I am a good, happy person who cares about all living creatures. I have a wonderful life. I don't kill, hurt, or steal from anyone. I respect myself and all others. And I help people in need. What can a Christian life provide for me that I don't already have now and why do I need it.
Thanks for your help
2007-09-26 19:36:08 · 33 answers · asked by kj 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, if you do something wrong, then you can't ask for forgiveness, then go do it again, then ask for forgiveness again, then go do it again..so on and so forth..
Sounds like your doing a fine job of being a great human being...good for you.
2007-09-26 19:52:48 · answer #1 · answered by gemma 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
WOW!!, what controversial responses you have gotten, my dear!!
Those are all good qualities you have. And I commend you for having them. The people in your life are blessed, indeed. Wouldn't the world seem so much better, if all people were kind to one another?
Your question does ask what the Christian life can provide for you now. A Christian life does not provide anything more for you right now, than the peace of knowing you have eternal life. Jesus served others, and gave His life so that we might have eternal life.
It is written that all my good works will not buy my way into heaven. As hard as I try to be good, I am also selfish. I want that wonderful life you speak of. But even when I'm not selfish, somebody else generally is. Balance is not easily attained.
Can you honestly tell me that you are never sad? are never disappointed in someone else's reaction to your good deeds? and that no one ever disrespects you?
Whatever your answer, why do you need to become a Christian? Because I'd like to meet you in Heaven someday.
May God bless you with wisdom, and a continued happy life.
Amen.
2007-09-28 02:51:49 · answer #2 · answered by C Sunshine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was tempted to be sarcastic and talk about the decoder ring and the posh clubhouse, but I'm going to do you the courtesy of assuming this is a serious question.
The answer is, essentially, nothing at all. If you're looking for benefits as a result of your faith, then don't bother. In my opinion, the only valid reason for becoming a Christian is because you believe Christianity presents an accurate picture of the universe. You believe in Christ not because of what He can give you but because you believe Him to be the living God.
Some people do accept Christianity because they want to go to Heaven. Others because they don't want to go to Hell. My advice to you is to ignore both reasons. Seek the truth first and worry about what it can do for you afterwards, if at all.
2007-09-26 19:44:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Compared to others on earth, according to your statement, you’re a “pretty good guy.” But the benefits of being “pretty good” will expire at the time of your physical death. What good is it for you to live benevolently on this earth for 70 or so years, then end up living eternally without God after physical death (i.e., be in Hell) because you did not settle the score with Him? No matter how many good things we do, God does not bring us to heaven depending on how many good things we do on earth. He brings to heaven those who have settled the score with Him on earth – that is, those who have acknowledged the sin of ignoring God and have begun to believe in Him/His word.
Eternal benefits alone are unspeakably way more than good enough. But for starters now on earth, how about supernatural peace (which non-Christians do not know), supernatural joy, supernatural favor in all that you do, and more? How about also healing from cancer and other deadly diseases and illnesses great or small, relational and financial stability, godly wisdom, power to do things you could not naturally do, and endless more?
2007-09-26 23:26:10 · answer #4 · answered by Jedidiah 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I trust some who have said that there are profound transformations to one's whole way of living thinking and feeling that accompany a profound religious experience, but that these things are very personal and difficult to put into words.
Such people tend not to think in terms of fear of Hell or hopes for Heaven, or rather: they recognize that such hopes and fears are part of the belief, not a reason for believing. (Pascal's wager is only for the basest philistine.) Faith itself is taken to be a gift from something outside themselves.
So trying to justify to someone why they ought to be Christian, from this perspective, is actually somewhat foolish.
As far as the practical, concrete value of religious belief, it seems to me, you're there If you don't feel a further need, you don't.
note: I am not religious, though I am deeply respectful of (genuine) religious belief.
2007-09-26 20:06:51 · answer #5 · answered by Gnu Diddy! 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
God's love, even when no one else loves you. Joy, even when nothing on earth is making you happy. Faith, that doesn't need evidence. Peace, that Christ died for your sins -even if it was just you on the planet He would still die for you. Rest, in submitting to God's purpose for you. The opportunity to put on God's armor to fight against the devil who hates everybody Christian or not. Receiving Eternal life in paradise -this life is a drop in the ocean compared to eternity in heaven.... Actually - it is hard to put it into words, but I just thought I'd try and show you some of the benefits that I know of after I personally accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour.
2007-09-26 19:47:53 · answer #6 · answered by sunny days are here 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You get an excuse to be prejudice and discriminant towards those who aren't Christian or do things the bible says are wrong, and you don't have to take it as ya own belief, just do what some "friends" of mine used to do and say its because they were "Christian" - the exact reason why I am not a Christian.
Ya seem to be living a good life at the moment with sound attitude towards things, as they say "don't fix what isn't broken"
2007-09-26 19:39:39 · answer #7 · answered by brat 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
None. The truth is that becoming a Christian makes your life harder because you are tested as fine gold. However, the one thing for certain that you cannot get otherwise unless you accept Christ is the baptism in the Holy Spirit you will feel God in your heart.
God Bless You.
2007-09-26 19:46:17 · answer #8 · answered by Pedro Q 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Containment is something you're missing.
If you're contained enough you will not seek anything anymore.
You'll continue what you're doing and heaven will reward you of your deeds.
You're a wonderful person. You possessed all the practicing Christian can find of. But if that questions you have bothered you, you need reassessment.
Find the right church services and say the right prayer.
2007-09-26 19:49:24 · answer #9 · answered by oregonboy 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Whatever benefits a Christian may be blessed to receive are secondary to the privilege of being in relationship with the God of the universe who loves us.
Christians in some countries are terribly persecuted for their faith, but He is absolutely worth it!
http://www.persecution.com/
And all the good you have in this world won't help you in the next. You need Jesus if you want to see heaven. Eternity is a long time!
http://www.livingwaters.com/good/
2007-09-26 19:49:27 · answer #10 · answered by Rella 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
God wants to have a relationship with you. The only known way is to believe in His Son, ask for forgiveness, and be baptized. Baptism is important but trails the others, since if you were dying you, presumably, could not receive it in time. But if you know about something good and don't do it, that is sin.
2007-09-26 19:45:34 · answer #11 · answered by Sidereal Hand 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋