I mean how many people out there really follow Jesus' ideas and beliefs? How many out there really behave like Jesus to follow this concept? I have met thousands of Christians and so far not one has been able to do it, yet they all say it. Let's read some honest answers, not scripture. I don't do thumbs down so go for it. Tell me what you think.
Mean and hateful responses will just prove my point further.
2007-09-26 05:25:46 · 25 answers · asked by tercentenary98 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Frankly if you need to be reminded(by a bracelet) what Christ would do, then I don't think you really know HIM.
2007-09-26 05:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
the daddy is the only actual God (John 17:3; a million Corinthians 8:6). Jesus is God the daddy take place interior the flesh (a million Timothy 3:sixteen) and the fulness of the Godhead dwells in Him in actual form (Colossians 2:9). The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God the daddy (Mark thirteen:11; Luke 12:12 with Matthew 10:20). God isn't a trinity of persons. The term "individual" is a greater or much less human term that human beings use to describe a limiteless God who's massively greater advantageous to His creation. In human words, besides the shown fact that, i assume one ought to assert that God is purely one "individual" and that one "individual" took on a human existence because of the fact the Son. it rather is the place the excellence between the daddy and the Son arises. Apostolic Believer in a single God, JESUS
2016-10-05 09:43:28 · answer #2 · answered by kottwitz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have met thousands of Christians, and although we all fall short of Jesus' example, at least we set a standard that we try to reach. Atheists are insulated from this type of criticism because they define very little of what they believe, so there's not much to attack.
As far as WWJD, I think there's one big flaw in the concept. That is that, by the time that most people ask themselves this question, they are already in a situation Jesus would not have put Himself in. Personally it doesn't work for me, but maybe it does for others.
2007-09-26 05:33:00 · answer #3 · answered by Thom 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There was a time and day when I truly believed that Jesus cared as so many religions believe-the whole kit and kaboodle....sometimes I still think about it and wonder. Experience has left me with more questions than answers-and to me-experience is the harshest teacher and cruelest justice there could be. Today my faiths are neither definitive nor athiest. Time has twisted around my insides a few times and there are gaping spaces where I am just grateful to be able to be semiconscious of where I am at today and of not repeating what I had done for most of my life today. A long time ago i made a list of things I hoped to do in the next 5 years....I completed that list and more-I was more miserable in that time than I had ever been before. Living life on lifes terms completely and neatly brought me to my knees.
At a point I had to really truly get honest about myself to myself. I am not going to even begin to say that I am healthy-I am healthier than I have been in years-yet I know that there are many out there who have no idea of "God's" love-to me I do not define "God" as religious-nor any other sort of organized faiths or idols or anything of that sort...to me it is a power greater than myself-that wants a better life-other than active addiction or otherwise. I am still searching for that life-and I am grateful for the opportunity to do so. I take nothing or anyone for granted-for life is precious and time is not up to us.
2007-09-26 10:58:07 · answer #4 · answered by Lulu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't really follow that. I was Atheist my whole life up until 2 years ago. My belief in God is now completely solidified. Although Christianity is the closest thing to religion I believe in at this point, I don't have a very solid understanding of Jesus. So even though I would identify myself as Christian if somehow required to explain my beliefs in terms like that, I haven't gotten there yet. If I was trying to be Christ-like right now, I would be very disappointed in myself.
Like right now, I'm on the clock and its unethical for me to be on Yahoo answers. Be back on my lunch break :)
2007-09-26 05:36:10 · answer #5 · answered by The Naughty Librarian 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think people misinterpret what Jesus would do.
So many people use Jesus as an example for being against wars, for example. Sorry but I dont believe Jesus would have just been ok with Hitler trying to take over the world.
The problem with the idea of what would Jesus do, is that each person is interpretting their own concept of what he would do according to their own interpretations and viewpoints of the Bible.
2007-09-26 05:32:42 · answer #6 · answered by cadisneygirl 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I try to, everyday. Have I sinned and fallen short of God's Glory, everyday. We, Christians, strive to walk in Christ's footsteps, but we are flesh, and we are weak, which is why we repent. The older I get, friend, the more tolerant I've become, actually stop, think, process information, and try to adhere to the principles of Christ.
"What Would Jesus Do" is a building block of being Christian, and a life long project that will NEVER be perfected, because, I believe, Christ is perfect in every way. Through repentance and prayer, and asking for forgiveness of whom we trespassed against, we are able to stay on this path.
2007-09-26 05:37:17 · answer #7 · answered by Mookie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The WWJD is not in my field of beliefs,
but I do think that we have had enough
hate, war, abuse, negative energy
in this world to last us
up to the next thousand years or so.
And thinking that mankind
will change in the future is
really "idealistic";
just look at the past.
We all know that history
is excellent for repeating itself;
good, bad or indifferent.
The only thing that I can add:
"Live your life
like it's your last 10 minutes
and live it well..."
2007-09-26 07:40:45 · answer #8 · answered by ♫ Bubastes, Cat Goddess♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do (and not because of those stupid bracelets). Many do not. The reason being is that it is hard. The right thing is usually the hardest thing to do. It is easier to curse someone out than to love your enemies. It is easier to gossip than to talk to that person directly. I think many people become Christians because some person told them it would make all of their dreams come true and problems go away. They don't know that it requires sacrifices of their part. Doing the right thing may cost you. Most people in our culture (US) don't like to do anything that is challenging.
2007-09-26 05:36:04 · answer #9 · answered by I M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont. Honestly I have never once said that to myself. However, Im a good person naturally and I really dont need such motivation. Besides, I have doubts about whether or not Jesus is the Son of God and not just a martyr of his time.
2007-09-26 07:55:14 · answer #10 · answered by Bistro 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I'm not crazy about it. I mean, yes Jesus was and is full of love, kindness, grace, righteousness, purity, etc... and those examples we should always follow. However, Jesus is God the Son and obviously with certain things can say and do things that it would be innapropriate for us to imitate. We can't be Jesus, he will always be Master...
2007-09-26 05:33:02 · answer #11 · answered by sojourning.sarah 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋