. Isa. 1:15-17 True religion upholds the Bible's standard of morality and clean speech instead of weakly going along with popular trends. 1Cor.5:9-13; Eph.5:3-5
5)Do its members truly love one another? John 13:35 by this all will know that you are my disciples if you have love among yourselves.
2007-01-20 22:05:10 · answer #2 · answered by mrs.mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think GOD a perfect being with perfect sound mind and judgement wouldn't make something that would change over time either. I mean his words should be perfect... RIGHT?
2007-01-20 21:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by Magus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They believe whatever their designated preacher tells them. Nice system eh.
2007-01-20 21:51:03 · answer #4 · answered by genaddt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'd have to "cherry pick" what you want out of the scriptures, otherwise they make no sense.
2007-01-20 21:51:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pick this or mummy will spank!!!
2007-01-20 21:51:52 · answer #6 · answered by Travellin' Soldier 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋