Is this an accurate statement for Christians?
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There is truth in that statement, but it is a dangerous one.  He who sins much, learns much, but suffers much.  One should always count the cost.
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I believe it is true. I've neither seen nor heard any evidence that it isn't. As a matter of fact, more learned people than me have sought to disprove it and become believers, including the writer of most of the New Testament, Paul the Apostle! \nI can think of no answer I've needed that the Bible did not provide. I've come across nothing false. \nFrom George Washington to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mother Theresa-so many of history's greatest human beings were believers motivated by the Word of God.\nThe Bible pulls no punches. God's chosen are not idealized to be unreal-we can relate to them: Abraham, Moses, Elijah, David, Paul, Peter and others. If everyone lived the life of Jesus Christ-who is the real focal point of the Bible-how good would life be for all of us?\nTry reading the works of Christian apologists and visiting the websites of Bible ministries for more information.
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I've always wondered that. Christ says quite blatantly what he thinks of it, but christians go along with the original.. hmm
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Yes,that is what the bible says.
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Doesn't that description sound amazingly like Christianity?\n\nBy the way that is a statement not a question.
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Wow-very very true! I can't believe you picked up on that.I thought I was the only one. \n\nyou are very perceptive. Don't Libs understand that it's Christianity that makes them act that way?\n\neverybody listen to this guy-he knows what he's talking about.
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It's funny how the way you see a situation depends on what side of it you are on. For example, many atheist believe that christians are insecure in their faith and as a result feel the need to get as many people in the world to also believe. Kind of a safety in numbers thing. It's interesting to see the same arguement being made from the other side.\n\nThat being said, I don't think it is accurate to claim that non-christians are critical of christians. It's more accurate to say that some non-christians are critical of christians, other aren't. Some Christians are critical of non-christians, other aren't.  It's just a fact of human nature. Some are more critical, others aren't. Unfortately, it's the ones who are critical that are heard most often.
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Here's the deal...Christians believe in God, the son, and the holy spirit.  If they believe all their lives in something that's not true, no harm done.  But if others choose not to believe, and the whole time the Bible was true, then I feel sorry for them.  We SHOULD use the Bible and Christianity as a crutch...that's what God gave it to us for; to use when we are tired, beat, fed up and ready to give up.  When we are at our weakest, that's when he knows we'll call out to him and allow him to be a part of our lives.  If there is no God and the Bible isn't true, then what was it all for, anyway?  If you can answer that, you've done more in your life than everyone else has done since the beginning.
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Not all Christians believe that. I am a christian and I personally believe that god will not punish those who were not taught correctly. Not saying that what I believe it the Correct thing from one religion to another, but it is what I believe. But I do believe that if you are taught about god, and what is right and wrong and you chose to disobey him then you might not end up in heaven. I believe that god is forgiving, and not judgmental to those that know no better.
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That is correct; the Bible speaks of those who have a "wicked heart of unbelief".\n\nhttp://www.needGod.com
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FALSE... WE ARE NOT WHAT YOU SAY WE ARE THAT IS A VERY RUDE AND UNCHRISTIAN STATEMENT... FIND GOD MAY GOD SAVE YOU FROM YOURSELF...
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Hi Gorgeous,\n\nThis statement is correct to a believer, once they make up their mind to believe, and it should be.  So, believer to believer, this is true, and does not need to be proved.\n\nIt is also true to all of the writers of any of the books in the bible.  It is certain that all of the writers were trying to spiritually discern something about God when they wrote what they wrote.  Thus, everyone one of them believes what they wrote was the truth.  Just like I believe what I am writing right now is the truth, even though someone else may not believe me.  \n\nTo a non-believer, the bible is a book written by people about their thoughts about God.  How does one prove this?  It is impossible, thus, any and all non-believers will be skeptical, and they should be.  The words inerrant word of God are wrong for the bible is a book of faith, not fact.  But, once you have faith, it is like fact.  Thus, if you are skeptical, it is a non-issue, it can never  be proven.  \n\nTo me, the bible is simply a spiritual book, since it was writen by spiritual people.  It is a realistic book, that describes how a human civilization grows and matures, and it includes all the realistic mistakes people and socities make when faith is gone, weak, or strong.  For this reason, you can read it and learn from the mistakes of others.  It is the most realistic spiritual book on earth.  And it is up to each person, to learn from it.  \n\nTo me, the right perspective is:  Leviticus to a new society that was forming is like the rules you have when you are young.  Highly prescriptive, and black and white.  As you mature and are an adult, you make the rules, like in the new testament, when you are born again, and are past the law [of Leviticus], as it is clearly stated.  That is a more correct context and perspective.  However, many Christians do what you did, and it is a mistake and causes great confusion.  \n\nLook how honestly things are included in this spiritual book.  These things truly happened at that point in time, so they were included.  There is no sugar coating.  Some terrible things are described.  Thus, truth is the standard, and not trying to create a holier than thou perception.\n\nIf someone from eastern someplace were to read the constitution of the US and then read a history of the US with slavery and discrimination and war, they would say the constitution is a fraud, for it speaks of rights, and yet does not do what it says it should do.  However, the speaking of rights is the vision that led us down the difficult road to eliminate slavery and to accept diversity.  Were our actions in Manifest Destiny wrong?  Some believe they were wrong.  However, our nation was young and growing and immature, the frontier was up for grabs, and we fought for it, as we fought to eliminate slavery.   Isn't this similar to the history of the bible.  Life is a maturing process and is an ongoing struggle for people and societies.  \n\nMy point is that I am proud to be an American.  And that a non-american can prove that americans are inconsistent, just like non-believers can show the bible and believers are inconsistent.  But that is reality.  When I was young, I was different than I am now, I learned and grew.  Does that mean I am inconsistent with my youth.  Yes, absolutely.  If perfection and consistentcy are the standards then we all have failed.  That is why context and perspective is critical.  \n\nAt least that is the way to have come to see both sides of this issue.\n\nHope this is helps.
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I think you are partially right.  For a purely human standpoint, everything you say is true.  But to me, as a Christian, I see a very real definition of where to find GOD.  Thank you for a beautiful easy way to describe his omnipresent facet.
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I believe and by looking at most of the Christians of today, there you see the answer. I believe not because i was told to but because I have experienced it myself. So who else can dispute my personal experience but me because even if I'll say that it is so, I cannot force others into believing. The Holy Spirit ha guided Christianity into the light that have shown the exact truth. The truth that each Christian may choose to follow or not. Sure there are still those who fall short of expectations and there are those who refuse to open their eyes from the truth. But what really counts is that Christianity has advanced to a certain level where peace and progress have been a part of who they really are except for a certain few who have continued to pursue their twisted concepts, aspirations and selfish goals in life and others just can't handle it. Maybe the gift has not touched them yet.
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It is said that our righteousness is like filthy rags in the sight of GOd.\nItis HE that makes things right wiht us.\n\nlook at it his way. indeed many christians are giving lip service, I know so many people that only call themselves christians because they were raised christian, but dont even believe in GOD. It's just a response. \n\nHere's the TRUTH:\nWhen I say....... "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin." I'm whispering "I was lost," Now I'm found and forgiven. \nWhen I say......"I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need CHRIST to be my guide. \nWhen I say........ "I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of success. I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess. \nWhen I say....... "I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be perfect, My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it. \nWhen I say...... "I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain, I have my share of heartaches So I call upon His name. \nWhen I say........ "I am a Christian" I'm not holier than thou, I'm just a simple sinner who received God's good grace, somehow. \n~Maya Angelou \n\n this IS the christian lifestyle. We are not perfect, and media hypes, fakes and others who try to portray us that way are WRONG! that doesn't mean we dont have a stand on some issues,and it doesnt mean we dont have radicals, it just means we are HUMAN SINNERS!!
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no if u r a real christian then u would know that being a christian means accepting christ as your lord and savior and trying your best to be christ like and you will be saved as long as u truly repent. If you are a christian, then you shall not go to hell. The Bible teaches us that only those who have not been saved and have not accepted christ as our lord and savior will be doomed to eternal damnation
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It means the obvious, but first go back to 24:9. The next step  is for believers to be rounded up and some killed. Note!  I did not say "Christian" It is among them that we find those making the "800-call-Satan" to report you..yes, from your own house and church.  I do not go by "Christian" I am a member of the Messiah's flock. I hear his voice and to a stranger I will not listen