...then why are there so many who feel it is their prerogative to speak for God, particularly when it comes to judging the behaviour of others? According to the Bible, all are equal before God and the only true conviction comes from the Holy Spirit, not from any man, so why are there so many who insist it is there right and duty to so act? Is it not enough to simply try to live a life that is an exemplary testament to their faith...?
2007-11-29 18:19:39 · 14 answers · asked by Jack B, goodbye, Yahoo! 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well said Captain Jack. Many are guilty of judgement and self righteousness. This is true! Yet unless we remove the log from our own eyes before we remove the speck from yours, we shall all have poor vision and bad judgement.
2007-11-30 04:27:36 · answer #1 · answered by Semp-listic! 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
We are to judge according to God's word.
Ephesians 5:11........And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
I have just judged wickedness according to God's word.
And the Bible was written for believers.
You are focusing too much on just a few verses ( the cults do that) .The whole word of God is relevant not just verses that suit you.
2007-11-29 18:30:34 · answer #2 · answered by repent 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When the Scriptures are used correctly the message Christians are bringing isn't one of judgment, it's the message of truth to a dying world who need to hear the truth that they may turn from their evil ways to the light.
God is the only judge but unless Christians spread the truth, how will anyone ever know what truth is?
2007-11-29 18:29:54 · answer #3 · answered by David R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're misinterpreting the phrase "God is no respecter of persons". God does in fact judge people's behavior and distinguishes between good behavior and bad.
The Bible encourages us to confront those who are in sin and help turn them from their evil ways.
God is not impressed with money or clothes or material possessions. He's not impressed with a person's position, intelligence, or good works. In that way, he's not a respecter of persons. We should be likewise. There's no need to disrespect a person who isn't as smart or rich as you. Nor is there any need to kiss up to those who are more powerful than we are.
2007-11-29 18:25:50 · answer #4 · answered by Craig R 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
When Peter was witnessing to Cornelius and other Gentiles, he said: “I perceive to a certainty that God is not partial, but in every nation he who fears him and practices righteousness is acceptable to him.” (Acts 10:34, 35, By) According to other versions, Jehovah “is not a Respecter of persons,” “does not discriminate between people,” and “does not show favoritism.” (The Emphatic Diaglott; Phillips; New International Version) As Jehovah’s servants, we should view people of all ethnic groups as he does. But what if a degree of partiality lingers in the heart of a certain Christian? Then it will be helpful to note how our impartial God deals with his servants of every nation, tribe, people, and tongue.
2007-11-29 18:25:56 · answer #5 · answered by conundrum 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I appreciate the gist of your question, mate. It ought to be enough to live the life like JC... I suspect that if only Christians would, then I think we would all seek to live like Christians!
The dogma of religion has made living a healthy enjoyable life filled with love "wrong" ~ seems like we have to whack ourselves in the nuts every time we think of someone hawt... and that's "wrong" for me.... and seems as if judgment day is both yesterday and tomorrow.
It's the liturgy of canonic ritual that brings home to me evidence of human intervention rather than the divine.
2007-11-29 19:33:28 · answer #6 · answered by Icy Gazpacho 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Some people are quick to say Christians are judging when we a simply pointing out sin.
Only someone feeling conviction would feel as though they were being judged.
2007-11-29 18:36:50 · answer #7 · answered by Spoken4 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
According to Greg Boyd, the first sin was the human desire to be able to judge others (i.e. to be like God, who alone has the authority to judge). Humans are meant to love others. We cannot love and judge at the same time. But it seems to be a perennial desire to try.
Peace to you.
2007-11-29 18:29:30 · answer #8 · answered by Orpheus Rising 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many people, religious and non-religious, only feel good about themselves when they judge, insult, revile and look down on others. Most human beings seem to have this need to look down on others. It's as if we feel better when we can catagorize everyone else's behavior.
Since so many churches harp on sin and especially sexual sin, this gives the green light to church members to look down on "them." "We" don't do that, so "we're" better and God loves us more.
2007-11-29 23:10:16 · answer #9 · answered by Michael B - Prop. 8 Repealed! 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
human nature...Christians are the only ones who do what you say...besides...there is no society where no one is judged for what they do...there is a social norm that keeps the cohesion of society...if everyone acted as they wanted to we would have chaos and not order...don't you think...
2007-11-29 18:29:36 · answer #10 · answered by turntable 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋