2007-05-16 06:11:42 · 22 answers · asked by don_steele54 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
1.Is this one way that Satan is using to stop the truth from being spoke?
2007-05-16 06:13:15 · update #1
Gracie how many times do you think you should tell your children to do or not to do something?
2007-05-16 06:18:17 · update #2
The Bible speaks for its self.I am not trying to interpret a certain passage.That is why I used the text "Thou shalt not" so what part of that don't you understand.When God says thou shalt not that is exactly what He means.
2007-05-16 07:04:37 · update #3
ZsaZa I take it that you don't beieve that we should go into all the world and preach the Gospel of Christ.
2007-05-16 07:08:22 · update #4
Maybe people don't hate people who quote the Bible if they do it in a sensitive context, but think they are hated if it is done inappropriately? The Bible was not meant to be used to bash people over the head with either physically or emotionally.
An example in this context could be -
"Judge not, lest you be judged"
Maybe people feel judged, and therefore think you hate them? Being a good Christian doesn't have to mean quoting and being "in your face" about your faith. Being quiet and waiting for people to ASK about what you believe and why you believe it is a much more effective form of evangelism.
(BTW, I'm not judging you, or hating you, but maybe you could have seen it that way? It can be hard not to take religion and politics to heart, that's why they are banned topics at dinner parties!).
2007-05-16 06:21:02 · answer #1 · answered by tickle me emo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe that people immediately think you hate them by saying "thou shalt not". However, i think the stigma of "bible thumpers" makes it difficult for someone to stand there and listen to you tell them what the bible says. Telling someone what the bible means or what the bible says (in my opinion) causes stress because you are holding yourself in a position of authority. If you tell someone "thou shalt not" and then say it is from the BIble, you are claiming to know how this phrase should be interpreted and what situations/people it applies to. I would just be careful with this and be careful with what you tell other people( in other words, don't tell someone else "thou shalt not" and then be caught doing the exact thing).
Cheers!
2007-05-16 06:18:13 · answer #2 · answered by J 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Maybe because it very quickly goes from "Thou shalt not" to "thou must do this". Maybe because your doing that is not seen as an effort to "help" but a personal judgement from you?
I wonder how your own life would hold up to Biblical commentary?
2007-05-16 06:19:29 · answer #3 · answered by Scott M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, it's because 'Thou shalt not' is a known way in the Bible. And people are afraid of God. It's easier to to jump and except.
2007-05-16 06:25:15 · answer #4 · answered by SDC 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe because when you do that, you might not be saying it in a positive, nonjudgmental way. You are saying it in a "superior" way.
It takes a lot of tact to phrase things the right way so that people understand this is just how you believe and you don't mean anything by it that would harm your relationship. That it just seemed like a good way to live to you. Nothing personal. Maybe after that, you could ask what they think so that they don't feel it is a one-way conversation.
2007-05-16 06:16:47 · answer #5 · answered by Tina Goody-Two-Shoes 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because most Christians say that out of judgment and not out of pure love.
Admit it, there are a lot of Christians that use the Bible to condemn people and have fun with the "holier than thou" attitude.
2007-05-16 06:18:15 · answer #6 · answered by Xena_fire 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you are saying it right after that other person did the "Thou shalt not____" then it looks like you are self-righteous (and maybe you are) and judging their actions.
Some people don't follow that same book, so no need to tell them what they are doing wrong according to that book.
2007-05-16 06:16:26 · answer #7 · answered by KS 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, first of all rules without a relationship leads to rebellion. In order to effectively talk to someone about what "Thus saith the Lord" you must have a relationship with that person! That's why I don't believe in going door to door to tell others about Jesus Christ. That person may have just had a fight with their wife or just killed a man, who knows! The last thing their concerned about is hearing bible verses! I believe that God divinely orchestrates your encounters and gives you what to say and WHEN to say it. You never know when that's going to be. You just have to make yourself available and heed God's calling! Pray for guidance and pray that God uses you for His glory and He will!
2007-05-16 06:25:57 · answer #8 · answered by Zsa 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is not that they hate you, it is because they are tired of hearing religious stuff. And in some cases the people you quote the Bible to are not Christians, so you are infringing on their beliefs.
2007-05-16 06:19:27 · answer #9 · answered by Aliz 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think it's unfair to judge someone so quickly based on one statement. However, some of the people running around telling everyone else what to do or not do actually do hate everyone.
2007-05-16 06:15:20 · answer #10 · answered by Graciela, RIRS 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋