Random
Only logged in members can reply and interact with the post.
Join SimilarWorlds for FREE »

Is being a luke warm christian a thing ?

Meaning are these Christian's who are hypocrites? Would that not mean anyone who considers themself a Christian a hypocrite?Since no one is perfect. Only God is perfect .

Looking for honest answers

It's practically impossible for any human to be perfect. I know that means we should still try ...but still ...discuss..don't argue...we are all adults ..
I’ve been called a lukewarm Christian on SW more times than I can count. They call me that because I question their radicalism and over-the-top proselytizing. My faith in God has no room for hate and judgement, therefore, I’m apparently lukewarm for not condemning people to hell because they believe differently than me.
SW-User
@Pinkstarburst Thank you for your comment
Carazaa · F
John 14:21
[b][c=#BF0000]Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them."
[/c][/b]
Carazaa · F
@SW-User
[b][c=#BF0000]You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. 17This is My command to you: Love one another. 18If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first.[/c][/b]…John 15:16-17
@Carazaa this is right! 👆
Carazaa · F
@Watching ☝️ Thanks!
Penny · 46-50, F
i dont think there's such a thing as being a lukewarm Christian. either you believe in jesus and try to follow his teachings or you don't. we are all basically already deemed sinners from some reason and trying to not sin further or atone for our sins is our challenge put before us but falling prey to sin is not exactly being a "bad Christian". just because you sin but consider yourself christian doesn't necessarily make you a hypocrite. its like you say, it just means you arent perfect. just because you follow jesus doesnt mean you cant be open to other things regarding spirituality as well either.
SW-User
@Penny Thank you for your answer
I have observed that those who are self proclaimed 100% christians are the most judgmental of other christians. I think one does best to let God decide how Christian you are.
SW-User
4meAndyou · F
I suppose it could be a "thing". However, your second and third sentences don't follow logic. Let me illustrate: lukewarm Christian definition= hypocrite.
However since lukewarm Christians are a subset within the set of all Christians, it does not follow that ALL Christians are lukewarm, and not ALL are hypocrites.

Follow?

God is indeed perfect. He has also given us a means of atonement and redemption through His only Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Hypocrites surely do exist within Christianity. Only they know for sure who they are. And their salvation is up to them. We can't judge what might be a momentary lapse...or half a lifetime of lapsing. Only God may judge.
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
Still looking to stir the pot and get Christians all in a lather? Pass.
SW-User
@hippyjoe1955 I can see that . I'm having a hard time because I really can't talk to anyone about this . I am hoping I can find someone who will minister to me soon. It has to be the right person .I'm not just going to listen to anybody just because they claim to be a Christian That doesn't mean that I won't hear others out too . I am open to listening to what others have to say .
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
@SW-User I think we too often seek out an individual rather than a group of individuals such as a church. Ask Jesus to lead you to a good church and He will.
SW-User
@hippyjoe1955 Thank you I will
Yes. Read about it in Revelation. Big warning there.
SW-User
@Watching oh interesting .I will re read this .Thanks
@SW-User yw.. This implies it makes him sick.

So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
smiler2012 · 56-60
{@pripyatpogo] people like the former president of the united states who if i a correct declared himself a christian whilst preaching racial hatred . hypocricy if i ever heard it
SW-User
@smiler2012 makes sense
I know I am not perfect, and I attempt to exploit that angle, to all equally, I'm fond of the teachings found with in, all the while I know I fail. Is what woke, has missed badly at.
He’s not looking for perfection..people stumble over this.
SW-User
@Watching right
@SW-User ty.. too many peeps believe that just believing in Jesus is good enough. The Bible says the devil believes and trembles.
SW-User
@Watching of course
The whole gist of being is lukewarm is this!

“Why call me lukewarm and do not the things I say.” ((Jesus))
SW-User
@Watching Thank you for your comment
Believing a little is like being a little pregnant.
SW-User
@BlueSkyKing makes sense
I guess it depends on your definition of "hypocrite". By some, [i]every[/i][u][b][/b][/u][b][b][/b][/b][u][i][/i][/u][b][/b][u][i][b][u][/u][/b][/i][/u]one is a hypocrite, because no one is able to fully live up to any of his principles
SW-User

 
Post Comment