In my perusing of the forums, I am surprised at what I see sometimes. Now, I am not perfect myself. I have in the past said and done things which were not pleasing to God, even in these forums. Not to use the fact that I am in the flesh as an excuse, but because I am on earth, I am still vulnerable to Satan and his dark armies.
Always keep in mind that there are plenty of non-Christians as well as new Christians surfing this website.
Non-Christians will use the excuse of the fact that there is hypocrisy among Christians in order to avoid having to pursue Christ. It is not a good argument against Christianity, but being human, they use it. DON'T GIVE THEM AN EXCUSE!
As far as new Christians go, if you're not setting a Christ-like example for them, they may think that the things you do are acceptable to God, and imitate it themselves. Remember, they are just babes in Christ (1Peter 2:1-3). They may not know any better, and they are looking to "seasoned" Christians for guidance for how to walk with the Lord!
Mark 9:41-42
41 For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink in My name, because you belong to Christ, assuredly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.
42 "But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea.
Mark 10:14-15
14 But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.
15 Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it."
If you are a Christian, ACT LIKE IT! Here and in real life!
See also this thread: http://www.christianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=266063#post266063
Mark 9:35
35 And He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, "If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all."
Always keep in mind that there are plenty of non-Christians as well as new Christians surfing this website.
Non-Christians will use the excuse of the fact that there is hypocrisy among Christians in order to avoid having to pursue Christ. It is not a good argument against Christianity, but being human, they use it. DON'T GIVE THEM AN EXCUSE!
As far as new Christians go, if you're not setting a Christ-like example for them, they may think that the things you do are acceptable to God, and imitate it themselves. Remember, they are just babes in Christ (1Peter 2:1-3). They may not know any better, and they are looking to "seasoned" Christians for guidance for how to walk with the Lord!
Mark 9:41-42
41 For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink in My name, because you belong to Christ, assuredly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.
42 "But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea.
Mark 10:14-15
14 But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.
15 Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it."
If you are a Christian, ACT LIKE IT! Here and in real life!
See also this thread: http://www.christianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=266063#post266063
Mark 9:35
35 And He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, "If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all."