Athiest slandering God.
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First of all, God is God; he doesn't need to be defended.
Next, what you "can" say is often contingent on the environment.
You may not be able to witness on the job, or in a classroom etc.
Last, there are many different ways shown in scripture to witness, or even debate with people.
There is a time and place for different approaches.
There is even a time to ignore people; this is explained in Proverbs.
The best thing is to continue studying the scripture so you'll be prepared to deal with people in all situations... and then pray specifically about THIS situation.
Next, what you "can" say is often contingent on the environment.
You may not be able to witness on the job, or in a classroom etc.
Last, there are many different ways shown in scripture to witness, or even debate with people.
There is a time and place for different approaches.
There is even a time to ignore people; this is explained in Proverbs.
The best thing is to continue studying the scripture so you'll be prepared to deal with people in all situations... and then pray specifically about THIS situation.
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When we speak with gentleness to someone who is being antagonisitic...
well, there is really no defense.
There is really no defense against kindness,
especially when it's not deserved.
This principle covers a lot of ground, and a lot of situations.
Eph 4:15
"But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:"
We all lose our composure sometimes, I know I sure do.
But it's best to keep our tongues under control.
There is no defense against kindness.
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When we speak with gentleness to someone who is being antagonisitic...
well, there is really no defense.
There is really no defense against kindness,
especially when it's not deserved.
This principle covers a lot of ground, and a lot of situations.
Eph 4:15
"But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:"
We all lose our composure sometimes, I know I sure do.
But it's best to keep our tongues under control.
There is no defense against kindness.
: )
I was at a restaurant a couple of years ago right before Easter and a guy and girl in the booth behind me were making fun of Easter. I wanted to go back there and lay into them, but then I got convicted and actually felt sorrow for them because they were lost and misguided. Holy Sprit at work in me.
Just pray for them, pray that their hearts are not too hard to realize the truth. Confrontation is not going to be helpful, the atheists that I have encountered enjoy the confrontation. If you feel like you have to say anything, I would suggest something like "that's okay, Jesus loves you" and then walk away. The main thing is to stay positive.
Just remember that when an atheist mocks God, it's because they don't believe in God. Trust me, I've been mocked for not believing in God. I just have to remember that those who mock me believe God is as real as you and me; in the same way that to me, God is as much a fairy tale as the Easter Bunny. It helps to put things into perspective.
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Anyway, if you insist on responding to those who mock God, just prove to them that you're a sane, sensible, mature person. Talk to them with respect and politely defend you views or ask them to behave. If they continue to mock you, just keep your cool - depending on the environment you're in, they'll only make themselves look foolish. But, if it's in a community in which others around them don't see their immaturity, it's best to just walk away.
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When you are enraged, look to God and ask Him, "Father, is Your blood boiling, too?" I don't think it is. The wrath of man does not work the righteousness of God. Remember the Apostle Paul when he was still called Saul. He was spiritually blind, mocking Jesus Christ and condemning Christians to their death. God put a stop to Saul (Paul) and turned his life around but it was in love not rage.
Perhaps you should ask the Lord what exactly is in your heart at the point where you become so angry. Pray that He reveal any hidden thing in your heart that you might know what your real motive is for being that angry. This always helps me see past my emotions. Hope it helps you, too.
Perhaps you should ask the Lord what exactly is in your heart at the point where you become so angry. Pray that He reveal any hidden thing in your heart that you might know what your real motive is for being that angry. This always helps me see past my emotions. Hope it helps you, too.
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I know what you are saying Jruiz, completely. However, I wonder how many Christians out there go displaying their faith not so kindly or in the wrong manner influencing people on how to perceive God (tho that should be NO excuse to not believe in God). I don't think being angry or passionate about your faith in God is bad, but sometimes Christians go overboard.
I think the insane Christians are the ones that make alllll Christians seem crazy. Same with Atheists. This girl I talk to often is a young Atheist and as strange as it is for me to hear someone say they don't believe there is a God, to them that is their reality. They genuinely believe that God is not there and not alllll of them are trying to put up a fight or purposely trying to slander God's name. The best thing to do is just remember they are LOST. Even if they are trying to slander that others believe in God on purpose, getting just angry will do NOTHING. Just keep your self together friend. Hope and pray for them because at one point all of us Christians were lost as well. You can do it, God gives us patience. Let your light so shine and maybe one of those atheists will no longer be an atheist. That is soo much better than just getting angry.
I know what you are saying Jruiz, completely. However, I wonder how many Christians out there go displaying their faith not so kindly or in the wrong manner influencing people on how to perceive God (tho that should be NO excuse to not believe in God). I don't think being angry or passionate about your faith in God is bad, but sometimes Christians go overboard.
I think the insane Christians are the ones that make alllll Christians seem crazy. Same with Atheists. This girl I talk to often is a young Atheist and as strange as it is for me to hear someone say they don't believe there is a God, to them that is their reality. They genuinely believe that God is not there and not alllll of them are trying to put up a fight or purposely trying to slander God's name. The best thing to do is just remember they are LOST. Even if they are trying to slander that others believe in God on purpose, getting just angry will do NOTHING. Just keep your self together friend. Hope and pray for them because at one point all of us Christians were lost as well. You can do it,
God gives us patience. Let your light so shine and maybe one of those atheists will no longer be an atheist. That is soo much better than just getting angry.
When you are enraged, look to God and ask Him, "Father, is Your blood boiling, too?" I don't think it is. The wrath of man does not work the righteousness of God. Remember the Apostle Paul when he was still called Saul. He was spiritually blind, mocking Jesus Christ and condemning Christians to their death. God put a stop to Saul (Paul) and turned his life around but it was in love not rage.
Perhaps you should ask the Lord what exactly is in your heart at the point where you become so angry. Pray that He reveal any hidden thing in your heart that you might know what your real motive is for being that angry. This always helps me see past my emotions. Hope it helps you, too.
Perhaps you should ask the Lord what exactly is in your heart at the point where you become so angry. Pray that He reveal any hidden thing in your heart that you might know what your real motive is for being that angry. This always helps me see past my emotions. Hope it helps you, too.
