Why are Christians so Arrogant?
Is arrogance a [i]sine qua non[/i] of Christianity? It certainly seems to be a common trait among Christians.
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Iwillwait · M
@DocSavage This is not true. "Christians," are a follower of Christ Jesus' teachings.
Matthew 22:36-40
New International Version
36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b] 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
These are not teachings of arrogance or self serving. None of us are righteous by our own works, but by the Sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf by bearing our due punishment on the cross.
Should you encounter one who claims to be a Christian and is acting "Greater than, or more Holy than," is pride filled and still working through their own character defects with the Lord.
No where in Scripture are we to view ourselves as better, only transformed and are instructed to teach others about the Gosples, and help others turn from their sin nature.
Morality is a pretty broad stoke of word to be used, when that is usually placed as a collective thought of what is right & wrong by the masses. Sometimes will conflict with the "Word of GOD." When these conflicts happen, they are noted and spoke about, it is to be done with love and care to help others understand what the conflict is and to teach Others what "The Word Of GOD," says.
Matthew 22:36-40
New International Version
36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b] 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
These are not teachings of arrogance or self serving. None of us are righteous by our own works, but by the Sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf by bearing our due punishment on the cross.
Should you encounter one who claims to be a Christian and is acting "Greater than, or more Holy than," is pride filled and still working through their own character defects with the Lord.
No where in Scripture are we to view ourselves as better, only transformed and are instructed to teach others about the Gosples, and help others turn from their sin nature.
Morality is a pretty broad stoke of word to be used, when that is usually placed as a collective thought of what is right & wrong by the masses. Sometimes will conflict with the "Word of GOD." When these conflicts happen, they are noted and spoke about, it is to be done with love and care to help others understand what the conflict is and to teach Others what "The Word Of GOD," says.
thewindupbirdchronicles · 46-50, M
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