I'm a Bad Christian...

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FireBug

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#21
Recently I can't help but think that I'm just a bad Christian. I've felt this way before. I feel like I shouldn't even openly call myself a Christian, because when I see how I'm living, it's a disgrace to Jesus to say I'm a follower of his. This world has enough people that call themselves "Christian" yet live just like the world. I will not profane the name of Jesus like that.

I do believe I'm saved. I believe, I know, that God is real and that following him is the best thing I can do in this life. But I don't seem to have much faith. It seems I don't really trust God as much as I say I do. In particular, there's some things I'd like to get off of my chest, which make me feel like a "bad Christian."

  • I don't feel grateful toward God/Jesus.
  • I'm afraid of letting God touch me emotionally.
  • I swear constantly, even when it's unnecessary.
  • I make perverted jokes and laugh at them openly.
  • I find myself looking at and thinking of the opposite gender inappropriately.
  • I barely pray more than a few minutes before going to bed, and not much any other time.
  • I get annoyed with my mother and hardly interact with my father.

Sigh... yep.
Hey, kiddo. You know what, some of us feel the same way you do. And every time I tell anyone that I feel this way, is that it's just what satan wants you to think.
Everything you've listed, I've gone through. I have huge feelings of inadequecy, a lot of the time. But it's just what satan wants you to think.
Jesus saved us so we would be adequate. All he asks is that we do the best we can. That's all we can do, is our best.
 
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Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.

This is 2 Corinthians 7:9

I added italics to the "made sorry" part.

There will sometimes be things in our life for which we cannot or will not repent. GOD can and will help when this happens. Somehow HE breaks our heart to sense what HE feels toward the thing for which we won't repent.

I suggest you ask for HIS help with repentance - please ask for Godly sorrow.
 
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2 Corinthians 7:10
For Godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death

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I forgot this verse - italics added
 
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frankleespeaking

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#24
It sounds like you still live at home and you have stepped into adulthood three years ago, maybe you would rely more on the Lord, and find cause to praise Him if you were'nt so dependent on your parents, who should of prepared you to be on your own
 
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CrazyTumbler

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#25
It has been mentioned before, but it merits repeat. The world is full of sinners, christians are not immune to sin. But God is incredibly merciful, and so full of grace. He isn't vengeful, and he doesn't dwell on the past. We as people aren't perfect, and everyone has gone through times in their lives where their faith is not what it once was, or lacking...You admitting that you struggle with it, and that you feel like a 'bad' christian shows that there is room for improvement. It seems like it bothers you, and I do think its important that you are aware of that. We are human, we make mistakes. Luckily God will always love us unconditionally. One of my favorite sayings is that "You are never farther from God than a whisper and a prayer." I know what you are going through, I have been there myself. If you are willing, you can make changes. The saying that you are who the company you keep, rings true. Try to immerse yourself in a more positive enviroment. Surround yourself with other christians or people that are good influences on you (If you don't already) Baby steps. :] I have found that no matter what I'm going through, if I take even just a moment to pick up my bible and read, God always has something to say. Something that never makes me feel like less of a person, or less of a christian...but always something that makes me feel loved no matter what, and completely encouraged.
God's love is so pure, warm, and so incredible. The moment you let down your guard and let God in fully and completely, he will show you just how much he loves you.

I hope I was an encouragement, and not too long winded.
I've been there, I know how ya feel. This is actually my first post, but wanted to respond specifically to this because I know exactly what that feels like.
 

shawntc

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It sounds like you still live at home and you have stepped into adulthood three years ago, maybe you would rely more on the Lord, and find cause to praise Him if you were'nt so dependent on your parents, who should of prepared you to be on your own
Ahem... the reason I still live with my parents is because I haven't found a job which would enable me to live by myself. The current one I have is a crappy part time minimum wage job, and the city I live in has a bad job market. In any case I am currently between colleges. I've done my first two years at the local community college and in a few months I will be leaving home (hopefully for good) for university. Whether or not they prepared me is irrelevant; it's just not been economically feasible. Hard times man, hard times.
 
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Richirex

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#27
My brother, i am exactly like you. Ever since i became a Christian, i struggled becoming righteous and always felt convicted of sin. I curse a lot, follow after pleasures, say dirty jokes, disrepectful to parents. I am evil. I dont deserve the title Christian, yet I know I'm saved, but i cant help but fear the wrath of the Lord. Im also very scared that I misrepresent Christ with my unlovingness and sin, to others. In my heart, i feel terrible. God be with you. I understand you, i pray that little as well, but for you and myself, i will pray with my heart. Amen
I want to be holy and saved. I want to love God and others. I want to serve Jesus and feel the relief that ive completed the obligations of righteousness, which i havent. I want to be sinless. God be with you. Amen
 
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bikerchaz

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#28
Have you always been a Christian?, are your parents Christian? when were you baptised? Silly questions may be, but the Spirit is moving me to ask.

I lived with my mom until I was 25, and in the UK the government is forcing children to stay at home until totally independent or 35yrs old before they get any help whatsoever.