In my area of work, horrible things happen to people everyday. I can't tell you how many times someone of faith will give someone who has just gone through a horrific ordeal, a kind word or offer prayer. That is always a good thing. I'm Christian. I pray for my co-workers and clients, both with and without their knowledge. It's important to keep God in the details and at our ears, mouth and feet. I was very excited to get on CC. It has been nice talking to some people about God and having a good network for prayer both given and received.
I do take issue when I see some posts in which fellow "Christians" are passing judgement as though they are judge and jury. The authority on good and evil and the end-all be-all. Suddenly the phrase "the problem with Christians is..." (fill in the blanks) comes to mind. I have heard the phrase so often in both my professional and personal life, but sadly, now I now have to admit... I kind of understand where they are coming from.
If I were a newer Christian or someone wavering in my belief, I don't think that SOME of the recommendations given here are 1). Biblical and 2). Comments are stated in a way that would have alienated me had I not experienced God for myself. I get why so many people get turned off by professing Christians. Some of the responses to people who are being honest about their struggles are being met with judgement, contempt and a condemnation. I do not believe, we as Christians, should downplay the values and commandments the God sets for us. I do not believe in political correctness when it comes to human salvation. That being said, there is a way to convey God's word without belittling, chastising, and telling people they are going to hell for making mistakes and trying to get it right. It's not helpful and if anything, this mentality pushes new Christians, those wanting to learn about Christ, and sometime long time Christians away from His holy word. I wonder... Do people who this unto others really think they are being helpful, or do they need to address some things in their own spiritual life?
I do take issue when I see some posts in which fellow "Christians" are passing judgement as though they are judge and jury. The authority on good and evil and the end-all be-all. Suddenly the phrase "the problem with Christians is..." (fill in the blanks) comes to mind. I have heard the phrase so often in both my professional and personal life, but sadly, now I now have to admit... I kind of understand where they are coming from.
If I were a newer Christian or someone wavering in my belief, I don't think that SOME of the recommendations given here are 1). Biblical and 2). Comments are stated in a way that would have alienated me had I not experienced God for myself. I get why so many people get turned off by professing Christians. Some of the responses to people who are being honest about their struggles are being met with judgement, contempt and a condemnation. I do not believe, we as Christians, should downplay the values and commandments the God sets for us. I do not believe in political correctness when it comes to human salvation. That being said, there is a way to convey God's word without belittling, chastising, and telling people they are going to hell for making mistakes and trying to get it right. It's not helpful and if anything, this mentality pushes new Christians, those wanting to learn about Christ, and sometime long time Christians away from His holy word. I wonder... Do people who this unto others really think they are being helpful, or do they need to address some things in their own spiritual life?