Christians do so much to mess with our own persona its not even funny. We say and do things in the "name of God" (me included) that are hurtful to those around us. Usually we say or do these things based out of our own insecurity toward what we know to be true but unable to share it.
2 points for us to remember...
1. Study to show your self approved (2Tim 2:15), have a good rapport with those who are not of the faith (1Tim 3:7). It is important to "know what you know" so you can give a good solid answer to those around you. If you don't know then say so...don't let pride get in the way.
2. Love (to many verses to post them all) Reach out to those around you in love and not judgment...they already feel enough no one really needs anymore. This really combines the first one as well...have a good rapport with people. If your flesh (like mine does) gets in the way then apologize and try not to make room for it again.
Why do I post this...cause most of the world has a very dim view of those of us who are Christians and love God. We tend to not be helping ourselves (or God) reach out to those around us when we do not act (truly act) like our Heavenly Father and reach out in love.
There is a huge push in the Atheist movement to get billboards out that promote who they are and what they believe. Here is a sample of why they are doing it, the responses they get from it, and how they view the religious.
Read the post then read thru the comments and you will begin to see how we have messed up...it is time we change our approach...after all the father ran to the son that went and spent all he had!
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I read it and all the comments.
I am surprised. I don't hear much of that here in the "Bible belt".
I do get frustrated with the ignorance I hear from Christians. We are supposed to love the sinner and hate the sin. Too many times Christians want to protest and boycott to get people to change. That isn't going to work. The LOVE of God brings repentance. We as Christians are all the love of God the world sees. What are we showing them?
mmk...Becky you said it perfectly, maybe I should have just let you post this!
You are right...the love of God brings men to repentance.
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