The Unteachable Christian: When Defending Your Position Matters More Than Truth

[NBTT]

What the unbeliever is seeking (we hope) is God. Yet that truth is first evidenced not by our words alone, but by the example we set in how we treat one another

I was just hearing a testimony about a Christian starting a new job in a small company and the owner told him never to talk about his faith unless asked. He agreed. After a while someone did come and asked: "There's something different about you, what is it that you have? I want that". He answered I have "Shalom". This actually piqued the coworker's curiosity.

Shalom means friendship, contentment, security, and health; prosperity, abundance, tranquility, harmony with nature, and even salvation. And it means these things for everyone, not only a select few. Shalom is ultimately a blessing, a gift from God. It is not a human endeavor. Source

He told his coworker that belief in Jesus gives him that special peace not of this world. John 14:27

We believers need to exude shalom in order to bear fruit. Sadly I still need lots of the Holy Spirit's help to exude shalom.

 

[Christ4Ever]

I've locked the thread for a time.
Between post #62 - 74 the tone of the thread changed dramatically.
Clearly the title of the thread was appropriate, however, enough is enough with haranguing each other in such a fashion that a new person to the site would have difficulty believing they are on a Christian Forum, reading words from those who profess to be in Christ Jesus.

I'll be removing them and the only explanation will what you find in this post.

I'd suggest rereading 1 Corinthians 13

With the Love in Christ Jesus.
YBIC/Moderator
Nick
\o/

 

[Christ4Ever]

I hope 12 hours was enough time for reflection, prayer, and reading of God's Word on how we should present ourselves to not only a dying world, but to each other brethren.

With the Love in Christ Jesus.
YBIC/Moderator
Nick
\o/

 

[JunoTheServant]

One of the most troubling things I encounter among professing Christians is not simply that they hold beliefs I disagree with. It is that some appear completely unwilling to reconsider those beliefs, even when Scripture is presented that directly challenges their position.

AMEN! This entire post is straight fire!! Love the points brought out.

2 Corinthians 13: 8
8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

The truth is the truth and no one can fight against it. Which is why the bible says to try the spirits by the spirits. I hope you adhere to what you posted here.

In fact I will put that to the test right now.

Do you keep the Sabbath, which is the 7th day of the week as stated in the scriptures and if you don't why not??