2007-04-26 02:01:59 · 19 answers · asked by MoPleasure4U 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Christians do not live morally correct... they THINK they live morally correct and one of the biggest problems is that they get twisted and think they are justified in passing judgement on everyone around them
Oh, and hell is a dry heat so it is not as bad as everyone thinks
2007-04-26 02:05:56 · answer #1 · answered by Saint Lucipher 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋
As a christian, or somewhat of a christian, I do not have morals in the same sense that most people do. Before I go much further, I must say that I am not better than anyone else. Fear of hell is not a good reason for morality. Now a few years back I had this experience which is called "cosmic consciousness, enlightenment, etc etc. there are many names for this particular change in consciousness. My point is, from this experience, my actions became inherently moral not for the fear of hell, but rather, for the love of god. I don't have to debate on what is morally correct, it comes naturally as a product of the change in consciousness. Morality does not affect a humans closeness to god, rather, closeness to god produces REAL morality.
2007-04-26 09:17:22 · answer #2 · answered by hrld_sleeper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.. no one can live a perfect, morally correct life, no matter how good a person intentions are. Even non-Christians can strive for living like that. Hell may be an incentive for some, but for most Christians it is because of our love and caring about God and other people.
If you look at the ten commandments as things that hurt God and other people, we "obey" them not because we "have to", but because we "want to", as an expression of the love we feel within us. It is a part of who we are, and God's Holy Spirit helps the Christian to better see, understand and to do the "right thing". Doing this improves our own life, because we get what we give. To get love, you have to give it.
2007-04-26 09:23:20 · answer #3 · answered by Bill Mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I live morally correct so that through my example, my kids will learn to live morally correct. I live morally correct because this is who I am, and my life is my message.
Also, I wasn't "always" living morally correct. I've SEEN the difference in my life personally, and I would never go back, any pleasure I was receiving before was temporal, instant gratification. Now? I'm being the best person I can be and I know it makes a difference for the people in my life, especially my children.
2007-04-26 09:09:09 · answer #4 · answered by McLovin 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I suppose there is an element of fear (that is I am convinced that there is a hell, I am further convinced that it is not where I want to be for even a moment.) But that has little to do with my decision to live a life filled with the righteousness of God.
The real reason I live a moral life is for the joy it affords me in Jesus, my Savior.
I do so because I love Him.
2007-04-26 09:12:54 · answer #5 · answered by thankyou "iana" 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The basis of this question is inaccurate. It is impossible for any person to live morally correctly because we are all fallen beings, we are all sinners who deserve to burn in Hell. The only way to avoid this fate is to accept the lord Jesus Christ as your personal saviour. When you let him into your heart, you will be reborn and begin to live a Godly life in his path. Though you will still sin occasionally, the knowledge that you are saved will cause you to keep on the right path.
2007-04-26 09:10:12 · answer #6 · answered by Patrick K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do it only because I want to. Even if I weren't a Christian I would live morally correct because that is what I feel right doing. I have guilt doing something wrong, and guilt is a hard thing to deal with.
2007-04-26 09:14:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well now - that does sort of put me off personally (burning in hell) also living morally is just ...better! you know one can sleep peacefully at night knowing you didnt destroy a life today. oh yeah fellow above here with his answer about christians being judgemental: (Saint something or other) catch a wake up!!, no christian on this site has ever proclaimed to be PERFECT. there is no such thing.
2007-04-26 09:11:29 · answer #8 · answered by halfpint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can not define Hell as a place of belonging. These myths originated from visionary painters depicting scenes in their artworks.
Writers also show their flare of expressions in parables handed down since someone thought about inventing writing some 5,000 years ago.
2007-04-26 09:11:51 · answer #9 · answered by Drop short and duck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Because God is crazy in love with us (that includes you too) and because I love Him I strive to do His will and to become more like Him. That's the process of sanctification.
He calls you friend.
Zec 13:6
And [one] shall say unto him, What [are] these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, [Those] with which I was wounded [in] the house of my friends.
Can you fathom the grace and love required to say that?
It's mind boggling.
No. Hell doesn't enter the picture. The boundless love, mercy and grace are all consuming. And it only gets better.
Selah.
2007-04-26 09:17:53 · answer #10 · answered by NickofTyme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋