give unto others

[Bethany35]

seems to me that while a lot of people will claim to be Christian and use it to form the basis of beliefs , how many of them do what Jesus did? I wonder how many will take care of the homeless, accept others and welcome outcasts as he did.
Am not here to start a fight, a pleasant debate on whether what we do is good in our Father's eyes is my line.
I admit that I see a big problem with Christians who have a lot of money but won't give to needy and deserving causes.

 

[Gordon Wright]

Jesus healed cripples. I'd do that if I could. Throwing money at them can't compare to that.

 

[The Antigrrrl]

Most of the Christians I know do help/ give money, do you know they are not or do you think they don't give enough? Like personally, I will give to shelters , etc but I typically think it is no one else's business what I do financially so I don't broadcast it either.

 

[Bethany35]

I think though that there is a lot of greed in some parts of the church, which also tend to be the same parts that attack others beliefs

 

[The Antigrrrl]

I think though that there is a lot of greed in some parts of the church, which also tend to be the same parts that attack others beliefs

Human beings have a tendency to act that way, being in a church does not change the essential sin nature which runs towards greed/ lack of empathy etc. " churches are hospitals for the sick not museums for the perfect" as the saying goes, people that go to church have to struggle with their sin nature too, just like anyone else.

 

[Bethany35]

It just infuriates me when those same ones with greed also seem to be attacking gays, people who hate abortions and others.

It's more hypocritical than Kim Davies who has had five divorces standing against gay marriages cause they end in divorces.

 

[The Antigrrrl]

So only perfect people are allowed to disagree with things? I lost my temper and yelled at my kids this morning so I shouldn't tell that guy beating his kid with a two by four to quit cause I'm not perfect either?

 

[Bethany35]

I think that the christian way is why we should stand against oppression, abuse and attacks on human rights, we should also be very careful not to lash out at other groups who have dne nothing to us except tried to live their own lives.

 

[Strathos]

That's why I support taking in Syrian refugees.

 

[Bethany35]

me too Strathos, along with affordable housing, public healthcare and schools for everyone. Pity there aren't more like us huh?

 

[Gordon Wright]

It's more hypocritical than Kim Davies who has had five divorces standing against gay marriages cause they end in divorces.

Do you think it's right to attack Christians for what they did before being converted?

 

[Bethany35]

actually I find it never right to attack but I do think if someone lashes out at another group simply because their view of the bible doesn't match then it is quite hypocritical, and am not aware these were before she was converted!
It does seem to me that one with four divorces, born again or not, cannot sit in judgement on the rights of others.
In fact I feel as few people should sit in judgement as possible and people should live and let live.

 

[The Antigrrrl]

Yah, Christians should just try to get along with everyone and not make any waves and just die peacefully in their beds at age ninety without ever having ticked anyone off, just like the example Jesus and all his disciples set right?

Except WWJD is call a bunch of people out and get nailed to a cross at a young age. I never understand the whole " real Christians don't offend/ hurt people's feelings!" cries. Christians who go with the flow of society are called" salt that has lost it's savor " in the Bible ( worthless in other words)

You also seem to have Christians confused with SJWs.

 

[Bethany35]

Jesus and his disciples stood agains t the oppression of the poor, sick and homeless, not against anyone being accepted. That's what the Romans were against, others being accepted.
"A new commandment I give you, love one another."

 

[Messy]

It's so easy to tell the rich people they should do this and that. If it was war I could take a few in my 2 room apartment with 3 kids. One woman with a big house told another woman with a castle and 12 free rooms she should take a friend of her in and blaming her. She was just too selfish to do it herself. A guy wanted to commit suicide because he lost his job and was homeless so I told him he could come over to Holland and stay in our house. Turns out he has lots of friends with houses and even parents. Come on now.

 

[asherahSamaria]

Do you think it's right to attack Christians for what they did before being converted?

Are you saying the United Baptist Church members are not Christians? I'm pretty sure that's against the rules here.

 

[Bethany35]

am not saying no one is anti Christian, and am in favour of lgbt's being allowed in the church, but then I follow the teachings of Jesus.

 

[Mister_Al]

seems to me that while a lot of people will claim to be Christian and use it to form the basis of beliefs , how many of them do what Jesus did? I wonder how many will take care of the homeless, accept others and welcome outcasts as he did.
Am not here to start a fight, a pleasant debate on whether what we do is good in our Father's eyes is my line.
I admit that I see a big problem with Christians who have a lot of money but won't give to needy and deserving causes.

How many of those that claim to be Christians are really Christians?

Alan

 

[Bethany35]

surelly we are all christians in our own right, and we see Jesus giving different messages

 

[Mister_Al]

We're not Christians just because we feel like we should be. A person is a Christian because they have done what the Bible says to do to be saved.

People that aren't Christians can't be expected to act like Christians.

Alan