I don't agree with it. I think thats the problem with us Christian today. We're always crying, whining and walking around with a heads down. We need to be Happy that Christ saved us and stop acting like we are still in sin. The Bible said in 2 Corinthians 7:4 I have great confidence in you; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds. Once you are in Christ you are a new Creature.Through Christ we are strong, have wisdom and can do all things.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
>I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."
>I'm whispering "I was lost,
>Now I'm found and forgiven."
>When I say... "I am a Christian"
>I don't speak of this with pride.
>I'm confessing that I stumble
>and need Christ to be my guide.
>When I say... "I am a Christian"
>I'm not trying to be strong.
>I'm professing that I'm weak
>And need His strength to carry on.
>When I say... "I am a Christian"
>I'm not bragging of success.
>I'm admitting I have failed
>And need God to clean my mess.
>When I say... "I am a Christian"
>I'm not claiming to be perfect,
>My flaws are far too visible
>But, God believes I am worth it.
>When I say... "I am a Christian"
>I still feel the sting of pain.
>I have my share of heartaches
>So I call upon His name.
>When I say... "I am a Christian"
>I'm not holier than thou,
>I'm just a simple sinner
>Who received God's good grace, somehow!
>
2007-04-23 05:01:34 · 16 answers · asked by Sarah 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I agree with it but it is only part of the whole.
You have a valid point. Many are far to in the negative when the Bible is clear that we are more than conquerors, nobility, sealed with an anointing for the Holy Spirit.
Many Christians are just plain ole out of shape when it comes to fighting the good fight.
2007-04-23 05:30:36 · answer #1 · answered by Who's got my back? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
James 4:6 (NKJV) But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.
"Proverbs 6:16-17 (NKJV) "These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: 17 A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood,"
Proverbs 8:13 (NKJV) "The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate."
Proverbs 11:2 (NKJV) "When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom."
Proverbs 13:10 (NKJV) "By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom."
Proverbs 16:5 (NKJV) "Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished."
Proverbs 16:18 (NKJV) "Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall."
Proverbs 29:23 (NKJV) "A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor."
2007-04-23 05:12:07 · answer #2 · answered by blaznlex1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are proof texting here.
First problem: In 2Cor. 7:4, Paul the Apostle is defending his ministry against the legalists who challenged his apostleship. He is writing a personal letter to the Church at Corinth. He is not talking to all believers in that verse...just those in that church. The second verse you quote, 2Cor. 5:17, tells us, yes that we are new creatures, but we are responsible to other people in that we have been given the ministry of reconciliation...to be ambassadors for Him. That isn't a power position. It's a servant leadership one...just like Christ Himself. This leads me to the last verse. You twist this one.
It says that we can do all things THROUGH CHRIST WHO strengthens us...(Phillipians 4:13) NOT in our own strength.
Jesus also said..in John 15:5, without me you can do nothing... so I like the poem, it reflects James 4:6.
God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble...Jesus was a VERY humble servant leader...that's what a Christian should be.
2007-04-23 05:16:33 · answer #3 · answered by Cheryl Durham, Ph.D. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I agree with this poem, but I don't cry and I don't whine and I don't walk around with my head down. I am a happy Christian. I try to brighten the day of as many people as I can each and every day.
I think this poem is beautiful. I think it is just a way to help nonbelievers relate to believers - to help them see that we would be just like them if it weren't for the grace of God.
2007-04-23 06:26:39 · answer #4 · answered by T W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i totally like this poem!
the reason i say this is this :
`~ yes we are free from sin, but we are still not perfect - the writer of the poem is saying "i'm nothing without You Lord. i give You all the glory!"
further more, Christ tells us to pray humbly in the corner with our heads down. quietly so that others will not say how "pious" we are or how righteous we are!
we can rejoice in His goodness and we can live happily (this poem isnt saying that we cant!) but we need to always be humbled by His goodness, by His mercy. He loves us so much that He died for us, so it isnt anything we can take credit for!
2007-04-23 05:08:03 · answer #5 · answered by neonatheart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am Christian and I enjoy today that I live in. Despite the struggles that I have. . .I love life. . .I love where I am. Every struggle I have had as only led me to more wisdom and a greater strength. I have learned to not only praise God on the good days but to praise even louder in the valleys. I am blessed and because of that I enjoy today.:)
2007-04-23 05:07:16 · answer #6 · answered by sparkles9 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with it 100%
Pride, and judging others is not what we are called to do.
We are called to serve and when we fall, we are called to repent.
When we start to think we are perfect, we set ourselves up to do bad things. We end up justifying our sins in order to continue to claim perfection.
Being Christian does not make us better than anyone else, Christian or not.
Peace!
2007-04-23 05:08:19 · answer #7 · answered by C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not a pessimistic poem. I like it and agree with it... It shows us how great God is compared to us, it aims to make us understand how much we need God and how lost and insignificant we would be without him. If you studied in school a literary trend called SYMBOLISM you'd understand it better.
2007-04-23 05:09:43 · answer #8 · answered by iunona_33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God deserves all the Glory! Amen!
Jesus says "Apart from Me you can do nothing"
Romans 4:7
"Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
-And it is all because of the grace of God! Praise be to Him~
2007-04-23 05:17:55 · answer #9 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree: I like it and it can make one stronger
2007-04-23 05:08:06 · answer #10 · answered by Rev R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋