Why is it some Christians don't act like Christians...like Jesus? (Gospel, punishment)

[Miss Hepburn]

Whassup with that?
I think I have an idea why?
You?

I mean it, what the heck is goin' on there anyway?
I don't see it as so hard to do.

[Horn of ‘83]

Originally Posted by Miss Hepburn

Whassup with that?
I think I have an idea why?
You?

I mean it, what the heck is goin' on there anyway?
I don't see it as so hard to do.

God is working on me, Miss H. Be patient.

[TroutDude]

Liberal Christians try to emulate Jesus.


Fundies try to emulate his old man.

[Miss Hepburn]

Originally Posted by jimmiej

God is working on me, Miss H. Be patient.

Is that the cutest thing? xxoo


And I hear ya, Trout.
I just don't think of that label, 'liberal' ,much...but I should remember it.

[Pleroo]

Originally Posted by TroutDude

Liberal Christians try to emulate Jesus.


Fundies try to emulate his old man.

I think, too, it’s natural that what you believe is what you become. For instance, if you believe God gets “righteously” angry and punishes people “for their own good”, that’s the mindset with which you will treat people (especially those under your authority, like children or employeees). I think, generally, people really do want what’s best for others, and if you believe that God loves people through punishment, threats, and instilling fear, then you believe that’s how you should love.

[BaptistFundie]

Originally Posted by Miss Hepburn

Whassup with that?
I think I have an idea why?
You?

I mean it, what the heck is goin' on there anyway?
I don't see it as so hard to do.

Maybe because they don't actually know how Jesus acted? I mean...one has to read the book that talks about him. Many here think that's crazy talk.

[MysticPhD]

Originally Posted by Pleroo

I think, too, it’s natural that what you believe is what you become. For instance, if you believe God gets “righteously” angry and punishes people “for their own good”, that’s the mindset with which you will treat people (especially those under your authority, like children or employees). I think, generally, people really do want what’s best for others, and if you believe that God loves people through punishment, threats, and instilling fear, then you believe that’s how you should love.

Amen. Excellent insight, as usual, Pleroo.

[hljc]

Problem is people tend to be weak in keeping cleansed of darkness 24/7 as familiar spirits rule of God people , where Jesus had angels cleansing devils and demons off Him all the time where Jesus was sinless ...............Christians need to take up the authority and get cleansed of devils every day and all day , other way to keep cleansed is to spread the gospel is the key to God where He will make and effort to cleanse them ..... See demons don't act like Christians and will keep Christians in legalism and indifference to others ...... So if people don't believe in demons then that is demons giving those ideas ..........

[Free4you]

Acting like Jesus is subjective. Some like to think in a human way. Some think in a spiritual way.

"Blessed is He who hears the word of the Lord and keeps it. "

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God"

[Miss Hepburn]

Originally Posted by MysticPhD

Amen. Excellent insight, as usual, Pleroo.

Yea, indeed!~