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In the past as well as present I have noticed Christian’s persecuting Christian’s. I would call it hypocrisy, but if I did so, it would make me a persecutor and that I am not. There is one and only one judge who judges the actions of all mankind. Who is any Christian to put down on another, because of a sinful action. I believe the latest I have heard someone say is “Counterfeit Christian”. Let me begin by saying, there cannot be such a person and here is why:
CHRISTIAN:
The term “Christian” can be used adjectivally to describe anything associated with Christianity, or in a proverbial sense “all that is noble, and good, and Christ-like.” It is also used as a label to identify people who associate with the cultural aspects of Christianity, irrespective of personal religious beliefs or practices.
ETYMOLOGY OF CHRISTIAN:
The Greek word Χριστιανός (christianos)—meaning “follower of Christ” —comes from Χριστός (christos) —meaning “anointed one” with an adjectival ending borrowed from Latin to denote adhering to, or even belonging to, as in slave ownership. In the Greek Septuagint, christos was used to translate the Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ (Mašíaḥ, messiah), meaning “[one who is] anointed.
COUNTERFEIT:
To make a copy of, with intent to defraud or forge; To pretend, make an imitation of what is genuine with intent to defraud.
Now I agree that counterfeit products are often produced with the intent to take advantage of the superior value of the imitated product. As can be contributed to someone who takes advantage of the church, of other Christian’s and sadly taking advantage of GOD’s love and grace. This does make these people fake and counterfeit, but in no way should christian be in the same line, ultimately making the phrase “Counterfeit Christian” to be false. Scripture tells us to “test all spirits”.
You may ask yourself “why I am being so technical about wording”, well the fact is when someone is persecuted for actions they may or not be aware of, they still should never be judged or cast out by anyone. Like I said before we are not the judge!
I want to go to scripture and show you what GOD says:
1 Samuel 16:7
For the Lord does not see as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.
Romans 14:1
Receive one who is weak in faith; but not to dispute over doubtful things.
1 John 1:8
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.
Romans 3:9
As it is written; there is none righteous, no, not one; there is none that understands.
Romans 7:15
For what I am doing; I do not understand.
For what I will do; that I do not practice.
But what I hate to do; that I do.
But now it is no longer I who do it;
But is the sin that dwells in me.
If you see fault in a christian; persecution, pointing fingers, and chastising does not help. We all have sin that dwell in us. Only one man had no sin and that was Jesus Christ and a Christian shall be christ-like. No Christian is perfect NOT ONE!
Instead Love, pray and give it to God. God knows more of the content and intentions of our hearts than we do ourselves. Humbling ourselves before God will release peace in our lives.
CHRISTIAN:
The term “Christian” can be used adjectivally to describe anything associated with Christianity, or in a proverbial sense “all that is noble, and good, and Christ-like.” It is also used as a label to identify people who associate with the cultural aspects of Christianity, irrespective of personal religious beliefs or practices.
ETYMOLOGY OF CHRISTIAN:
The Greek word Χριστιανός (christianos)—meaning “follower of Christ” —comes from Χριστός (christos) —meaning “anointed one” with an adjectival ending borrowed from Latin to denote adhering to, or even belonging to, as in slave ownership. In the Greek Septuagint, christos was used to translate the Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ (Mašíaḥ, messiah), meaning “[one who is] anointed.
COUNTERFEIT:
To make a copy of, with intent to defraud or forge; To pretend, make an imitation of what is genuine with intent to defraud.
Now I agree that counterfeit products are often produced with the intent to take advantage of the superior value of the imitated product. As can be contributed to someone who takes advantage of the church, of other Christian’s and sadly taking advantage of GOD’s love and grace. This does make these people fake and counterfeit, but in no way should christian be in the same line, ultimately making the phrase “Counterfeit Christian” to be false. Scripture tells us to “test all spirits”.
You may ask yourself “why I am being so technical about wording”, well the fact is when someone is persecuted for actions they may or not be aware of, they still should never be judged or cast out by anyone. Like I said before we are not the judge!
I want to go to scripture and show you what GOD says:
1 Samuel 16:7
For the Lord does not see as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.
Romans 14:1
Receive one who is weak in faith; but not to dispute over doubtful things.
1 John 1:8
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.
Romans 3:9
As it is written; there is none righteous, no, not one; there is none that understands.
Romans 7:15
For what I am doing; I do not understand.
For what I will do; that I do not practice.
But what I hate to do; that I do.
But now it is no longer I who do it;
But is the sin that dwells in me.
If you see fault in a christian; persecution, pointing fingers, and chastising does not help. We all have sin that dwell in us. Only one man had no sin and that was Jesus Christ and a Christian shall be christ-like. No Christian is perfect NOT ONE!
Instead Love, pray and give it to God. God knows more of the content and intentions of our hearts than we do ourselves. Humbling ourselves before God will release peace in our lives.
