know they will laugh at me. They will think me a fool, proud, mad, etc.….I can do without all the rest if I have Him. Fear not for me, nor for those who will join me. God will look after us all. He will be with us. —Mother Teresa
In taking on our human nature, Jesus has ensured that, indeed, God will always be with us. Find a way today to make God’s presence more real to someone in your life.
2007-12-17 23:50:15 · 17 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
YES I am ridiculed
No I am used to it
2007-12-17 23:53:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes, I have been ridiculed and avoided. When I was saved, neither of my parents nor my siblings were saved. My dad made Sunday 'family day' in an attempt to pressure me to stay home. He stopped speaking to me after a few years. My mother and sister were saved during that time. My dad was saved 2 years ago (20 years later) and I praise God for helping me to remain faithful in the face of my dad's anger because I believe God was able to use me to show him the truth. My brother avoids any discussion so he knows my beliefs and we talk only when he wants to talk about it.
2007-12-18 12:13:07 · answer #2 · answered by future dr.t (IM) 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good Morning Debra,
Personally, I have never been openly ridiculed about my faith. I do not worry about what other people think about my beliefs. We are truly blessed to live in a country where we have the freedom to worship as we please.
Since the beginning of recorded history there has been a war on religion. Christian persecution started with Jesus himself. He was asked directly at trial, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” Jesus left no room for ambiguity – His two words were “I am.” The religious elite in Jerusalem knew what Jesus was saying – It was very clear to them that He was claiming to be God. Jesus was put to death on a Roman cross for the crime of blasphemy.
Our Lord, Jesus Christ suffered a humiliating, horrible, earthly death. As Christians, we need to stand firmly in our beliefs and not be discouraged by those who so freely mock us.
Peace be with you
2007-12-18 08:46:54 · answer #3 · answered by KyLoveChick 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I've never been ridiculed because I have a rather irreverent sense of humor. I think also though, I've never been the type to be "in someone's face" about my faith. I'm willing to talk if someone asks me, but I have never nor will I ever approach someone.
2007-12-19 17:04:23 · answer #4 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont care what others think, the only one I fear is the one that has the power to send me to heaven or hell.
and, I do witness in an odd way, I try to add stories about how good God is, and, what he has done for me etc. people seem more interested in Christ if you make your witnessing personal. It seems if you come right out with it - most people just tune you out.
2007-12-18 08:02:01 · answer #5 · answered by Winters child 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Luke 12:5
But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
As far as Christianity is concerned Jesus Christ is all that matters and looking back into history we can see that many people have laid down there lives for Christ especially during the dark ages and were persecuted for over 1200 years and still Christians are persecuted in many countries but greater is He who is in us then him who is in the world
2007-12-18 07:59:36 · answer #6 · answered by Wally 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. I am called crazy, a nut bar, ect. ,by my family. It's okay though. Its an honor!
I understand that some people just don't get it and I have to pray for them. I know that the day will come when all will confess Jesus is Lord.....so, it's all good!
I'd take crazy any day ;0)
2007-12-18 08:12:51 · answer #7 · answered by Mr.& Mrs.CoolBreeze SFCU 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
What is god shape? Look like a westhern or easthern? Black skin or white skin?
If he is white skin, will black be put into hell?
Mother Teresa, I knew her who love black very much. I really prefer she is god.
2007-12-18 07:56:30 · answer #8 · answered by johnkamfailee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes - frequently by an atheist friend -
you know what?
Hear the Word:
Luke 12
8Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:
9But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.
2007-12-18 08:24:33 · answer #9 · answered by pwwatson8888 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ridiculed at times - it doesn't bother me because I feel sorry for anyone that can only feel good about themselves by making fun of others.
2007-12-18 08:00:44 · answer #10 · answered by Cheryl S 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I do not worry about the thoughts others, Christians are to please God not men:
Galatians 1:10 For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
2007-12-18 08:31:39 · answer #11 · answered by seekfind 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋