Subject: why are some christian people cruel |
Bible Note: I fear that an answer like that will encourage acceptance of all types of behavior and discourage the person who is seeking Christ or still a babe in the faith. We ought to say, I think, that a characteristic such as cruelty does not belong in the life of a believer. Cruelty may be typical of some sinners, but even sinners have a sense that it is wrong, and many sinners are kind, not cruel. But what if every unsaved person was cruel? Paul says (Ephesians 4) that we should not be content to live like sinners; “that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk … that ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, … and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted …". Many of us were cruel before we got saved but, even if we are still sinners, we are taught to give it up. “For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived,… living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, … he saved us … that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men (Titus 3). I do not know if the person asking the question is a Christian. But it is clear that they are puzzled and disappointed by seeing cruelty in the life of a professing Christian. But they have a right to expect something different. “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world” (Titus 2). I know that Emmaus is a good man, and I think he might like to reconsider his answer. |
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