How would you handle this situation?

Question

First I'll give you some background. I live in a building that has 100 apartments. Right across from the building is the church I grew up in. I stayed in the church until I was almost 22. My reason for leaving was there were certain people who went out their way to start untrue rumors about me. Their talking about me didn't cause me to leave but I realized that I had out grown this church and needed a place were the people were actually concerned with spiritual growth. I have found this church. The minister is wonderful and the people are nice too. I haven't been that long but I feel at home there. the problem is I still live in this building where a lot of the tenets are members of my former church. They are holding grudges against me for whatever reason. I'm trying to grow spiritually and I try always to do what it is God would want me to. I have kept my mouth shut and have not been ugly to them in return. Continued....

What else should I be doing in this situation or am I doing everything I should be? I also pray for them.

Answer 1

You pretty much answered your own question which is to pray and remain humble. People are going to talk about you regardless but you have to remember to let it go. Just like they talked about Jesus but he didn't say a mumbling word. If you are where you need to be in God, He will fight your battle. As far as the grudge that will be on them because thats their sin the Bible says Ephesians 4:26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: So as long as you speak to them then you have done your part and God is pleased. So don't try to please man its all about God and being pleasing in his sight so don't let them run you away from your home.


Psalms 105:15 "Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm."

Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Answer 2

There is nothing wrong about changing church's or a denomination just as long as the new church or denomination honors the Bible and Old and New Testaments. It sounds to me that you need to brush up on God's 10 Commandments found in Exodus 20:3 for your life and maybe it will shed some light on your neighbors in your apartment building.

Exercise these commandments so you have the right to the tree of life.

RD

Answer 3

I think you are doing right. I mean I wouldn't comfront them or ague, pray and pray for them if what they are saying isn't true, and because they are making u feel uncomfortable. You shouldn't let people get in the way of growing spiritually, if u like the church and the pastor and the people then keep on going. keep growing spiritually and remain strong. If it gets that bad for you, then I maybe move and go to a different church? But i wouldn't let them do that.
You are better than that specially if they are just saying stuff about you.

Answer 4

Sounds like you are doing GREAT and you are fortunate to have escaped the trap these ex-church mstes are still stuck in.

Go about your business and dont play into them. Be polite if you can and hold your head up. If you cant control what you say then keep your mouth closed

START LOOKING for a new place to live... let people know you are looking, do some footwork and a place will appear... GET OUT of this dead place.

Answer 5

You are doing the right thing. You cannot change peoples hearts. The only one that can change peoples hearts is God. The people that are from your former church basically do not have a problem with you, they have a heart problem with God. I will be praying for you and them. If you still have problems with them I suggest that you might talk to the pastor of your former church, or you might wish to talk to your landlord.

Answer 6

Question to ask, is your living in the apartment hurting your Spiritual walk/growth?
Remember, Paul says not to look back, but press forward.

I think a good thing to do, if you can afford it, is to move to a place closer to your new church.

Right now, you need to concentrate on your relationship with God, seeking Him, being surrounded with people who will support you and help you grow.

Living in close proximity to your church will greatly benefit you, you will be more involved with things and the members.

God wants us to love others, but first and foremost, He wants us to love Him. Right now, you need to concentrate on building your strong foundation in Him, by soaking in all the love and support and digging into the Word.

Answer 7

It sounds like there is some core jealousy on their part. They sound spiteful and they are holding a grudge. I applaud you for your spiritual quest; and you sound more peaceful in your new church. You are doing all you can by detaching yourself and rising above this physical condition of meanness. When you pray, send them forgiveness and love. Just keep seeing them in a circle of pink light. Send love, send love, send love. This situation will soon work itself out for the good of all concerned. Remember, no matter what spiritual path we are on, we are all attaining enlightenment. We cannot enter the Kingdom of Heaven, until every last soul has been enlightened.

Answer 8

You are doing the right thing by turning the cheek and trying to follow God's will. You will find that it is possible in any church that there could be people that will hurt you. Jesus was hurt by the ones he loved. Most importantly you are going to church to worship God.

Answer 9

I think you are doing the right thing by praying for them. As to what more you could do, other than having a talk with them, you probably have done all that you can. Never repay evil for evil.

Answer 10

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