It is said that Christians will know their faith is justified by the ridicule they endure....?

Question

Based on that, how do you know which faith is the true faith, since all beliefs are ridiculed by others, even Atheism?

Bible quotes and 'Because the bible says so' aren't applicable answers.

Maybe your premise is false? Bible quotes hold no value in relation to this question.

I have read it quite a few times on this forum. Like a responder called it, Persecution.

Answer 1

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of God.

Not justified morally, but a step toward freedom. Righteousness is right use of the Law. No religion has a monopoly on this.

OK this is a principle Jesus gave. I have found it to be true for myself.

Answer 2

I assume that even 1500 years ago when the Bible was written, the authors realised how absurd it was so they added that bit, about being persecuted, so that Christians would feel some kind of martydom - they seem to get off on that! And then because they could read about it being professed in the bible, that would reinforce their belief that they are doing something right!

I can't believe I'm about to do this. But since a lot of you christians are claiming ignorance to these verses, that are within the context of the end of times, they are:
Matthew 24:9-10
Mark 13:9-13

Answer 3

The "ridicule", or as they call it "persecution", is not mentioned in the bible therefore, not a part of their faith.

The leaders of the Christian Coalition are not being hung on crosses (Philippians 2:8). The leaders of the Family Research Council are not being stoned to death (Acts 7:59). The leaders of Focus on the Family are not being thrown to the lions (Daniel 6:16).

All they have to worry about is someone calling them bad names and denying them their request for favoritism.

Answer 4

Read Matthew 5:3-12 and 2 Timothy 3:12.

Answer 5

That particular quote is not in the bible. It does say that we will suffer persecution though. Not just redicule.
Not too many Athiests were used by the Romas as Human Torches for their festivals, nor fed to lions. That honor rests with Christians !

Answer 6

Good question! It puts a lot of churches in the spotlight when you ask something like that because it's true, they are all ridiculed. I don't think there is any specific true faith. I've had my fill of religion from spending over three quarters of my life as a Jehovah's Witness before realizing that it was a cult. I'm out now and relieved.

Answer 7

Most Christian s ridicule others more then get ridiculed. And don t know there Faith , For they pray with the hyprocrites in the churches and aloud , instead of in silent and unknown to others except God.

They judge other s and stray them away from the lighted path, by doing so.

And forget what was once said "Who among you , when there son asks for bread, will give them a snake?"

Instead of kindness, and non-judgement, Christian s give judgement. They give the snake to someone who hunger s instead of food.

It is He whom walks unseen and prays silently and does good deeds without notice an without thanks that follows Jesus and gets rediculed as He did.

Answer 8

If this statement has any truth to it (and I don't think it does) then the Mormons are probably a top contender in the true faith, since they get a ton of ridicule.

Answer 9

i recognize numerous individuals say that those verses contradict one yet another, yet enable me attempt and clarify it. the two Paul and James are perfect- they are merely conversing approximately 2 distinctive circumstances in a guy or woman's existence. Paul is nice in asserting that we are justified by way of religion. there is not any longer something we are able to do to save us- it rather is all Jesus. No good works, that we are able to do can ever be good adequate to save. in spite of the indisputable fact that as James stated= faith devoid of works is lifeless. If we are saved by way of religion in Christ, and don't do works, then that faith is lifeless. meaning as quickly as we are saved, we are to do the works that God has planned for us to do, long previously we've been even created. Works, do no longer save, yet they are achieved with a grateful coronary heart to the single that gave His desirous approximately our salvation. Does that help?

Answer 10

Who said "Christians will know their faith is justified by the ridicule they endure"? I don't find that to be a true statement, or even a semi-logical one.