2007-09-21 19:45:13 · 25 answers · asked by Marie 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I realize that there are many people who hate all Christians. I did not realize it until recently. There is nothing I can do except to go on with my life and act as Christ would. I treat people the way I want to be treated. I also choose to ignore those who dislike me just because I love God.
2007-09-21 20:18:58 · answer #1 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
,If you really love God then you will take his example on the way you handle it. for example: satan accused God of holding back good things from his creation (mankind), and he acused mankind of not loving God but staying with God out of what they will get out of him what did God do? Did God retaliate with anger and cruelty? No God turned the other cheek and allowed satan time to prove his wicked charges, in this way it would be evident to both mankind and the angels in heaven that satan is a liar and God's love is unique. If you have been falsely accused of something don't retaliate by the same manner the accuser accused you in anger but let them prove their charges , this may take patience on your part but I think truth always comes out in the end.After all God knows your innocence and he feels your pain as his own. You too will be exonerated when the truth does come out and the charges are proved false, of course you cannot expect an appology those do not always come about.
2007-09-21 20:18:35 · answer #2 · answered by I speak Truth 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if this is always the wisest thing; I've been thinking about this a lot lately. Lately I've been letting my 'work' stand on its own and I've been giving it the Lord to defend. I've been thinking so much about King David and what he did when Saul was after him --- he apologized to Saul for cutting off a piece of his robe! He never defended himself *except* to God, and He waited on God to make things right. This is the same thing Jesus did when accused; He was silent to His death, preferring to let our Heavenly Father take vengeance in His time and set things right in His time.
Now don't get me wrong; I have *no* idea how I'd handle it if I was falsely accused about, like, murdering someone. I have no idea if what I wrote above would be the choice the Lord would want us to make in that situation. (Although I expect that He'd be pleased with our faith and work it out better than we are expecting Him to). But still, this has been on my heart very much --- waiting for the Lord's timing and such, and I felt compelled to share.
Of course, there is also the component of praying for the salvation and/or sanctification and general blessings on those who have wronged you. And forgiving them. But that stuff tends to be more private. You know what I mean.
Sorry this happened to you, sis. :(
2007-09-21 19:58:15 · answer #3 · answered by KL 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Read Psalms 109. The answer is simple. Pray for our accusers. Keep in mind that as Christians, we are put on center stage just about everywhere we go. Whether in school, or at the movies... at a concert or sitting in your own home... you are being watched by a world who'd love to see you fall. Keep this thought in mind: Though your born again into the body of Christ, your soul is still encased in a suit made of flesh... one which will never be perfect in the eyes of man, or God. Its your heart for God that both brings joy to the Lord and his light to man.
2007-09-21 19:54:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Something like this happened to me many years ago. I told the man respectfully that they were wrong. They did not believe me, and held their ground. I did not argue with them further. I just said in a civil, respectful manner, "if that's the way you want it, then that's the way it will be. Have a nice life." Then I walked out of their lives for good.
He was a boss I had when I was a teenager. He wasn't very bright (55 year old guy working as an assistant manager at Weenie Hut)
Then I reminded myself that just as I will be judged for my sins, *so will they*. IN my head, I said, "well, he must want punishment, or he wouldn't be doing this." This brought me comfort, made me understand that further protest was inappropriate. I forgave him and moved on.
I haven't thought about that in years.
Be well, and good luck.
2007-09-21 19:57:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have to confront that matter to clear your name. Then sue Them till they bleed. But if they come forward and ask (not beg) for forgiveness and admit their false accusation then you have no choice but to turn the other cheek ( the top not the bottom, please) and then pray for their soul. Any Christian find it so easy to handle this, for they all do what they are taught of Christ. Do You Handle it this way?
2007-09-21 19:59:49 · answer #6 · answered by Kingdomchild07 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I pray for my accuser and forgive them. True Christians know in this day and time, that there will be those that will try to persecute us for our beliefs. It comes with the territory.
2007-09-21 19:54:37 · answer #7 · answered by sam 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Take the high road and forgive them. It doesn't matter what other people think of us because the devil is a LIAR who has come to steal, kill and destroy. I get this sometimes, and it's like I'm seeing myself in the past and I get a chuckle out of it.
1 John 4:
4You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 5They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. 6We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit[a] of truth and the spirit of falsehood.
2007-09-21 19:56:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Speak to them calmly if they will allow it, and let them know your side. But keep in mind, you have nothing to prove. Just tell them the truth, and leave the rest up to God. The bible tells us, I think in the book of Jeremiah, to "Pray for those who despitefully use you."
Be willing to apologize if you've hurt them, even if you didn't mean to. We can all accidentally do things that we never thought would be offensive.
If they don't listen, leave graciously, and pray for them. Don't try to prove them wrong. The Lord will bring the truth to light in His time.
Keep your heart soft and forgive them. God knows the condition of your heart and will bless you accordingly.
God Bless,
Amy
2007-09-21 19:59:33 · answer #9 · answered by Amy N 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just assume they are venting and talking about the other Christians, who overkill the religion and lose themselves in it. We all know they exist, I should hope eventually they realize that only a few are nutty ones.
2007-09-21 19:51:47 · answer #10 · answered by beachdiva954 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋