Why don't you like me?

[Guest ReflectionsofHim]

Someone asked me once why I didn't like them. I told them that I'm commanded to love them through Jesus, and I do indeed, but that we aren't commanded to like everyone. Actually I didn't dislike this person, they were just insecure. But to make the point...as a Christian I often get this feeling from people who aren't devoted to serving God. I bug them, they don't want to hear about Jesus, they change the subject, they get quiet, and even get up and move away from you. If you are a Christian...you aren't well liked in this day in age. I know that many don't like me because I am a Christian in addition to my calling being what it is. Someone even made an issue out of my membership number being 2999 and that the 9's are 6's upside down. That is reading just a liiiiiitttle tooooo much into spiritual warfare!!! We are to know others by their fruits of the spirit, not a membership number at a website! This person wasn't really a Christian by the way, to emphasize the whole point.

So, my overall point is that even in these last days we are going to be scoffed at, we are going to be in the unpopular group, we are going to be disliked, people are always going to find fault with us for some reason or another...this is what Jesus meant about persecution; for it comes in many ways, not just the physical.

Remember that when you feel no one likes you...you are probably doing something very right for Jesus!!!!! In that regard, consider it a compliment not to be liked!

Love through our Jesus!

Ref

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[dwinkjr]

I think the following verses say it best.

Joh 15:17  These things I command you, that ye love one another.

Joh 15:18  If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.

Joh 15:19  If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

Joh 15:20  Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.

Joh 15:21  But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.

Joh 15:22  If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.

Joh 15:23  He that hateth me hateth my Father also.

God Bless

[Guest ReflectionsofHim]

I think the following verses say it best.

Joh 15:17

[seekandyouwillfind]

I think the following verses say it best.

Joh 15:17

[Guest kitkat]

I think the following verses say it best.

Joh 15:17

[dwinkjr]

I think the following verses say it best.

Joh 15:17

[Guest charlie]

So, my overall point is that even in these last days we are going to be scoffed at, we are going to be in the unpopular group, we are going to be disliked, people are always going to find fault with us for some reason or another...this is what Jesus meant about persecution; for it comes in many ways, not just the physical.

First off, we don't know for sure that these are the last days. The anabaptists thought the same thing 500 yrs ago. Being scoffed at or laughted at is no guarantee that you are "doing God's will". I think the persecution that Jesus spoke of is far more severe than being laughed at or scoffed at. Look at the people who were fed to the lions in the Roman days or the people that were tortured in horrible ways during the dark ages. Physical is PRETTY DARN BAD.

I think sometimes people are fed up with evangelists because the evangelists are full of themselves......and their "view" of things.......not necessarily full of God. Jmo.

[dwinkjr]

So, my overall point is that even in these last days we are going to be scoffed at, we are going to be in the unpopular group, we are going to be disliked, people are always going to find fault with us for some reason or another...this is what Jesus meant about persecution; for it comes in many ways, not just the physical.

First off, we don't know for sure that these are the last days. The anabaptists thought the same thing 500 yrs ago. Being scoffed at or laughted at is no guarantee that you are "doing God's will". I think the persecution that Jesus spoke of is far more severe than being laughed at or scoffed at. Look at the people who were fed to the lions in the Roman days or the people that were tortured in horrible ways during the dark ages. Physical is PRETTY DARN BAD.

I think sometimes people are fed up with evangelists because the evangelists are full of themselves......and their "view" of things.......not necessarily full of God. Jmo.

you are partially right, but when Christ speaks ofthe persecutions he speaks of all not just hte severe or physical ones. Persecution is persecution. Some people just dislike us and persecute because we stand for God and say that all are sinners and in need of salvation. Too many people nowadays are so hung up on being self sufficient that they cannot admit they need someone other then themsleves to get by in life and in the afterlife.

These are the same people that live by the belief that ignorance is bliss, if they admit they are sinners then they have to admit they need help. Again we come back to the issue of pride in ones self.

We all need to strive not to have pride in ourselves but pride in our Creator and our saviour.

[Guest ReflectionsofHim]

Just wanted to share and encourage...that is all. I wasn't saying physical persecution isn't bad, just that there are other forms of it. Sigh. I'm no evangelist, but we are living in the end times and God's Word and His prophecy in it are quickly coming to fruition. It is absolutely o.k. to disagree with me, but please don't put me down because of it. I'm just a sinner that loves Jesus and desires to serve Him by serving others.

Love through Jesus,

Ref

"I might get hammered for serving Jesus, but He is the one that got nailed."

[Guest seeknface38]

Ref,

I found this an encouraging reminder to stay true to what I believe, and to stand on the Word. I appreciate you taking the time out to share it with us.

Btw... I did think you were speaking personally about yourself! LOL!!! I was ready and at the mark to tell you what a blessing you've been to me personally and that I thank God I've come to know you a little bit better! :t:

God bless you, girl,

MB