Opinions:
Do you find yourself saying: “I don’t think that is right” or “I don’t think that is wrong”...?
Feelings:
Do you find yourself saying: “I don’t feel like that is right” or “I don’t feel like that is wrong”...?
Beliefs:
Do you find yourself saying: “I don’t believe that is right” or “I don’t believe that is wrong”...?
Convictions:
Do you find yourself saying: “That is NOT right!” or “That is NOT wrong!”...?
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IF you speak from convictions:
The world of “tolerance” that you now live it would say to you:
“Who are YOU to judge?! Isn’t it written, ‘judge NOT that you be not judged’ in Matthew 7:1’???”
“You are being intolerant! You are ARROGANT and SELF-RIGHTEOUS!”
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2007-10-11 10:59:25 · 9 answers · asked by yachadhoo 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
SO...the world would condemn you and have you water down from convictions to beliefs...and from beliefs to feelings...and from feelings to opinions...ALL to get you to shut up. They use FEAR as a tactic, even while you are being LOVING. Not only that: they will accuse YOU of threatening them and using fear as a tactic when sharing the love of God and the Gospel of grace with them!
But let me ask YOU one question:
Who do you fear??? Are you going to listen to and obey the world of intolerance...or the LORD God Almighty?
Be READY to stand upon the truth of Matthew 10:26-31!
If ANY Christian agrees with me, will you PLEASE post these verses to en-COURAGE the body of Christ?
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2007-10-11 10:59:36 · update #1
I will give you a Great Big AMEN!!!!!!!!!! I am driven by the love of God.
2007-10-11 11:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by simple serenity 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
None of the above.
First of all--I'm not driven by anything. Driven implies being pushed a certain way against my will.
What motivates me?
The Love of Christ Jesus.
How do I discern what is right and wrong and what God's will is for me?
By studying the Word of God. That isn't my opinon and it's not my feelings. It's God's divine knowledge. You could call that a conviction but I associate conviction with sinning. If a person has a strong faith--(1 Cor 8) then the purpose for doing or not doing something would be done or not done in consideration of someone else's conscience motivated from the Love of Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:5-6, " For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace."
1 John 4:18, "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love."
2007-10-11 15:19:01 · answer #2 · answered by steinbeck11 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the only answer I have is yes,
because I am driven by all these things and more, it really depends on the situation, because I don't use just one way of looking at the world all the time, it changes depending on my opinions on the subject, my feelings at the time, what i believe in, and sometimes convictions I have.
Just because I'm Christian doesn't mean I can't have conflicting or changing views.
2007-10-11 11:10:40 · answer #3 · answered by becky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, yet you probably did not pass a ways sufficient. It additionally says: the prepare of non secular ideals; ritual observance of religion. It additionally says; perception in and reverence for a supernatural ability or powers acknowledged as writer and governor of the universe. via those standards, Atheism isn't a faith.
2016-10-06 12:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by gonzalescordova 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am driven/motivated by what God's word says about the matter. We aren't to be lead by our thoughts & ways of frail thinking. Man Is frail. Put your trust In no man. Use the word of God as your spiritual compass.
2007-10-11 11:04:37 · answer #5 · answered by Isabella 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I speak from my "CONVICTIONS"......
My Convictions are Gods way Of Guiding and Directing me. If I go against my convictions, I am In SIN.
2007-10-11 15:45:31 · answer #6 · answered by minnetta c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a "christian"u r convicted by your opinion of what you feel you belief.all of which are manifestation of what you ve been taught to.remember,religion is control.what better way to control a people than to control the God they beleive in.
2007-10-11 11:12:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The dependent personality looks outside of self for validation.
The independent person says they can do it all theirselves.
A person reliant upon God looks "within" for strength, and ability.
Luke17:
21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. (KJV)
21 neither shall they say, Lo, here! or, There! for lo, the kingdom of God is within you. (ASV)
21 Neither shall they say: Behold here, or behold there. For lo, the kingdom of God is within you. (D/R)
This is the state of the Christian once God is within their heart.
This is baptized by the Spirit.
2007-10-11 15:49:22 · answer #8 · answered by troll to troll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if i'm truthful i'm probably the most judgemental person on the planet. probably arrogant and self righteous too...so vicar, what does it all mean then ????
2007-10-11 11:10:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋