Should I as a christian feel guilty about going to church for serving my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ when there was something to come in my church that a couple has accused me of and my parents really harboring bad thoughts toward this couple? Only Christian answers please!!!!
2007-03-27 07:12:08 · 14 answers · asked by always_trust_in_jesus 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You need to discuss this with your Pastor in private.
2007-03-27 07:18:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have problems with the couple better to talk to them so that everything can be cleared up. In islamic teaching, a two-believing individuals can not go on hating each other because of a fight or the likes for more than 3 days without God being displease with them. I believe the same with other religions. God will not allow us to to hurt each other much to dislike each other. If the couple are really true christians as you are then i find no reason for them not to hear your side and start the process of healing your emotional wounds. God already warned the gossipers and backbiters in the Qur'an:
"Woe to every (kind of) scandalmonger, backbiter."
HQ 104:1
So if you did something, be honest and tell them and ask for their forgiveness. And if you are blameless explain to them and God will open their hearts maybe not after a week but surely He will.
Salaam (Peace be with you...)
Allahu Akbar! (God is Great!)
and surely He is!!!!
2007-04-04 04:33:57 · answer #2 · answered by space lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iron it out in counseling...
Jesus: "If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the fault. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses. If that person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. If the church decides you are right, but the other person won't accept it, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector. -Matthew 18:15-17
2007-03-27 14:21:47 · answer #3 · answered by Jay Z 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you haven't done anything why feel guilty? Instead of wondering why don't you talk to your parents along with the couple that's in the church - and get this out in the open so it can be resolved.
2007-04-02 15:01:19 · answer #4 · answered by Rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want an answer that has any meaning you will have to be more specific.... there are Biblical means for handeling most conflicts within The Body of The Church... But you do not say what the trouble is.
2007-03-27 14:19:40 · answer #5 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would gather together with this couple, you and your parents and talk things out. Hold no bitterness or unforgiveness in your hearts. It will only destroy you. satan is a liar and his one goal in life is to seek and destroy Christians and the church. One way is to cause division within the body. So my advice is don't harbor guilt or unforgiveness , Pray for God's guidance,Meet and talk this situation out whatever it may be.
Peace be unto you
2007-04-04 11:45:51 · answer #6 · answered by Stay C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If Jesus is your Lord and Savior you know what to do with guilt. Bring it to HIm, ask forgiveness for anything you did do wrong and then accept the gift of forgiveness and go on and serve him. You know He does not want you to walk around feeling guilty.
Taking this a step further Jesus made very clear what is to happen if there is wrong or feeling or suspicion of wrong between brothers and sisters in the Lord. Matthew 18:15-17 "Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell [it] unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican. " If you want to get this cleared up please at least try to do it Jesus' way. That works few other things do. Please remember that we treat publicans (tax collectors who probably cheat) and other sinners with love and respect hoping to win them to Christ but do not expect them to behave like brothers and sisters in Jesus yet and do not give them our trust or make them a part opf closoe fellowship but we don't get mean to them either.
If these ppl are behaving badly towards your family Matthew 5:44& 45 also applies big time " But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust."
2007-03-27 14:31:48 · answer #7 · answered by A F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you fill guilty for something you didn't do it's not your fault your parents a harboring bad fillings to those people your parents need to discuse this with the people.
2007-03-27 14:20:44 · answer #8 · answered by Fisherofmen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should consider joining another congregation. Or, speak with the priest/pastor about it...don't let others' problems (parents, other couple) become your own.
If you are guilty, seek forgiveness from those who matter, and inner harmony. Guilt is useless.
2007-04-04 13:42:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds uncomfortable but I see no reason for guilt. At least not for attending church. Are you guilty of something?
2007-03-27 14:16:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋