Should Christians tickle unbelievers ears?
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NO!!! As Christians, we are called to be a light to the world. We should correct people when we feel they are doing wrong. We should not be forced to tolerate unacceptable behavior. I hope someday we will all see this...\n\nIf you ask a question on this site, most people are looking for honest answers. Give it to them. Be honest. I am so sick of doing nothing. America needs a wake-up call....
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hold up, isnt it the 5th commandment (i can never remember the order) that says "Thou shalt not kill"? so no the bible doesnt teach christians that they should fight holy wars and kill people who attack christianity, hell Jesus himself healed the bloke who had his ear chopped off when he came to arrest jesus (if ur a believer).\nbut im all for good entertainment so tell me what channel itl be on :)
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Not turning your cheek has ZERO, to do with being a Christian.  I know several Christians will put you in hell before God even gets a chance to look over the situation.\n\n Turning the other cheek is "Discipleship".\n\n I would suggest not slapping someone, just because they are a Christian. It could feel strange, wearing your nose on your ear, for a month or so.
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Yes.You are christian.You are not supposed to have a sense of humour
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Yes I would definately pray for them and all the others who were not followers of Jesus Christ.  No I definately would NOT enjoy listening to the screams of my children or any of the others.  Hopefully after raising my children knowing Jesus, I will never have to worry about where my children will end up after death, as they will be with me in Heaven.
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No, not at all. I think Christians or people in general, might find that to be a little...interesting? Weird?
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I don't think they were offended...i think some were just ignorant to the lord. And those who spoke the work in your comments and still judged you are not true believers either. You know what the funny thing is....people who see that someone is spreading their believe  in the lord love to critisize becuase they are misserable and think it is fun to toy with others ...they have nothing better to do with their lives..let them though because we know better! may god have mercy one those poor souls! And find a way into their hearts becuase it's sad really even those who don't beleive he still loves them the same as the ones who do and what thanks does he get...
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I'm a Christian, and I agree with you. I think that if there is no judgement or condemnation in the answer, and if the answer is relevant to the question, there should be no problem. I have gotten rude comments from some of those who are non-religious, but only in the site. \n\nHowever, there is another side to the coin. The sad fact is that the only e-mails I have gotten that were rude and uncalled for were from other Christians, and I've also had other Christians behave rudely on the site. \n\nSeems that some people from all worldviews need to mind their manners now and then.
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if you are not willing to listen to Christ then are you not also close minded? it is quite intersting that the most close minded people are the ones that are "open" minded.
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The answer to that question can be found in 2 Corinthians 4:4: "The god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers...."\n\nSome additional information is at 2 Timothy 4:3 - : “There will be a period of time when they will not put up with the healthful teaching, but, in accord with their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves to have their ears tickled.”\n\nOh, and one more point: Ezekial 18:4 & 20 say that "The SOUL that sins WILL DIE." Of course the context refers to the fact that we are all responsible for our own actions, but the end result for sin is that death of the soul. One cannot get around it.\n\nDeath is unconsciousness, according to Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6 and Psalm 146:4.
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Not really. God knows His sheep. If it allows even the opportunity to bring up the subject for intelligent debate... why not? The angel said, "I bring tidings of great joy which is for all the earth." Even the atheist? Yes, even more so. Jesus said, "the doctor does not come for the healthy, but for the sick." I saw a friend of mine who was a Zen Buddist. He wished me a Merry Christmas. I greeted back with Merry Zenmas. We both laughed and patted each other on the back. Christmas is too joyous a time to get up in arms.
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I do not disagree with your "challenge".  At times I find myself wondering if I am ignoring Jesus' advice in Matthew 7:06 ("Do not cast your pearls before swine").  I think it is okay for a Christian to get a little emotional in their defense of the faith...as long as it doesn't cross the line to an uncontrolled anger.\n\nAre our words falling on deaf ears?  Maybe they are hardened "reprobates" and they only come here to be "a thorn in the side". But maybe, just maybe, deep inside they come to this page because they know that they might be wrong...
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There's no scripture to support this idea one way or another.  People are affected in different ways when in the spirit.  There was a man at my church who would run around the pews (admittedly it freaked me out a bit when he first did it) and a woman who would wail.  I think you'll find the most about the issue in Paul's stuff, but don't quote me on that.
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Preaching to unbelievers rarely, if every works.  But lliving a gracious and joyful life is something that people see and are truly moved by.  I think we should always be clear we are Christians and live as ambassadors of Christ; not beating others over the head with our fancy leather-bound Bibles, but shining Jesus' love and grace through our daily lives.  Then God will move others to see him through us.  We care bear witness to broken-hearted and troubled people in this way and in his time, he will open them to also hear the clear gospel through us.  Actions speak louder than words.  The unbelievers don't care what we say (if they did, they'd already be in church!), but they are very interested in seeing what we do.  Jesus' primary command to his disciples?  "Love one another as I have loved you."  Jesus never criticised, condemned, pointed out others sins; he loved them, and when his love opened their hearts, he taught them the way of God.  We should do likewise.
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Go face to face and tell Christians that
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I agree with pickabombom. Just ask a question without a sermon, por favor.
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People are not often abiding in Jesus, and walking according to the Spirit, and thus their mouth blurts whatever notion they think is worthy of saying ... however, these works are seen and will be exposed to the light to see wether they pass the test of what was wrought in God or the non-sense of one who has lost touch with God when they said it. \n\nWhy do they do it?  \nIt is in accordance with their current condition.\n\nWhat would make them speak what would make life tastier instead of bringing people down?  \nA moment in time when that person is abandoned to the Lord Jesus, and compelled by Him, if they ever become willing to do so.\n\nWhat should we do in the meantime?\nWe endure a million insane comments and let them go right by us ... it only reveals their dire condition ... waiting to see if they ever change their tune, by the Spirit.  \n\nThen, it will be worth the wait!!!\n\nI have a suggestion ... LETS PUT THESE ANSWERS TO A VOTE!