Are you tired of people disrespecting God by asking questions that are contradictory to His teachings? I am sick and tired of atheists and other people who think that they now it all and that we Christians are just stupid or smoking something. It frustrates me when people ask questions that are saying that we are crazy and retarded. I wish that people would respect other people. I wish that people would just give Jesus a chance to change their lives for the better. Don't you wish that too?
2007-03-04 11:31:47 · 31 answers · asked by Prayer Warrior 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I now that we Christians wil be perscuted, iall of the disrespect towards Jesus just makes me wish tha they would wake-up to reality.
2007-03-04 11:39:54 · update #1
As a fellow Christian, I will say that I am not tired of it, it just gives me an excuse to actually tell people what I believe. It gives me a chance to practice part of what Jesus said in the Great Commission, to teach people in what He was instructed. It kind of upsets me that it seems like people still don't get it after awhile, like say 2000 years or so, but it still gives me opportunity for ministry. Do people need to give Jesus a chance to change their lives? Of course! But it sometimes takes asking questions for Jesus to actually do something in people. Questions are good. They give those who know something about the answer a chance to speak up without really offending too many people because someone honestly asked a question that they were looking for an answer for. Questions are a huge part of ministry. They open the door completely wide open for us who know the answer to a certain degree to do the ministry that Jesus has called all believers in Him to. It is a ministry tool that I would rather encourage and not discourage as you seem to be doing. However, I can see your point as being frustrated because not everybody just asks questions, some deliberately pick on us Christians and try to deface the faith. All I can say about that one is hang tough and take into consideration the words of Jesus of John 16:33 "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, for I have overcome the world." Take that Scripture to heart, and just remember to love those people even though they are the enemies of the faith.
2007-03-04 11:52:40 · answer #1 · answered by Me 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
True but I can also say with 100% certainty that the other side wish the very same thing from Christians.
By both sides saying their way is "the path of change for the better" it give the impression of superiority and drives the cycle of argument.
I don't mean to say you do this on purpose and I don't think the others do either...I think people are just so wrapped up in being "right" that they don't see the problem. My god vs Your God or No God and all that seems like the kind of stuff Jesus did NOT want.
All paths lead to God and not all paths are within sight of each other. Just because they say they don't believe this or that doesn't mean they don't live as Jesus said to.
2007-03-04 11:46:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Part of the persecution is disrespect. Remember Jesus was also disrespected. A response of anger and frustration is not how God would have us to be. People will believe what they do until they believe something else and we cannot change that.
2007-03-04 14:47:29 · answer #3 · answered by Guitarist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the attack of the unlearned that are like guarentees to those that operating in the anointing. The devil still don't get it, so he is still trying to get to you. The key is to only be moved by TRUTH and disregard the soothsayers. God will not be mocked, and eventually the blasmephers will be looking in a big mirror and then the truth will be known to all. The problem is that we are running out of time to opt for etrnal life in Truth. It will be horrible to be seeing and understanding that you are deceived and not able to do nothing to change it, because you missed the boat. Knowing the Truth and being isolated is worse then not knowing at all. This flesh journey provides all the tools necessary to start your eternal life today. You must choose to do it. It is strange that people that are the most hard headed are the ones that let false reality control them.
2007-03-04 11:46:41 · answer #4 · answered by happylife22842 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
We only ever see just a handfull of the lost... imagine the sadness God is feeling when He sees their questions. I can only hope that once in a great while, that a word I may speak draws someone a little closer to seeking God more fully. People can 'say or do' whatever about me, and it really doesnt matter too much, as they do not know me, they only know Who I represent and that in itself may make them a little uncomfortable. they just react to try to discredit God. It is ok tho, because I know the Truth... and He has set me free. Pray hard for each person who disrespects God... because only He can draw them to Him.
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2007-03-04 11:50:51 · answer #5 · answered by livinintheword † 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's not the questions that are contrary to beliefs that bother me. I'm more than willing to have an intelligent discussion with someone who is willing to exchange facts and information. Their questions give me the incentive to examine my beliefs and knowledge to make them stronger.
I do, however, find it hard to understand how insults and rudeness are considered part of an intellectual discussion. That seems to be the last stand for someone without information who wants to intimidate others.
2007-03-04 12:15:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As Christians.. we should set an example of not judging other people..
Romans 2:1
Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
Romans 14:13
Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.
1 Corinthians 4:5
Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.
Psalm 7:11
God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day.
Psalm 50:6
And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah.
Matthew 7:1
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Matthew 7:2
For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
Let others see Jesus in you.. and by the grace of God their hearts will be moved by the Holy Spirit..
2007-03-04 11:56:52 · answer #7 · answered by Daniel 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes, I do wish that as well. I also admire you for coming out and saying this. People should give Jesus a chance. After all I am POSITIVE that Jesus is real and is coming back but this next comment is for the people whom aren't....
Wouldn't you rather live your life with Jesus in your heart and when you die find out that their isn't a God, than live without Jesus and when you die find out that there is?
Think it over....which would be the better decision? I know what I would choose if I were in your shoes.
2007-03-04 11:42:42 · answer #8 · answered by em<3 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Christian to Christian you sound like you could use a friend. Here's a snip-it from today's devotional I'm reading; it's very fitting for your thoughts:
Imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Hebrews 6:12
An old village blacksmith once said "there is only one thing I fear: being thrown down onto the scrap heap. You see, in order to strengthen a piece of steel, I must first temper it. I heat it, hammer it and then quickly plunge it into a bucket of cold water. Very soon I know weather it will accept the tempering process or simply fall to pieces. If, after one or two tests, I see it will not allow for itself to be tempered, I throw it into scrap heaps, only to later sell to the junk man for a few cents per pound.
The Lord tests me in the same way: through fire, water and heavy blows of His hammer. If I am unwilling to withstand the test, or prove to be unfit for His tempering process, I am afraid He may throw me into the scrap heap.
When the fire of your life is the hottest, stand still, for "later on... it produces a harvest" of blessings (Heb. 12:11). Then we will be able to say with Job, "When he has tested me, I will come forth as gold" (Job 23:10).
Remember... it takes eleven tones of pressure on a piano's strings for it to be tuned. And God will tune you to perfect harmony with Heaven's theme if you will withstand the strain.
2007-03-04 12:10:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Matthew 5:11
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Scripture is ALIVE in our lives. God's Word is true, and I take comfort in that, even when the persecutions and name calling comes. Thank Jesus and take joy in being here, and not in Saudi Arabia or other Muslim nations where our beliefs are outlawed.
2007-03-04 12:03:04 · answer #10 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋