Ok, I want opinions from practicing, good Christians:)?
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Your relationship with God is personal just like his is. Your actions might win him over just give it time and keep the communication between you open and honest.
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I agree 100%, but good luck with that. My experience has been that the christers, I mean christians, are the biggest hypocrites. For example, there was this church person that ask me to borrow a nice keyboard (the piano kind, not computer) I had. Notice that I said had.  I had an argument with said person about something else some time later. When I asked for my keyboard back, the b*tch said that after speaking with the pastor from church, that it was OK to not return the keyboard. That in the eyes of God it was not theft, so no need to worry. Because the pastor said it, then all the other christers supported the theft.\n\nMy point is that these christers self justify themselves, and move along judging others. The problem is that when they become very public people, those self justifications don't work. Then they get busted.\n\nIf the person that borrowed the keyboard was to become a public figure, then I could bring out the bad things I know about the person. This time the pastor would not be able to anything.
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i am truly amased at this you belive in god that is great there is one simple verse from the bible that really might help you on this it is . he that knoweth to do good and do it not to him it is sin . ? do the right thing in the eyes of god .
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I am excited for you!  God has put a burning question in your heart that most Christians don't even consider, which happens to be one of the reasons why Christianity is in its current divided state.\n\nThere's so many directions I could go with this...but I think I'm going to try to keep it short and sweet.  Here's the main verse:\n\n"For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12)\n\nThe soul is our thinking, emotional self-awareness; our mind.  The Spirit is as the body is to the physical realm; it is our spiritual extension and ***what receives messages from God.***  When we are "born again" it becomes alive -- and the good news is it's perfect!  See I Peter 1:23.  So it hears from God perfectly.\n\nThe soul has a problem called the carnal mind, which is "enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be."  Paul right here is saying the Bible is crucial in telling the difference, able to divide between the two.\n\nSo like you said, we're dodging voices and we want Truth.  The Bible is crucial in this.\n\nSecondly, in John chapters 14-16, he describes the Holy Ghost as the "teacher."  Understanding the scriptures properly is necessary; else we are flailing this "sword" around in the dark.  This is where prayer comes in.  Pray for God to open up His Bible to you through the Holy Spirit.  Do so in faith.  See Matthew 7:9.  \n\nGetting to know His voice is a process and often trial and error.  Over time you recognize it and lean on it.  Let this goal be your prayer, and God will honor it!
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i really enjoyed the other answers amazing how people think...i on the other hand pray GOD will except me as i am cause i do my best to serve but alas i am human and fall short sometimes..hope to meet you all in the air going home to heavenand not the other way i've had my taste of hell here...didn't like it would rather praise GOD...keep me in prayer as i do you .we are sojourners only for a little while..i pray your journey is with a smile GOD bless and keep you and yours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Praise God,welcome to the Family! My advise would to be DAILY in the Word(the King James Version Bible),pray daily,not just in church,keep your eyes on Christ,not on other christians,not on the world,dont care what others say unless they are quoting from the scriptures,you can NEVER go wrong by listening to the scriptures. Go to www.chick.com to continue your Christian growth,they have a lot of good christian reading material that you CAN TRUST.God's greatest blessings to you!
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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
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I am Christian. Don't argue over other people's teachings. Just ask them to tolerate others, not to disturb us, not to terrorize others, not to press others to accept their customs when we have ours. And don't accept their customs if that infringes on our values. Amen
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I certainly do! I've only been involved with Yahoo Answers about a week, but I've already received some very positive responses to answers I've proposed. I'm very happy and excited to know that we have a forum here that allows Christianity to be expressed as much as other forms of religion. The Christians, by and large, seem to be very sincere and helpful-most other participants do too, for that matter.\nAs others have said, God can use this forum as a way to communicate His thoughts, and especially His love to people.\nMay we as Christians be not only sincere, but well-versed in our beliefs and God's Word.\n\n"So shall my word be (like the rain that makes things grow) that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." Isaiah 55:10-11
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Ok guys (and girls).   You all know that the reason you don't like Christianity is simple:  It goes against you.  If you were to become Christian, you wouldn't be able to do the sinful things you enjoy doing.  As a Christian, I am called to like a life according to the Bible.  Sure, I mess up, but I'm sorry for what I did, and ask forgivness from the person I offended and from God.  The whole thing of it is this:  Christianity convicts you.  If you accepted it, you would have admit you were wrong.  At least admit this:  You wouldn't want to say "I was wrong, forgive me"  would you?  No.  It would hurt your pride.  Pride is the thing that keeps us from heaven as sinful humans.  Jesus didn't come for the people who think they are perfect, He came for the sinners.  Who do you think would be more thankful, the one who was forgiven much?  Or the one who was forgiven little?
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i think you are rite, in away, i know consciously i do things for God. before i was a christian i did things because i had to, or someone was going to be mad....now, its a bit different, i do things for others, because God wants me to and because of the new love i have now, for other people....God put that there though.and, yes, i do hope for the blessings of God. and I'm sure at times/and times to come i will want some acknowledgment...but ill take a deep breath and remember why I'm doing what I'm doing...and ask God for forgiveness..... thank you for the good question.  God bless you
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Boy, would I feel foolish for living a good Christian life.\n\nSeriously, I would feel good knowing that people like you would make it to heaven.\n\n(no offense intended, I seem to remember that you are not a believer in God, and that was my intent - that non-believers like yourself would make it to heaven)
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Excellent!!!!!!!!!!! I agree with you entirely. It is refreshing to find a Christian who is willing to accept that other people can have different beliefs. You have restored my faith in people. Thank You
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The question has indeed been deleted, but I think I know where you're going with this.  Just because someone is a christian, does NOT make them a good person.  Unfortunately, my experience with christians has been mostly negative.  I've found them to be judgemental and overly righteous of others' behavior, while not faulting their own.  \n\n(Again, I'm not saying all christians are like this...just the majority of the ones I've personally met)
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Depends on the Christian and whether they truly understand and follow what the Bible teaches about what a Christian should be. For myself, I think it's fair to say that I do much more good to others than I do harm.
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sounds like your intellect is taking over the from the "brain-washing" of modern church-run christianity...I do the same as you, and gave up on the so-called christians.  do your own thing, as long as it is good, true, and beneficial to others without spite, judgement and intolerance, you will go to heaven....stay away from the bible thumpers
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I believe you are very right in alot of new or unfed Christian hearts. We get complacent and don't read The Bible and get refreshed on what EVERY follower of God had to go through! Paul had the thorn in his side, Stephen got killed, all were mocked! Look at poor Job, what a price to pay! When we really start to follow The Good Shepherd's voice just know that He's going to lead you into "The valley of the shadow of death" at some point in your life to test your faith in Him(with good right!). Good question and point to make, friend! I hope that helps you. God bless.