If you were to meet a Christian who, in your opinion, was NOT a hypocrite, what would that person's life look/ be like?
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They would act more like Jesus and less like Old Testament God. \n\nThey would live the best way they knew how, be content, and a Good Samaritan.  They would feel the "love thy neighbor" trumps most other judgments.\n\nUnfortunately, they are also few and far between.  In the company I work for, it is very often the ones with Christian merchandise on their orders that are the most likely to not pay, lie, and try to weasel out of things.  I don't know why that is true.
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How are Christians supposed to know who he is so they can imitate him?  Trust me, if I wanted to know more about Jesus I wouldn't look at some Christians and assume he was like them.
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Billy Graham. He has a true understanding of the world and would try to promote peace and unity at all costs. He may be a religious man, but I'm sure he would have tolerance and compassion for all.
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I prayed for my future wife for several years. When I met her, she was not saved. I did not know it at the time, but when I was praying for her, God was protecting her from things that could have killed her, like drugs. When she accepted Christ into her heart, her life took a 180. She lost ALL of her friends because she was now a Christian. But she gained a whole new set of sisters that replaced what she lost.
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I'd smile and say hello. Not because I agree with the horrible things he did, but because he was human. If he truly repented and was saved, and he truly went to heaven, that is a wonderful thing. It's wonderful if anyone does. And if God is able to forgive him, imagine how loving God must be!
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I'd have to meet him or them first. The only evil I've ever met has been human. Show me a devil, and I'll believe in an angel. Show me Satan, and I might even believe Christianity may be right. Of course if it was, then I would have to become a catholic as they were the first true believers. \nFortunately, I don't expect that to happen.
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I am a Christian and I'm also a human.  There are some people I'm still struggling to love.  It takes a total surrender to God for that.  For example, there is a man who molested me as a child and it took YEARS to come to the place where I can say I've forgiven him for what he's done.  I fervently pray that he accepts Christ as his savior.  I believe he hasn't thus far because he's afraid he'll have to confess to what he did to me and others.  He was even convicted (plead guilty) and was sent to prison for 2 years, but he maintains his innocence and said his attorney told him to plead guilty because it was a he said/she said case he couldn't win.  I still see this man at a lot of family gatherings.  The balance I've come to is that I am kind to this man, but I'll NEVER let him even pick up my child.  Luckily, I've never had to say that out loud because he's got the good sense not to try.  Sorry to be so long-winded, but I wanted you to see that there are some Christians who are really TRYING to live out the example that God set for us to follow.  It truly is a narrow path and it's difficult to stay on sometimes.
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I think Jesus was a rebel and totally cool.  He didn't like "religious" people, because they were self-righteous.  I think He was/is compassionate, loving, humorous, passionate, loyal, faithful, forgiving, and willing to die for all of us so that we could live forever.  And, of course, He did.  But, thank God the Father, He rose from the dead and now lives in us believers and intercedes for us with our Father in Heaven.  I think, also, that He was/is very understanding and empathetic towards what we have to go through in this world.  He knows what it's like to be tempted and to be persecuted for teaching the truth.  I think He is  a lot like we are, only sinless.  Peace.
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there is no specific way a christian looks he/she is anyone who lives according to the Bible.. ...Romans 12:9-21 says a lot
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Christian is someone who has faith in Jesus Christ as the Savior of mankind
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idk.... what would he tell u? are you a christian...? if not he would prolly tell u to straighten up and become one... to me he'd prolly say...\nur a good christian but u do stuff sometimes that isnt the right thing!!!\nya thnx for the 2 points
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The one thing some Christians have against them (I am Christian as well) is how they treat others.  Our pastor recently said in a sermon,  " I'll tell you, if I was a non-believer and was thinking about becoming a Christian, the one thing that would stop me is how we treat others and ourselves."\n\nI have to agree.  The way you bring people to love Jesus is by love, prayer, and grace.  Not by bashing them for not being Christian.  Truth is:  we are all sinners and being Christian does NOT make us superior, yet we act as though it should.  We are ALL God's children.  EVERY sin is equal in God's eyes.\n\n\nWhy would anyone respect us if we approach them in an accusing, judgemental manner?!\n\nThere is hypocrisy in ALL faiths and ALL people because we are all sinners.  Please understand...no one is perfect except Jesus Christ.  Being a follower of Christ in no way makes our sins invisible.\n\nI am embarrassed and apologetic for the image some of us have portrayed.
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I would be like good King Josiah. I would restore the law, treat the people with righteousness. I would abolish idol worship. I would be altruistic and full of kindness and mercy. Sounds awesome doesnt it! (heh, i said awesome!)
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I can't judge what he is.  I wouldn't try to.\n\nBut he reminds me of my dad.  A "true christian."  In that situation dad would just walk away because he would be uncomfortable.  Who am I to judge why the guy does what he does.
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Well, if someone has really been a true christian, and loved everyone, and treated everyone as they would want to be, then they have nothing to worry about.\n\nIt's the "christians" who preach hate and bigotry, discrimination and homophobia, and "ours is the only true way" that have some 'splainin' to do . . . and fast . . . .
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This person you refer to may have repented. We cannot judge their walk with Christ. If this person has repented and is walking with Christ, they understand they are forgiven. We must forgive ourselves for our shortcomings to. Satan wants us to live in bondage, God does not want that. If God forgives us, we must forgive ourselves. If God forgives others, we must too forgive them. How will we know you may ask...you will know a man by his fruit. Thistles do not grow on apple trees and apples do not grow on thistles.
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"anyone who is a good person is a Christian."  I don't agree.\n\nYou are not a Christian unless you believe the teachings of Jesus Christ.\nIt even says that in the dictionary.\n\n\n"...it takes more than (being good or nice) to be a follower of Christ."\n\nYou're right about that