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Kozio235

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Is it possible for a teen to be "too religious? My dad recently tried telling me that i was getting to be too religious...
 

shawntc

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Is your father a Christian? If not, then it makes sense why he might possibly say that. Non-Christians generally don't mind Christians having their faith, as long as they don't really stand out.

If he is a Christian and he's saying this, perhaps you should ask him, "How am I being too religious?" because unless you're avoiding people who aren't believers or trying to correct everyone who does wrong, I don't see why he would say that.
 
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kenisyes

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It's easy to get too religious. All you have to do is follow a system that God taught someone else for how they were supposed to respond to Him. That is not a good thing.

But it is never wrong to follow Jesus too closely, and that is a different thing. If you do that, you might look religious to some, but that is a good thing then.
 
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Kozio235

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It's easy to get too religious. All you have to do is follow a system that God taught someone else for how they were supposed to respond to Him. That is not a good thing.

But it is never wrong to follow Jesus too closely, and that is a different thing. If you do that, you might look religious to some, but that is a good thing then.
How come i dont see anybody else act like me then? All i see is a bunch of hypocrites most of the time :(

Tbh, it mames me feel a little lonely at times
 
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kenisyes

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How come i dont see anybody else act like me then? All i see is a bunch of hypocrites most of the time :(
It's hard to know for sure, until I know how you act. I did not say it is easy to follow Jesus closely, and there are few people do it. Most who do it don't talk about it too much, so they are less visible. The hypocrites are way more visible.

Tbh, it mames me feel a little lonely at times
Just after Jesus got done feeding the 12,000 people (now THAT's a big assembly), He told them about being the bread of life, and they all walked away. Jesus had only His best friends left, and He asked them "will you also leave?" Then on the cross, there were only three people there, and one of them was His mother. I bet both those times He felt even lonelier than you do.
 
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Kozio235

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I bet both those times He felt even lonelier than you do.
I didnt think of that. Thanks


Most who do it don't talk about it too much, so they are less visible. The hypocrites are way more visible.
Why is that though? My best friend is a pastor's child and he is less visible. He has read far more of the Bible than i have and knows a lot more of the rules that God has said... I just dont understand why true Christians keep quiet... Am I doin somethin wrong?
 
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Luvinchrist

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If u want to see what too religious is watch the movie "hidden secrets" great movie.... Persinally i think true christians shouldnt be quiet about thier faith i think we should spread the word in many possible ways but not to force people cuz then theyll turn there back on god.... It is better that one sinner will accept god then none at all...
 

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Kozio if you are new to Christianity then I believe its just a change your father didn't see coming. No one ever likes change, we all like cycles and predictability.
 
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Kozio235

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Kozio if you are new to Christianity then I believe its just a change your father didn't see coming. No one ever likes change, we all like cycles and predictability.
Ive actually been a Christian my whole life. Its just that this is a new problem
 

T_Laurich

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If u want to see what too religious is watch the movie "hidden secrets" great movie.... Persinally i think true christians shouldnt be quiet about thier faith i think we should spread the word in many possible ways but not to force people cuz then theyll turn there back on god.... It is better that one sinner will accept god then none at all...
Just finished watching that movie. After you get past the first 10 minutes it becomes extremely good. And that ending... Awesome!!!!!!!! thank you...


[video=youtube;ozlNQ2QqKu8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozlNQ2QqKu8[/video]



Hey Koz this movie might be very helpful. It depicts a Christ-like person very well. Make sure you watch the whole thing if you do. :eek:
 
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kenisyes

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I just dont understand why true Christians keep quiet... Am I doin somethin wrong?
Not necessarily. It's only wrong if God has told you to speak. Jesus kept quiet for 30 years, but then look what he said and did.
 
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dyingeveryday

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He was a good listener also. The responses that Jesus gave to people, especially people who questioned Him are so awesome and wise. John 8: 7 is such an awesome example of how Jesus responded to an obvious trap. He was quiet and he just was an example, the best example.
 
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Powemm

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Hi friend :)
many times our relationship with God grows when we are alone one on one with God..
I too have been told I am too religious .. but then I look and ask myself , does god tell me such things?
Would he ever tell me I'm spending o much time in the presence of His company ?
No, God would never tell me such a thing .. in fact , He tells me I was "first" created for "His enjoyment"..
Truly truly I tell you friend :) man will call such time with God "many things" .. But what God says about it is always the same ..I believe God would call it "love"... You have a "love" for God in your heart .. the greatest commandment over all :)
Blessings to you in your journey with Him.. It really is a beautiful adventure .I'm happy for you to be in it :)
Blessings
 

NateDaGrimes

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I didnt think of that. Thanks




Why is that though? My best friend is a pastor's child and he is less visible. He has read far more of the Bible than i have and knows a lot more of the rules that God has said... I just dont understand why true Christians keep quiet... Am I doin somethin wrong?
hey bro u can always try to encourage them to lift their voice up more, try to get some of them involved on some little outreaches..

its pretty fun actually going on outreaches sharing the gospel to a horde of people, like say a concert, or basketball game , football game, some random campus... some would think doing this is too extreme or not called to this but i can say we were called to preach the word =P
 
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hattiebod

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Not necessarily. It's only wrong if God has told you to speak. Jesus kept quiet for 30 years, but then look what he said and did.
Well ...yes... but Jesus was the Son of God!! <><
 
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kenisyes

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Well ...yes... but Jesus was the Son of God!! <><
But He is also our chief example for how to follow God and not become "too religious" in the process.
 
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Kozio235

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Thanks for all of the replies!! Sorry about little posts... I haven't been on much... Im gonna watch that movie now. Thanks for posting it!
 
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Kozio235

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Can you please post the movie again?? I cant view it
 

T_Laurich

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the original movie was removed so here is this one... not as good as quality but the messages still stand

I love this movie

[video=youtube;CyZR0rAw_kU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyZR0rAw_kU[/video]