While I do feel bad that so many do not believe, I take comfort in the fact that each one who doesn't believe makes the Bible all the more true. Remember that God tells us it will be so. "Wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many there are who find it. Narrow is the gate and hard is the road that leads to salvation, and few there are who find it." I think if everyone here believed in Him, there'd be more and more reason not to believe in Him, because He'd be a liar, don't you think? But since it is so, and so many people here are blinded and deafened to His Word, I take comfort in that. My only responsibility is to present the Gospel in love and let them choose. There's too much work to do to mourn those who refuse to believe. It's sad, but it's true. You plant a seed, hope God will cause it to grow, and move on to the next field.
2007-11-04 12:22:42
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answered by Steve 5
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I agree. I do quite find it disturbing on those that say they are atheist. But my response to them would be this; "Prove to me that there is no God, and I'll prove to you that there is a God!" However, you are right about them always thinking so highly about themselves. They have that mentality that says always look out for numuro uno! At least most of them do!
Also there some Christians that act in the same way.
I believe that we are at, if not entering, the great falling away period.
What saddens me is that there is this so-called "emerging church," to which there is a book out called "The Emerging Church" to where they say that today's Church is to basically give a watered down gospel, to not teach against sin and the repercussions that follows,as well as, saying that we should teach an ecumenical point of view onto which they say that all all religions are admitted into heaven, and homosexuals and lesbians can teach from the pulpit. A lot of Churches are falling for this trap!
On all these pastors that do such thing "WHAT ARE YOU THINKING!!!" We are to witness to a spiritually dying world with ZERO compromise. Period! We are not to be like the nicolaitens, nor are we to be like the laodiceans!
I would like to close with this; we in Christ are to show meekness (not to be confused with weakness) kindness, mercy, as well as love toward one another, and to go and preach the eternal word of God to a spiritually dying world!
2007-11-04 21:13:04
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answered by Martinicus the mighty! 6
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This is excatly why we should all team up, form an uprising, we need to tell everyone we know, so they don't burn in hell , and ya.. sometimes it's really hard to look at my best friend , knowing , that if i don't make a move, they will burn in hell, this is why God tells us to surround ourself with Christian people and to not marry un-equally oaked. But you have to realize, these people are humans too, and not all self centered, just because ewe, as Christians, are supposed to act like Christians doesn't mean that non - Christians don't act as kind and forgiving as us, non - believers are not all monsters you know!
And to you Mrs.BORDENWIFE!!!!! .. you are exactly correct , we Christians do always get caught up in the fact that we are supposed to act better than non- believers, when most of the time , we act the same ... I Totally agree!
2007-11-04 20:19:58
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answered by Ashley J 2
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The thought is terribly sad. However, God gives each of us a choice. Every soul in the world was given the knowledge 2 know that there is some kind of higher being. With or without the education of the truth, God will judge each person individually. So if a person allows an open mind, I believe he will take it into consideration on judgment day. Those who refuse an open mind have made their decision and it breaks my heart.
2007-11-04 20:19:55
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answered by nievity 2
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Yes, I feel sorry for them... not because they MIGHT burn in hell, but because of the fact that there are a lot of christians out there who doesn't know their responsibility. As followers of Jesus Christ, are we not COMMISSIONED to show the way, the truth and the life to all non-believers?
I believe that THIS is what our Lord meant when He said, "Come follow me." Brother, instead of being sorry for them, pray for them. Ask God to bless them with an open heart so that they'd be open for you to share God's kingdom with them. Yes, I know that they might laugh at you, but look at the missionaries in places where christianity is considered a crime against the society. They dodge bullets for Jesus Christ.
2007-11-04 20:35:32
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answered by CJ 2
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I don't feel sorry I feel hurt. I just pray for them however, I don't like your term they will burn in hell forever. Though the Bible says that Jesus Christ is the only way to the gates of Heaven I do believe that when they realize that they have been wrong all this time on judgment day they can be redeemed. It is not my position to tell them if they will go to hell or not it is between God and that person. God is the only one that knows what is going on in their hearts.
2007-11-04 20:22:36
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answered by Anonymous
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Do not feel sorry for them.
Do not believe they will burn in paganism's hell.
Ezekiel 5:11 “‘Therefore as I am alive,’ is the utterance of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah, ‘surely for the reason that it was my sanctuary that you defiled with all your disgusting things and with all your detestable things, I myself also am the One that will diminish [you] and my eye will not feel sorry and I myself also will not show compassion. 12 A third of you—by the pestilence they will die, and by famine they will come to their end in the midst of you. And another third—by the sword they will fall all around you. And the [last] third I shall scatter even to every wind, and a sword is what I shall draw out after them.
2007-11-04 20:15:06
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answered by Tim 47 7
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Yes I pity them, Most especially the ones who mock God and blasphemy his holy name. I truly feel sick to my stomach when people say such terrible things about their Creator and Saviour. I pray... Oh LORD God , who dwelleth between the cherubim , open the eyes of these poor blind sheep. Let them come out of the darkness of this world and into the light of Jesus Christ. Open their ears Lord , that they may hear the gospel of truth and everlasting life. Open their hearts Lord that the Holy Spirit might enter in to the saving of their souls. Lastly, open our mouths Lord that we should proclaim the truth to each and every eye,ear and heart we contact. I pray this in the name of our blessed Lord Jesus ... Amen
2007-11-04 20:23:31
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answered by Anonymous
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People are not "anti" true Christianity, which is about kindness, acceptance, and love. They are "anti" hypocrisy which some "Christians" spew all over the place, much like you do in your question. Despite what you write, you are judging others, and you've no right to do so.
2007-11-04 20:50:13
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answered by lenaateach 2
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You know, We can't do or judge anything. Now, we think our religion is the best and that is what they think about their religion. Everybody has his/her own beliefs. And we also don't know if they will or won't burn in hell. Don't feel sorry, they feel good about thier religion as well.
2007-11-04 20:17:16
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answered by Melanie!! 4
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