IN YOUR opinion,should a person who's been studying the bible daily for 25 years?

Question

treat people better,than a person who is unfamilar with the Bible &it's teachings??

please answer YES or NO??

some people misunderstood my question,but others did understand it

maybe,I didnt word it right..
but just to clarify this
what I mean is that
shouldnt a person who studies the bible be treating everyone better

than how a person who doesnt read the bible treats people(not treating a person differntly on what they know)

I mean you would think someone who studies daily,ways to be a better person,should definalty know better than,someone whos not studying how to be a better person!ya know

like if i saw jo shmo being mean(i wouldnt think much of it,however if i saw a christian whos been studying the bible 25 years treating someone badly..i would be ALOT more disappointed in them!!

Corrosion EAC =lmao

Answer 1

YES. But it's not that simple.

Answer 2

Dear Friend,

I'm not sure if this is the answer to your question, but just because a person has been studying the Bible for 5 minutes, or 25 years, doesn't mean they have a "personal" relationship with Jesus Christ.

A person who does have a "personal" relationship with Jesus and "knows" better, will definately be held at a different level of accountability. The more a Christian "knows" about the character of God and what is expected in being "Christ-like" the more they will be held accountable.

Christian's should never look down upon a person who is not at their level. We all had to start somewhere (the bottom) and gradually reach the spiritual level we are at as we go through sanctification.

Example: A high school student isn't going to belittle a second grader because they don't "know" Algerbra. The high school student would "remember" that they too had to advance upward in order to reach the level they are at and be "taught" what they are able to apply.

Christian growth is no different. God takes us from (spiritual) kindergarten on through (spiritual) college, etc. until the day we are clothed in glory. But, only a person who has a "hunger" for righteousness will the Holy Spirit teach and advance them into holiness.

However, knowledge never changed anyone. Only a true repentant heart. A person who "lives" their life like our Savior and demonstrates His character in their life would never belittle someone who doesn't know as much. Please read...Matthew 25:33-45

Philippians 4:8-9 is a good verse to remember "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you."

And to know a real Christian my friend, is to "examine" the "Fruit of the Spirit" (to examine the Fruit of a Christian)which is the character of Jesus Christ....Galatians 5:22-26 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another."

Some years ago, my pastor wrote what is called the "6 T-List." It is taken from Philippians 4:8. Whatever things are (true, honest, just, pure, lovely and of good report)...and you would ask, "Is what this person doing or saying... "is it.... the Godly norm?" Then you can ask yourself, ("Whatever things are Honest")...Is what is said or done, is it ..."worthy of respect?" Then you may ask, ("Whatever things are Just")...Is what was said or done..."does it conform to holiness?" Then ask...("Whatever things are Pure")..."Could this corrupt spirituality?" Then ask yourself, ("Whatever things are Lovely")...Would Jesus embrace it?" and then finally, ("Whatever things are of Good Report')...."Would it attract others to Christ?"
Does this make sense?

And remember...
Being a Christian isn't WHAT a person knows, it's WHO they know ..."personally", Jesus Christ!

Sincerely in Christ Jesus,

lostnsavd...

Answer 3

Yes and No, because it all depends upon how that person acts within their character. I have been told that I treat people very well, sometimes too well, but I am hardley old enough to have studied the Bible for that long, yet we have people who have studied it even longer, and talk about how christian they are, but they have messed around with 18 other women other than their wife, won't help you if you get a flat tire on the side of the road. Some people are naturally two faced and hypocritical, and others are not.

Answer 4

If they are actually trying to be more like Jesus and actually trying to learn then there is no better place. The Bible shows that even a terrible sinner can be forgiven and has value in God's eyesight! The criminal on the cross was guilty, asked for forgiveness and repented and just that was enough to get him to heaven. A person studying the Bible for 25 years should have had many opportunities to show God's love and learn about it. Sadly though there are those that study it to attack it or those that read but never learn.

Henry Drummond's "the Greatest thing in the World" or C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity may be something you would like to read.

Todd

Answer 5

Depends on their life experiences. Some people have been badly hurt and it takes awhile for the heart to be healed. I did really well with people when I first became a Christian, then as the healing process started to take place and things in my heart came to the surface, I did not do as well, but I am doing better again. Just depends on where they are in their walk with the Lord and the process of healing.

Answer 6

Yes or no does not fit.
The answer is not about Bible reading, but about Spiritual transformation. Someone who has read the Bible for 25 years should know that!
Romans 12:1-2 (NASB)
1 Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.

Now it is the responsibility of Christians to be God's agents of transformation, reconcilliation to each other and God.

2 Cor 5:17 (NASB)
17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.
18 Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation,
19 namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation.

Answer 7

Yes

Answer 8

It depends on if they apply the knowledge. Some people are great at the information part, and not so great at the follow-through. I see examples of this in my daily life. So, no. There are plenty of people who do not study the Bible and still treat people better than those who do.

Answer 9

Yes

Answer 10

Yes

Answer 11

It depends on whether or not they take a literal or allegorical view of the buybull.

If it's literal, then I'd say no. These people are too far up their own @$$e$ to see reality for what it is.

If it's allegorical and live their lives according to what Jeebus taught (ie. being nice to people, helping those in need etc) then maybe. It depends on the character of the person you're comparing them to.

So I can't say yes or no as it all depends on the interpretation of the matter at hand.