Now to everyone who is offended by this thread, what if I had posted it with the title: 31 Characteristics Of A Christian instead? Would you have been offended? And if so, why? (Think about this.)
If the original title is offensive to you, doesn't it stand to reason that the reverse would not be? If this list describes how you think Christians should be, you shouldn't mind the change of title. But if you would be offended by the change of title, doesn't your own offense bear witness to the fact that you know these things are not in accordance with Christian doctrine or pleasing to God? And if you know this, why are you offended by the title of the thread or its position? You have to choose one side or the other.
I repeat, if there's nothing wrong with a Christian being the way this list describes, then claim it for yourself. Otherwise, you really have no grounds for objection to the thread title or its position.
*This is intended to provoke you to thought and to convict you (if you aren't already convicted), to the end of positive change, as the note at the end of the list says: Do something about it, today. It has the potential to do you good; but only by your own choice. God's grace is waiting.*
Does this list describe how Christians should be and what Christianity teaches, or does it describe how apostate Christians behave? It's one or the other. Take your pick.
P.S. Item #8 on the list has to do with how the Bible says Christians will be in the last days (See 2 Timothy 3:1-5); which is why a Christian who actually loves (obeys) and is devoted to Jesus in these days will not be popular with most other Christians. (Should a Christian who loves the Lord be popular with Christians like those described in 2 Timothy 3:1-5?)
**This is one of those posts its probably better to ponder than to reply to.**
For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. (2 Corinthians 5:14,15)
You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. (1 Corinthians 6:19, 20)
Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says, "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion..." (Hebrews 3:7,8)
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you. (James 4:8-10)
(These are not my words but God's Word, as you yourselves know. The eyes of the Lord are on our hearts and our deeds. What do you have to say to Him?)