This is not an indictment, but an honest call to prayer, intercession, repentence and love, starting with me. Also, I understand that my conviction does not have to be your own. May s/he who has ears to hear, listen to what the Spirit is saying to the church (not me, but His servant, please see link below).
The LORD has been dealing w/my heart towards atheists and other visitors in the R&S section. I repent for my harshness towards unbelievers and people of beliefs different than my own.
For more, please listen to Jim Cymbala's message entitled "My House Shall be Called a House of Prayer" and "God's Neighborhood" located at:
http://www.sermonindex.net/modules/mydownloads/viewcat.php?cid=35&min=20&or
God bless you!
2007-04-18 08:23:29 · 14 answers · asked by God Still Speaks Through His Word! 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Reportbot - Thanks for reporting me. God bless you! Jesus loves you.
2007-04-18 08:30:20 · update #1
Judging (not in the biblical sense, but in the reasonable, logical sense) from the responses by atheists/non-believers: Thank you God b/c you are trying my words, my conviction, my faith and my love towards you and those who oppose you.
Only You LORD are a righteous, fair, just and compassionate Eternal Judge.
2007-04-18 08:35:08 · update #2
Samurai - Thanks for your response. As for your suggestion, I WAS an agnostic for 10 years. Then the Truth of the good news of Jesus Christ reached me 10 years ago. Therefore, atheism is not an option for me. God bless you with faith in His Son.
2007-04-18 08:41:13 · update #3
ihatehappypeople - only Jesus Christ in your heart will reveal true joy. Happiness depends on what's happening while the joy of salvation is independent of what is happening.
May God bless you with faith in His Son that your joy may be full.
2007-04-18 08:44:11 · update #4
Nora22000 - No one can judge others. If Christians can't, then certainly not non-believers.
God bless you!
2007-04-18 08:45:45 · update #5
With all due respect to atheists (practicing telling the truth in love here):
Given that you are not yet, "fellow brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus", while you are welcome to read this question, any judgmental and condemning answers are not welcome.
Please show respect to those of us who do not share your ideas. It is respect you deserve and ask for, isn't it? Your actions speak louder than your words.
You do know that it's possible to be a hypocrite w/o being a believer, right?
FELLOW CHRISTIANS: Please disregard any voice/response that would try to bring division to the Body of Christ. This question was not intended as ammunition for atheists/nonbelievers, but was written w/a heavy, repentant heart in the process of healing.
God bless you!
2007-04-18 09:05:09 · update #6
Please remember the enemy's tactics: Divide and conquer.
-- Not ignorant to the devil's devices.
2007-04-18 09:08:24 · update #7
Unity - Without Christ in our hearts, there is no love. Human "love" is limited, while Christ's love is eternal. He died for all. The nice and the not so nice.
After reading your response and looking at your answers to other questions, I can confidently say that the Spirit within me does not bear witness with your spirit.
Finally, "You are inexcusable, Oh [wo]man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things" (Rom. 2:1)
Before we can heal others, we must ourselves be healed.
Written in truth and in love.
2007-04-18 10:03:43 · update #8
God bless you for you tender heart.
As imperfect as our attempts may be, we must keep pointing people to the cross. We must lead them to salvation either in love or fear.
We must speak the truth in love, even if the truth itself is condemning. They are already condemned for their sin.
We must tell them the story of Jesus, and pray that it will touch them.
2007-04-18 08:54:06 · answer #1 · answered by realchurchhistorian 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We Christians have several options:
(1) agree with everthing Athiests and non-believers say as to not offend anyone.
(2) Since this is the religious section practice our own religion and our own faith.
(3) Ask what would Jesus do? And then follow His example.
(4) Do what Jesus commanded in Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
2007-04-18 08:35:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ultimately - it doesn't matter if one believes as you do or not, if you understand the message of Christ, it is that we are all to LOVE ONE ANOTHER!
You start off talking about how you have reform in your heart, yet you still continue with a bitter, resentful and prejudiced response to all who have different beliefs than you do. I pray that the HOLY SPIRIT continues to work with your heart because there is much work to do.
Wow- are you GOD? How can you judge what spirit is within another or what their relationship with God truly is? You are quite an arrogant person. It is sad that you truly do not understand the Love of Christ or how to share it with others. Perhaps if you truly understood Christ's love and shared it with others, rather than this dialogue you would be able to help others know of Christ's love.
2007-04-18 09:41:59 · answer #3 · answered by Unity 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Of course we're suppose to love everyone... and you can't judge people who don't know any better. Jesus said on the cross: Father, forgive them because they don't know what they're doing. That's our example. All we can do as Christians is to give them the knowledge or inspiration that we have and share God's love with them. That's all we can do and then entrust them to the mercy of God.
2007-04-18 08:33:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I must repent too. I have been harsh toward the 'born againers' who turn people off. And towards the Muslims who find any question of their religion to be an insult. My priest reminded me that as Christians we are to remember our Baptismal promises to "respect the dignity of every human being". And that means the stupid, irritating ones too.
2007-04-18 08:31:15 · answer #5 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
As Christians we are not to judge, but to love one another no matter where they are in life our job is to love! But at the same time we are to let the truth be known.
Remember we are to hate the sin not the sinner!
2007-04-18 08:49:13 · answer #6 · answered by 12isthyway 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
rock on, Bro. God bless!
2007-04-18 08:48:23 · answer #7 · answered by Not perfect, just forgiven 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-04 06:30:29 · answer #8 · answered by digioia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you can see the truth of atheism and set your mind free before it's too late.
2007-04-18 08:29:17 · answer #9 · answered by Samurai Jack 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Is this a call to go on a witchhunt? Are you getting the stake fires warmed up, so you can burn people?
'Judge not, so that ye may not be judged' is in your bible SOMEWHERE, isn't it?
It's not for you to judge atheists or anyone. You people need to get over yourselves, seriously.
2007-04-18 08:31:06 · answer #10 · answered by nora22000 7 · 1⤊ 5⤋