Why are Christians living like the rest of the world?

Nadiine said:

I hope that isn't to question people's faith? Every one of us has issues & weaknesses we struggle with. I call it humanity - this reminds me of one of my favorite verses, "Lord, you know my Frame". Lord, you know my limitations, weaknesses & fallibilities.. my stupidity, my fear, my pride, ..........
we're human, we have fears & issues.

& God GIVES US our love of life. We value, cherish & respect life - it's a GIFT.
This life is all we experience and know, and we have attachments in it: loved ones, home, pets, good times... we have a fondness for them and in our natural mental state, this is all we "know" (in any literal sense).
What new mother wants to DIE & not be able to raise her new baby? etc.

Much like the saying, what you don't "know" you don't "miss".
Since we haven't been to heaven to see it firsthand, or meet God face to face in person, it's only natural that we'd CLING to what we know.

The problem comes in when we grow more attached to the things here THAN God. Our focus changes.

I meet Christians who both have fear and absolutely NO fear of death (my husband is one) - my brother in law who died 6 yrs ago had NO fear of death... some do, some don't.

But I WOULDN"T judge people's love for God by that- or their spirituality. (not that you are!) Not everyone views things the same way as others do.
But the verses by Paul about judging a weaker brother fit this situation - if someone is weaker in the death issue, we should be understanding & gentle with that fear -- not judge their spiritual condition becuz WE don't have that fear ourselves.

One last point, the bigger fear for people (imo) is the way they'll die - let's face it, we can die peacefully in our sleep, or we could be that poor guy who was savagely beheaded by terrorists who held him captive!

GUESS WHICH WAY I'D RATHER DIE ​

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marke said:

And this is why we must read and study the New Testament which contains "Christian" teachings and not other books so not to be deceived.

Anyone can tell you anything and if you follow blindly, you fall into a ditch.

Lies and deceit are the tools of those who stand against the Christ. Not those who live in Christ.

Good Post!

God Bless.

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Harlan Norris said:

Forgive me Nadine,for comming across harshly. I want you to know that I am also afraid. I'm not writing from a position of fearlessness,but of concern. My life is as dear to me as anyones is to them. That's how I know that the commandment to love ones neighbor as themself,is about putting ourselves in our neighbors shoes,or life. Everyone wants the same things. We all desire peace and safety for our familys and ourselves. But we will never have it as long as we see our neighbor as not deserving the same. I have been searching from church to church. Trying to find one that will strengthen me so that I don't cave in to my fear. I may have found one now,can't say for shure yet. But even if I have to go it completely alone,I will not be completely alone. Jesus will go with me,and give me whatever it takes. If I have faith, he will see to it that I don't fail. He will do this for anyone who has faith. Jesus himself said so. So, every day I pray for faith.

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pdfiddler said:

Nadiine-- Ok let's fix um! YOU FIRST!

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