Subject: Can anyone answer these simple questions |
Bible Note: luvconquers- It is a shame what atrocities are done in the name of religion - not just Christianity but all religions. But you have to look at the fruits of what people are doing to see how they stand in their faith. Christ preached love, God is a God of love and justice, patience and longsuffering. You have to read His word and look at the recurring theme. He sent His only Son to die the most horrible of deaths so you and I could stand righteous before Him, if we accept the sacrifice He made. We are to be like Him. He loved us, no matter what. Can we do anything less to others? Anyone that teaches or acts any different is not true to the Word of God or to what Jesus taught. It is their works that will tell you if they are true to what they confess to be. I am a Christian. I try to mold my life after Christ's. I am also human and fail, but I repent of my failures and, with God's help, will come a little closer to where God wants me to be tomorrow. I do know, the promises He makes me in His word are true. He gives peace. He gives joy. He gives strength. And He gives the ability to forgive. He also gives the ability to love - no matter what is done to me, and in being able to pray for and love (now I did not say "like"!), I have found my perception of others has changed. I don't know if this helps. I wish I could talk to you. But your bitterness and anger will only grow like fire. Those were not Christian you were talking about, but Satan sure used them to get you and others to question and rail at those who are. Just what he wanted. If I can help, please E-mail me at the address given in my profile with "forum" in the subject line. I pray that God will show Himself to you for what He truly is. I pray that He will give you peace and love and the joy that only He can give, for He is the author of it. Debbie |