Is it wrong to be angry with God for this?

Question

Lately I have been kind of upset with God, here is why:

People! People who call themselves Christians to be persise. Many of whom would be yelling with a fist in your face "I love you but I hate your sins!!". Frankly the last thing i feel is love when communicating with them. They seem only too happy to pick on other people's 'sins' instead of focusing on their own, and they justify their blantant hatered and bigotry with God (which I think is so wrong). I mean how can they judge another person when they cannot possibly know what it is like to be that person?

I'll be lying if I said that those people don't hurt me, because they do. Maybe I'm being too sensative but I can't help it. So lately I've been feeling kind of upset with God because I'm thinking like "Why don't you show those people just how much they hurt others and how wrong that is?". I know it is not God's fault that they're like that, but why doesn't he do anything to enlighten those people? Am I right to be upset?

Conan the Grammarian: English is not my first language, so yes I do make errors in it, not the end of the world.

Rev. Bobby L. Adams: No, no truth has hit me hard, I always try to be the best person I can be. It's just whenever I see hatered being directed towards an individual or a group I try to imagine what must it feel like for that individual or group? That's why it makes me so sad. It's only too easy to hurt others if you don't give any thought on how you make them feel.

Answer 1

And maybe your post is just the thing that is needed for some of us to look inwardly at ourselves before casting any kind of disapproval on another. Even as believers the Lord needs to speak a word to us regarding how we handle others and their weaknesses. Our brother Paul was so very careful of this in his ministering to the church because he was always aware that the very sin that you point at with another could be one that you too might find a struggle with or even worse.

Over the years dear I have been spoken to the Lord regarding the way I handle my brothers and sisters. Its all too easy to point at the shortcomings of another. But many a time what that brother or sister may be in need of is just someone to be there,. To just listen and pray inwardly for this person as they open up to share. We each have something that is a weakness to us. Some its the outward things .. for some its inward things... but nevertheless we need the Lord to be our all sufficient grace to overcome one obsticle at a time.

May we keep learning dear. TO cover one another in prayer rather than with judgement. We need to pray for the LOrd to strengthen eachother. The road we each face is different and difficult to say the Least. The last thing we need is for those who walk with us to be highlighting our weaknesses. Satan does an excellent job of that already.

I would say this though. There are times when we would have to speak a word to others that is direct and sometimes firm but ALL must be done with the HOly SPirit as our regulator. If we touch these matters too much in our self then we do more damage to the brothers and sisters. But if we are in the Spirit and deal with matters in prayer and love and faithfulness then the Lord will use " all things" together for Good. I am not in anyway saying that we pat our brothers and sisters on the back if they are habitually sinning. But in matters like this I believe that " talk" goes only that far. What this person needs is to be encouraged to feed in the word, so that their spirits are strengthened and empowered to overcome that sin of the flesh. Whatever we feed grows.. So may we all be encouraged to be nourished in the word.

I really feel for you dear. I am also very sorry for any kind of discouragement that you felt because of others.
Inspite of all of it... we ALL are in the process of growing. Some of us are at the stage of walking in the Lord and sometimes we stumble and stumble others because we are young and learning. But the Lord is faithful to finish what He has begun in You and I. Lets keep loving Him no matter what others may do or say. After all dear.. when all is said and done.. we are the ones who will have to face our Lord and may we do so with Love and without any fear.

Your sister
sandy

Answer 2

Yelling? You mean those who communicate via text LIKE THIS? Or actual in your face yelling? If so, I can understand.

Truth is, most Christians (most religious people I think fit this description pretty well) probably think you have an unrealised potential within you. They could see something that you yourself do not see. That alone should cause you to consider a bit more what you are hearing from them.

Sometimes those who are trying to communicate say the right words, but say them the wrong way. You can't really hold that against them. And the simple truth is that the "truth" to one person can be perceived as a lie to another. It is in perception.

Sorry to hear you've had a bad experience with some Christians. I hope that your experience with them improves. That may be something you do, it may be something they do.

Answer 3

It is not abnormal to be angry with God. God will understand why you are angry, but you must accept God's helping hand when he is there with you and helping you through your pain. Being angry is another way of expressing pain and hurt, and God understands your feelings, but you have to accept God as He tries to guide you in the right direction, and that is away from your anger. Do not be angry, it only increases the torment that you are trying to deal with. Just ask God to help you to understand what is making you angry and forgive, and move on from your anger.

Answer 4

First of all you should never be angry with God, when people behave in this manner they are not representing any thing God stands for that is why when we have a personal relationship with God, we will automatically dismiss this, because we will know in our heart it is not Christian like, I answered a question earlier today, on titles, they were asking about republicans and democrats, and how do you choose, and my answer anyone can call themselves a republican and still have liberal views or vice versa, they title themselves, just like a person can call themselves a Christian and not be saved, It is up to us to have that personal relationship with God and know that God has only Love for us, God does not want us to be angry, but take our anger, We cannot categorize people especially if people are not honest with who they are, if even to themselves.

Answer 5

Hurting people lash out at others. Try to forgive and forget. God loves you and understands where you are and is wanting to set your free from everything that hinders you from becoming what He has in store for you. God wants us to come to Him for everything, so He is not put off by your anger. I always tell Him when I am upset, He is my best friend. I hope you feel better, He knows that you are sensitive, but that is what makes you such a kind and compassionate person towards those that are struggling.

Answer 6

We live in such a fallen world, my friend. There is hate, death, destruction and anger, and there always will be. Some people have never truly met God so they don't know what its like to live for him. I am sure that every day God is watching this world with tremendous pain to see things turn out like this. People who say there are his people backstabbing and full of hatred....those people aren't reflecting God in the least...they represent the sin and atroscity that we are living in today. Beleive me, God is waiting for the right time to restore beauty and goodness and perfect love. And when it comes, life will be all the brighter and more beautiful.
There's a saying that goes "Some people have never even considered whether or not they would die for Christ, because they haven't even been living for Him." That sort of sound like what your talking about...skin deepness...
On the other hand.....don't be to quick to be angry with Christians who are trying to help those with there sinfulness. Paul the apostle ordered us the help one another and teach and correct one another. Realize that as loving as God is, he hates sin with a passion. Sin is always destructive no matter what it is. It will be punished in the end. Some people see that, and only wish to help others with sinful ways and fallen natures.
If we never felt the need to correct eachother and help one another, we would be messed up.....with even more gossip, murder, hatred, selfishness, and pride....Humans have to help one another...If we all only looked to ourselves, then there would be no accountability and we would all we introverted, private sinners and frauds.
And, sometimes the truth hurts people....but it still needs to be told.
PS....Is it bigotry, of the carrying out righteousness? Sometimes those two get confused because our culture is full of relativism. No one likes to be told that they are wrong...but they is right and wrong. We can't hide from it either
xoxo

Answer 7

It drives me crazy sometimes too but you will never change their behavior or even get them to see what they're doing. They're just not capable of it. So the only person you're hurting is yourself.

People have free will. It's not the fault of the Deity they worship that they act the way they do. For centuries, people have used Deity as an excuse to justify their own behavior.

If the people you're talking about began to worship you & then act this way, you would not want to be blamed, would you? Even though you gave them the free will to choose how to act, you do not dictate their actions.

Answer 8

Your phrase "people who call themselves Christians" sums up part of the problem. How do you know that the people who are causing you grief are really Christians?

If you want to know if someone is a real Christian you would not be able to distinquish that in YA with a few exceptions.

Every real Christian hates sin. Sin is the spiritual disease that kills the soul and sends it to eternal damnation. The only cure for this disease is through the blood shed on Calvary to pay the price for us for our sin.

If you think people who warn you to turn from sin are offensive and hurt you then you are in the wrong room. People who most truly love you will warn you to run from danger, and sin is danger to your never-dying soul. Eternity hangs in the balance and those who really care will not let you live in sin without trying to help you.

Perhaps there are some in here who are insensitive or even new in their faith who have zeal to reach others but not much wisdom. At least they are not lying to you and saying what you are doing is fine and has no consequences.

No real Christian is wanting to hurt you in any way. They have just found their peace with God and are excited about being forgiven and having the sure promise of eternal life in a place where there is nothing but joy, peace and love.

I hope this helped you.



EDIT: I SEE THERE ARE AT LEAST THREE PEOPLE IN HERE WHO HATE TRUTH.

Answer 9

We cannot blame God or hold Him responsible for someone else's behaviors or choices.
There is no right to be angry at God. To do that is the same as judging Him and finding a fault in Him. Since He is perfect, it is foolishness to do.

Answer 10

I agree with you, that they do this. And I agree with you that it is not God's fault. I think that he will show them that what they are doing is wrong. God has plans for everyone, and I think that he will enlighten them. In the mean time, don't be angry at God. You really do get upset with the people, maybe God just wants you to be stronger. It can be his way to strengthen you. I do hope that they stop what they are doing though. It isn't spreading God's word well. I think its fine to be upset with them, but don't be angry at God. It really can be hard somethimes though. God bless.