If you truly believe something...do you not live your life based on that belief? Is not following the life a sign that you believe?
If you can say yes to either of those questions, then explain how a person can claim to be a Christian yet not follow the guidelines set by Christ himself? Christ spoke against those that pretended to be holy..but were only acting for the benefit of man...not for God. Does this mean that Christ did not also love these people? He was not being self righteous or even judgemental...but instead was giving them fair warning because he DID love them.
2007-07-28 19:14:58 · 11 answers · asked by Poohcat1 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
VERY well said!
Brightest Blessings
2007-07-28 19:20:19 · answer #1 · answered by Celestian Vega 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes one who belives in antthing sure live by such belifes
However when is come to Christianity HUmm Good Question we all have fallen short of Gods Glory due the the weakness of Man, Due tu the sinful state of man, and due to the fact we keep thinkink we are in control and in charge of our lives
So we all have Problems being like our savior Jesus Christ He is the Lamb, He is the Sheapard, and Heis the Son of God the Father
Christianity mean being Christ like and that why we keep trying but none will be a good as Jesus Christ
2007-07-28 19:37:20 · answer #2 · answered by Mr Mortgage Banker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Following is a sign that you believe. In fact it is THE ONLY sign that a person believes. Everything Christ said and did was out of love because He also died for all those people he spoke out against so that He could redeem them. He calls us to take up our own cross to follow Him and that is what a lot of people don"t want to do.
2007-07-28 19:25:57 · answer #3 · answered by out of the grey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I believe it has to be proven if its not prove I will never believe.. Jesus said I am from Star of David and then he said he was God and then he said he was son of God and then he said he was a part of god and then he said he was part of the gang on Barney and the Wonderful Playhouse... I mean really what is he.. there is no body.. what he did and said is enough.. he healed the blind and he healed the sick he made the BAT and he told them I am from God a messenger with clear warnings and clear guidance he didn't do it cause he loved them.. he did it cause he loved the lord that is the only reason why any of them did it... not for man but for the Lord who gives the most love to man.
2007-07-28 19:26:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Remember an old song called "How great is your love?" Well, Jesus said in John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. And in verse 21
He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
I reckon it all boils down to this, you can call yourself whatever you like, but your life will reflect the truth. So, the question is to all out there, do you truly love the LORD Jesus Christ?
If so, then obey Him and tell others of what the LORD has done with your life. You just might lead someone to everlasting life!
God bless!
2007-07-28 19:29:22 · answer #5 · answered by David R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have NO IDEA what it's like to be a Christian, do you? Read this little excerpt from a write up on the Apostle Paul, one of the greatest Christians EVER! Read HIS struggle to follow Christ's teachings:
Paul continues his personal testimony into Romans 7, saying, “I know that the law is spiritual but I am carnal and a slave to sin. Because that which I do not want to do I find myself doing, and that which I desire to do, I am unable to do.” This is the conflict with which we all identify, but at that time in Paul’s life his understanding was being illuminated by the Spirit. He continues by saying, “For I know that in me, that is in my flesh (that came from ADAM), dwelleth no good thing, for my desire is to do good, but how to do it eludes me.” He says his life is in constant conflict, because when I want to do good, evil is present to overcome my desire.
That is EVERY Christian's struggle and few of us are in as deep of fellowship with Jesus as was Paul. He did after all sup with Christ!
2007-07-28 19:23:15 · answer #6 · answered by Just_One_Man's_Opinion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my answer to both of your questions is yes.
however, being a christian is not a piece of a cake. someone can claim to be a christian and knowing very well by himself that he isn't doing what should be done.
God loves us all. what He wants us to be is be like Him and He knows that with our human nature, it is not an easy thing. we have to have a lot of faith. as what he says in hebrews 11:1"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see"
we really have to try and do the hardest we can to be like him and live by His words.
2007-07-28 19:47:11 · answer #7 · answered by ericka 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You believe you shall be saved. Christians are justified and must always repent daily. Christians goes through a deliverance process and become more holy with their salvation.
2007-07-28 19:31:44 · answer #8 · answered by JoJoBa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are alot of decieved ppl in this world. thats why He said by our fruit were known. if you are saved then you will do your best to be Christ-like. we will fail him daily, but we wont live in it. we will strive to be our best.
2007-07-29 17:25:04 · answer #9 · answered by warrior*in*the*making 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do agree with you
god bless
2007-07-28 19:20:26 · answer #10 · answered by happy pilgrim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋