Christians?

Question

Do you think that we should be more like Paul, or tell the ppl what they want to hear?

Paul told the sinners the way it was, even when they didn't want to hear it

Whether or not Paul saw Jesus in a vision is beside the point but he did see Jesus...

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Answer 1

I agree with that 100%. But I have changed my tone. I tell about God. I correct people when they are wrong. But I try to be Christ like. I would rather let them know they are wrong and show them God's love then yell at them. But you are right...we don't need to lead people astray because we are scared to offend. God bless you.

Answer 2

Paul not only invented his own religion, but he was the reason why Christians began to worship in different forms that were not as the original apostles taught them.

He was the one that came up with the excellent idea to tell the Corinthians women not to pray with their faces uncovered, among many other weird ideas.

Answer 3

Jesus told us what to do to keep from being sinners. His words are more postive.

Paul was negative.

Paul said don't sit at a table with fornicators. Paul said don't eat meat with them.

Jesus said to keep from being fornicators ALL men should marry.

Do Paul's CATHOLIC PRIESTS agree with that!

Answer 4

Paul also spoke of confronting in love. He also spoke about, "Are we not to judge those WITHIN the church? Who am I to judge outsiders." It is ALL truth and must be placed into context, but each of these scriptures has been taken out of context to create an extremist viewpoint. The truth is in the scriptures if you seek it out and don't take one passage out of context. There are times for boldness, there are times to "do as the Romans do" so to speak (Be the best Roman.), and there are times to be silent and love people where they are at. Wisdom and discernment are required. If you are harsh and judgmental in the way you "tell people like it is" without considering the other scriptures, then you push them away, forfeit your influence in their lives, and misrepresent our God. Actually, most of Paul's ministry was to the Church, and the Church ministered to sinners. Paul told THE CHURCH the way it was since they were supposed to be people with understanding. Non-believers are not held to the same standard.

Answer 5

Let Jesus be your example. In a conversation, don't compromise your beliefs or tip-toe around. Be proud. BUT, don't go forcing yourself on people. Be approchable and ready so when people see you are different and ask why, you'll be able to tell them. No need to water down God's word, but no need to force feed either.

Answer 6

Indeed.

For example, religious pluralism does nothing but dilute the biblical message from Christianity’s God, that there is but one path to eternal redemption.

I will continue to treat those that disagree respectfully and hope for rational and intelligent dialogue, but I won't ransom away what I believe in favor of some sort of ecumenical détente.

Christ makes it very clear:

Luk 12:51 Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.
(ESV tranlation)

To me, Christ's words disprove any theory that Jesus came to unite all humanity (godly and ungodly) into a single “universal brotherhood of man.” Rather, He divided them as they have never been divided before!

Answer 7

Paul rightfully told the Corinthians to follow his lead. Paul may have been blunt and to the point, but he also was very compassionate and loving. What's more is that the churches to whom he ministered knew that. When you read his letters he tells them that he labors in pain as a new mother in childbirth until Christ is born in them. He is always telling them how much he loves them and continually lifted them up in prayer.

Jesus said, "Be wise as a serpent, but harmless as a dove." Those to whom Paul wrote knew before they read the letter how much Paul loved them, so when he had to rebuke them it usually was well received and wasn't harmful but helpful. But, Paul wasn't perfect. He was constantly pointing out his own faults as illustrations. And sometimes he even went overboard. Remember his falling out with John Mark and Barabas? Eventually, however, he got over it just like we're all supposed to when we have a problem with our brother in Christ. In fact he even wanted John Mark with him toward the end of his life.

Answer 8

No. In fact, Paul spoke of those who sought teachers "just to have their ears tickled". If one told people just what they wanted to hear we wouldn't be doing either them or ourselves any good.

Answer 9

I agree...Paul obeyed Jesus in doing what God called him to do....It's only a Christ like love for humanity that comes along with being a Christian that compells us to do so......Before I was a Christian, I had nothing of that sort in my spirit....only a love that comes from the world...they are different

Answer 10

As a Christian Christ is my King and my Lord and he said to tell the world of the Good News about salvation and the good news about Salvation through Christ. Convincing them of their sin also allows them to turn toward God.
I kind of believe that everyone wants to hear the Gospel even if it hurts sometime.

Answer 11

What people want to hear isn't always the truth, so I would rather be like Paul. The Bible doesn't say "tell people about what Christ did...if they want to hear it". It says to make disciples of all nations, whether they want to hear it or not.