I harass people and judge their life? I think I am really good and I have really changed because I am born again. I don't understand why people can't accept what I think?
2007-06-27 09:33:16 · 36 answers · asked by bye 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You can't be pushing what YOU believe on other people. They have to want to believe, YOU can't make them.
2007-06-27 09:35:32 · answer #1 · answered by Stacy R 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. You are probably a good Christian in general, but when you harass people and judge them, you are certainly being a very, very BAD Christian. Don't be blinded by pride and arrogance. That is NOT what Jesus would do. It is good that you have changed, but life is a constant work. You will be changing, and hopefully improving yourself, for the rest of your life. You don't know it all yet, and you never will. So keep the judgements to yourself and try to be the best person you can be. Until you are perfect, why should anyone accept what you think?
Good luck!
2007-06-27 09:37:51 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can't say if you are a good Christian or not, but we can all be forgiven when we truly repent of sin. "Harass" definitely sounds like sin, and should be avoided. "Judge their life" is more questionable, and different sects have different teachings on judging others. Best to follow the advice here when "judging" fellow Christians: Mat 18:15-17.
If your question means that you make a habit of insulting people, my advice is not to do so: Rom 14:21-23.
As for "I don't understand why people can't accept what I think", what you *know* is what is important. Opinions are generally unwelcome. Psalm 15, Prov. 12:18, James 1:19.
2007-06-27 09:59:18 · answer #3 · answered by JimPettis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are good for changing and trying to help yourself, but don't think people should understand you all the time, because you don't understand others if you are having to judge them and harass them. Only judge people to keep yourself safe, not to compare them with you. For example, if a gromit walks up to you with a knife drawn chances are he will hurt you. At other times, if you show that you are a good person, others will be apt to follow in your purpose driven life. Don't be so quick to say you're Christian and that people should do as you do. Chances are it's taking you awhile to be a fully devoted Christian. If you slam people who will want to be Christian. Remember Christianity is about building a fellowship, not seperating yourself from those who you think are not or should not be Christian.
2007-06-27 09:50:28 · answer #4 · answered by 2Birdsw/1Stone 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"I harass people and judge their life?"
That right there means no, you are not. That's the whole point of Christianity, giving the power of your salvation to God. Jesus taught that people are all on different walks of life and that we should not judge anyone unless we open ourselves up for judgment. Remember the story of Jesus stopping an Angy mob from stoning an adulteress? He said that those of them in the crowd who were completely free of sin should "cast the first stone." No one threw anything at the girl.
We are all sinners, born again or not. It is Gods job to do the judging, let Him do it.
Love and respect all people, your friends and your enemies, those who you "think" are worthy of God's love and even those who in your mind you would condemn. Then I would call you a good Christian
2007-06-27 09:44:50 · answer #5 · answered by Ken O 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it depends on if its about what you think personally, or if your words are those of the word of God.
If you are pushing your own personal desires and thoughts on others, then you need to get into the word of God and read what God has to say about the matter.
If you are speaking the word and will of God and can back it up with Gods word, then you are in the right.
That being said, Romans gives us a good explanation of why just being right isnt always the best route to go.
Harassment is never good, no matter how right you are. Say your peace and let God continue to handle the situation, He is much more powerful than we are, and he can see the whole picture, we cannot.
Judgement is only ok when you are using it to protect yourself or your family from harm, it is NEVER ok to tell someone that they are going to hell, that is reserved for God alone.
IT is also not ok to judge anothers sins, if you are committing the same sins yourself, without admitting your own sins to the one you are confronting about the sin in question. Be careful here, because you can commit the same sin in your heart and be just as guilty as the person who has committed the act itself.
Basically, you might want to read a bit more about what God has to say about living and fellowshipping with other believers, it might help you see things in a different light.
2007-06-27 09:42:24 · answer #6 · answered by cindy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is a Good Christian? Jesus said why call me good only God is good. Sure you are a Christian and you are born again,but at times we can have a zeal for religion just like Paul when he was Saul. We do not have to force feed any one. Tell them what is in the word in love...God directs and instructs. You think you are really good and have changed...sure you do. Bragging our we! Why people do not except what you think...because it is what you think! You said it ;you harrass people and judge them....what does Gods word say?
2007-06-27 10:15:44 · answer #7 · answered by God is love. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a difference between a good Christian and a label Christian...you being a Christian you should know that the Bible says that we are not to judge people for, it isn't our job...It's great that you have changed your ways but you still need work, just dont be a label Christian
2007-06-27 09:37:14 · answer #8 · answered by Hardcore Jesus Freak 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you judge you will be judged. Jesus told people who they were, but in love. If you harass people, don't get upset if you are harrased. You really need to allow the light of the Word to shed light on that for you. If you have a question about it, you must realize something is wrong with it..otherwise, you wouldn't need approval.
2007-06-27 09:43:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as a "good Christian" The Bible says for "all" have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. It also says that all of our righteousnesses or "good things" are like "filthy rags" to God.
I'm glad to hear you are born again! Wonderful! Now, I just encourage you to keep pursuing God. You aren't going to stop doing those things you dislike, like judging others, over night. Its going to take a commitment to obdience by loving God, loving people, and sharing Christ more. I suggest aside from prayer and reading your Bible...to reading the book "The Pursuit of Holiness" by A.W. Tozer. It might help you understand this subject a little better, and its based from Scripture. Hope that helps! :D
2007-06-27 09:40:30 · answer #10 · answered by Joshua R 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Think perhaps you should judge yourself for a few minutes?
Are you one of those " Hollower than thous"? Are you
"self righteous"? Are you a "Bible thumper" without having
read it."You need to read the Bible and pray for
understanding before you start trying to educate other
people. Its always wonderful to see young people choose
a Christian life. Hang out with other young Christians. Other
people can pull you down. Study the Word. And our prayers
are with you.
2007-06-27 10:03:59 · answer #11 · answered by wayne g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋