Guys, please help me!

[Near]

Because I think I hate Christians. : ( Like...I don't know...I just feel this growing hatred for them....and I'm Christian, and I don't know why.

Edited January 8, 2008 by Near

[Near]

Because I think I hate Christians. : ( Like...I don't know...I just feel this growing hatred for them....and I'm Christian, and I don't know why.

Actually, I think it's more of that I hate the hypocritical, unloving Christians...I'm not sure. I sometimes feel like even on here, that they attack me, and it makes me feel like I can never find that one Christian who is really kind.

[Near]

Reading your post this piece of scripture immediately came to mind:

1John4:7-8

"Beloved, let us love one another - because love comes from God.

Those who love are God's children and they know God.

Those who do not love do not know God because God is love"

Remember, not everybody get along - even Christians - but that doesn't mean we are to hate each other or feel bitter towards each other.

If I don't get along with fellow Christians, then I just ignore them to avoid bitterness in my heart - but hate is something totally different and maybe you should ask God to point out to you if there's something in your heart that needs to be left at the foot of the cross that is causing this.

Love in Jesus (MUCH LOVE)

Esther

I agree. Thank you for the advice. = )

[wc4Jc]

Near...I think I understand what you are trying to say...I think. I am sorta of in the same situation right now and I find it funny that I came across this post.

What really bothers me the most is the fact that a person proclaims them self a a Christian, but are unwilling to listen to what you have to say. The way that they put them self above you, make judgments, and wish to have nothing else to do with you. Quite God like?

I have major issues with a person that can not walk the talk, and people who are overcome with power struggles, and incapable of forgiving.

I knew that when I read your first post that you did not truly mean what you had said, and then you came back and restated the true meaning.

The only thing in my life at the moment that keeps me going is my faith in God, and really right now it is not where it should be. I know that God loves me, whether of not anyone else does, and I know that He loves you too. Holding on for me is getting harder and harder, but hopefully as long as there is that one mere thread, of faith...we can make it through.

I will be praying for you and I also would ask that you pray for me. I have this graphic(did have, before our computer crashed last night, now using son's laptop) that show a cord made of three strands....Me, Jesus, & You...Together, we will survive.

YBIC

Wayne

[Near]

Near...I think I understand what you are trying to say...I think. I am sorta of in the same situation right now and I find it funny that I came across this post.

What really bothers me the most is the fact that a person proclaims them self a a Christian, but are unwilling to listen to what you have to say. The way that they put them self above you, make judgments, and wish to have nothing else to do with you. Quite God like?

I have major issues with a person that can not walk the talk, and people who are overcome with power struggles, and incapable of forgiving.

I knew that when I read your first post that you did not truly mean what you had said, and then you came back and restated the true meaning.

The only thing in my life at the moment that keeps me going is my faith in God, and really right now it is not where it should be. I know that God loves me, whether of not anyone else does, and I know that He loves you too. Holding on for me is getting harder and harder, but hopefully as long as there is that one mere thread, of faith...we can make it through.

I will be praying for you and I also would ask that you pray for me. I have this graphic(did have, before our computer crashed last night, now using son's laptop) that show a cord made of three strands....Me, Jesus, & You...Together, we will survive.

YBIC

Wayne

Thank you very much. : ) I am glad that there are some nice Christians here!

[Guest]

Because I think I hate Christians. : ( Like...I don't know...I just feel this growing hatred for them....and I'm Christian, and I don't know why.

Actually, I think it's more of that I hate the hypocritical, unloving Christians...I'm not sure. I sometimes feel like even on here, that they attack me, and it makes me feel like I can never find that one Christian who is really kind.

Interesting that I find this post on an evening when I have a person like this on my heart to pray for them. The person lives in the condo complex where I work, and says she is a Christian, yet I've seen her treat others like lower life forms. We more or less ignore each other, other than pleasantries exchanged when meeting in a hall way, or other public place. One of the reasons this bothers me so much is that the lady goes to a "megachurch" here in town and it always involved in other "christian" type activities -- but like many such people seems to have no love for others, much less the lost. That is the most troubling part -- this sort of thing seems to be getting more common, not less.

Now before I get flamed: I've already asked the Lord to show me if I've got a log in my eye, and to deal with that first, before dealing with the splinter, etc. I have learned over the years that its a good idea to ask this often. It always seems easier to see the faults of others instead of in ourselves.

[Trusting Jesus]

It's tough when a person has to deal with human beings! I really think that a lot of times the other person doesn't really mean to be mean, they just don't know they are hurting someone. I am so thankful that God has forgiven me for my shortcomings and the times I have been less than "Christian" in my walk. One thing to keep in mind as far as this board goes, is that it is just words on a screen. We can't see the body language or hear the way something is said. The emoticons help, but not always.

Remember how Jesus taught the desciples to pray "And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil." Luke 11:4

Easy to say, but hard to do.

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Nathele

[wc4Jc]

As I sit here pondering my thoughts and trying to make sense of my (what seems like) never ending turmoils, I can only find the slightest glimmer of keeping my mind focused on reality by knowing that I am not alone, and that together we that struggle must give support of each other.

I seem to become quite angry lately and want to crawl in to a whole and never again emerge. But deep down in my heart, I know and realize that I do have a reason not to do so. Isn't God awesome? I praise Him daily, even when suffering deep in mental stress.

What is a "CHRISTian but a feeling, caring, loving, never throwing one to the side, image of His most gracious Lord and savior.i am by no means perfect in my attempts to be like Him, but I honestly give it one heck of a try.

GB, and In Christ Almighty love.

[shanee]

you will know them by there fruits i can understand what you mean...but just be strong and be nice yourself...im sure God will reward you Mat 7:16 Ye shall know them by their fruits.

[Guest]

"The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee." Jeremiah 31:3

"As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one." Romans 3:10-12

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God" John 3:16=18

"A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." John 13:34-35

Because I think I hate Christians. : ( Like...I don't know...I just feel this growing hatred for them....and I'm Christian, and I don't know why.

Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Psalms 139:23-24

Be Blessed Beloved Of The KING

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them. Numbers 6:24-27

Love, Brother Joe