About Christians
Mahatma Gandhi wrote,
"Jesus is ideal and wonderful, but you Christians - you are not like him.”
Mahatma Gandhi.
I as a Christian believe what Gandhi said with a caveat. I would say many whom Gandhi seen who called themselves Christians were not indeed Christians. They were not following the teachings and lifestyle that Jesus requires of all believers.
Jesus even said,
“Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’
Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’” Matthew 7:22,23.
Just because someone says they are a Christian or goes to church does not make them a Christian.
There is in the United States especially and to a lesser degree in Canada a, for lack of a better term “Christian culture”. People who grow up in the church and go to it because their parents and grandparents went to church. They can quote parts of the Bible but are far from being a true Christian.
A true Christian follows the teachings and lifestyle Christ asks of them. A true Christian has accepted Christ as their Lord and Saviour. They believe that Jesus is the Son of God the Saviour of mankind.
They believe what the apostle Paul wrote when he said,
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8,9.
They believe what Jesus said when asked,
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’
This is the first and greatest commandment. Matthew 22:36-38
And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:36-40.
Jesus also tells Christians,
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,...” Matthew 5:43,44.
They believe what Jesus said,
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Matthew 7:1,2
The apostle Paul saying,
“What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?” 1 Corinthians 5:12.
They believe what the writer of Hebrews said,
“Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” Hebrews 12:14.
This is what a true Christian believes and puts into action.
A true Christian truly believes they have the most important message the world needs to hear and does what Jesus said,
“Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20.
Please think about it.
Mahatma Gandhi wrote,
"Jesus is ideal and wonderful, but you Christians - you are not like him.”
Mahatma Gandhi.
I as a Christian believe what Gandhi said with a caveat. I would say many whom Gandhi seen who called themselves Christians were not indeed Christians. They were not following the teachings and lifestyle that Jesus requires of all believers.
Jesus even said,
“Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’
Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’” Matthew 7:22,23.
Just because someone says they are a Christian or goes to church does not make them a Christian.
There is in the United States especially and to a lesser degree in Canada a, for lack of a better term “Christian culture”. People who grow up in the church and go to it because their parents and grandparents went to church. They can quote parts of the Bible but are far from being a true Christian.
A true Christian follows the teachings and lifestyle Christ asks of them. A true Christian has accepted Christ as their Lord and Saviour. They believe that Jesus is the Son of God the Saviour of mankind.
They believe what the apostle Paul wrote when he said,
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8,9.
They believe what Jesus said when asked,
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’
This is the first and greatest commandment. Matthew 22:36-38
And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:36-40.
Jesus also tells Christians,
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,...” Matthew 5:43,44.
They believe what Jesus said,
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Matthew 7:1,2
The apostle Paul saying,
“What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?” 1 Corinthians 5:12.
They believe what the writer of Hebrews said,
“Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” Hebrews 12:14.
This is what a true Christian believes and puts into action.
A true Christian truly believes they have the most important message the world needs to hear and does what Jesus said,
“Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20.
Please think about it.
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