Christians; why do you call yourselves Christians if you blatantly ignore Jesus' teachings?

Question

Matthew 6:19

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Luke 14:33

Any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.

Matthew 6:24

No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and Money.

Matthew 19:21-24

Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth. Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."

Matthew 19:28-29

Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.

Luke 9:23-25

Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it. What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit his very self?

Matt 13: 22

The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful.

Hebrews 13:5

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

Phil 2:3

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.

Acts 2:44-45

All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.

Answer 1

arent christians supposed to preach love and tolerance?

show me a christian that does that, and i will show you bigfoot

Answer 2

Man's interpretation of the Bible, has twists, and causes confusion.....2Peter3:15,16;
Private reading of Bible is not enough.....Acts 8:30, 31; Luke 24:27
Understanding of the Bible is not limited to the 'wise', those who most consider unwise, may well be the wisest .....Matthew 11: 25 Meant to be understood for Instruction [ teaching others]......Romans 15:4;-Proverbs 4:2,4;
Man's wisdom is no substitute for the wisdom that comes from God....1 Corinthians 1:21, 25; - 1 Timothy 6:20
The Bible guides man in the right way....Psalms 119: 105; - 2 Peter 1:19 ; - Proverbs 3: 5, 6
Bible has endured through the ages....Isaiah 40: 8; - 1 Peter 1: 19
Using scattered texts has Scriptual precedent
One is thus set straight, avoids error....2 Timothy 3: 16; - Acts 17:2,3,11;
Jesus used scattered texts....Matthew 4:4,7,10; - Luke 24:27,44-46
Man must use the Word of Truth aright.......2 Timothy 2:15; - John 5: 39,40
Understanding is possible for the meek [teachable] who are seeking Jehovah........Proverbs 2: 1-6
Teachings of "traditions" make the Bible invalid.....Matthew 15:3, 6-9; - Colossians 2:8
Jehovah God accepts men/women of all nations.....Acts 10:34,35; - Revelation 22:17; - Revelation 7:9,10
Bible contains oldest sacred writings .....Genesis 5:1; - Exodus 32:15,16
Not all prophecies in Old Testament fulfilled....Daniel 12:9,10- Matthew 24:15
Study and training are required for understanding........Acts 17:11; - Deuteronomy 6: 6-9; - 2 Timothy 3:16,17

Answer 3

If you want to truly be a *disciple* of Jesus you are going to have to put Him first; He might want you in tough places that would mean you sacrificing your own wealth and comfort. Thats not the same thing as saying you must be like this to be saved. But those who do give themselves wholeheartedly like that are going to be highly rewarded, whereas most believers (this applies to many believers in Western countries where believing is quite easy) won't.

Actually Jesus righteousness is what makes christians acceptable to God. Of course one gets a new impetus towards what is good as a christian, but being a shining star isn't what determines if you get into heaven - otherwise few people would make it, including you and me.

Answer 4

We still do that, some more than others. Sacrifice is made for people every day. Just because we are Christian does not mean we do not have things, the passages are to say we need to be willing to give up everything if Jesus calls us to do so. I know So many who have done just that. Anything from moving to another country to follow the will of the Lord to wearing something out one day and when a stranger on the street absolutely loves that necklace, or T shirt or shoes, giving to that person what it is that they like that you have to give. This is what they are talking about. Having and being willing to give up what you have for others.

Answer 5

I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. Matthew 19:24.

Answer 6

1 Kings 3:13
Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both riches and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings.

2 Chronicles 1:11
God said to Solomon, "Since this is your heart's desire and you have not asked for wealth, riches or honor, nor for the death of your enemies, and since you have not asked for a long life but for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king,

Psalm 49:20
A man who has riches without understanding is like the beasts that perish.

Psalm 63:5
My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.

Psalm 112:3
Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.

Jeremiah 9
23 This is what the LORD says:
"Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom
or the strong man boast of his strength
or the rich man boast of his riches,

24 but let him who boasts boast about this:
that he understands and knows me,
that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness,
justice and righteousness on earth,
for in these I delight,"
declares the LORD.


Proverbs 10:2
Ill-gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death.

Proverbs 24:4
through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.

Isaiah 2:7
Their land is full of silver and gold; there is no end to their treasures. Their land is full of horses; there is no end to their chariots.


--------------"Is this YOU, O' deceiver?"--------------------------

Job 17:2
Surely mockers surround me; my eyes must dwell on their hostility.

Proverbs 1:22
"How long will you simple ones love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 19:29
Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 29:8
Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.

2 John 1:7
Many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist.

Titus 1:10
For there are many rebellious people, mere talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision group.

Answer 7

How do you know we ignore them? You don't know all of us. You may know a few Christians who are greedy guts; but I bet you know a few non-Christians who are the same.

You certainly don't know me. If you did, you wouldn't have to ask me this question.

The avatar was a good choice.

Answer 8

i don't live my life like that. i do follow the word of God. to the best of my ability.

Answer 9

You sound like the guy Orion a little while back.

Luckily we are not saved by our own performance.

Answer 10

Everyone has fallen short of the glory of God.

Answer 11

I'm a Giver, always have been.

I believe money can hypnotize some people, some people become selfish and bigheaded. : )