Why are Pentecostals so hateful??

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

I have learned hatefulness and rudeness many times is like bad breath folks are actually smelling their own breath and mistake it for their neighbors. Go and learn what that means and have a good day.

It reminds me of my wife when she's driving. She gets so upset at things other drivers do, but I just keep my mouth shut when I see her doing all the same things. I am sure Ron can relate.

[strait shooter]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

I have learned hatefulness and rudeness many times is like bad breath folks are actually smelling their own breath and mistake it for their neighbors. Go and learn what that means and have a good day.

Once again Elder Epley sheds a bright light on the issue.

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

I dont get it. COMPARITIVLY Pentecostals are as loving a people as other believers

Not when you are on an bitterness induced, anti-Apostolic, hate fueled, rant...

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by PastorTLArt

Hey, When you are the only ones going to Heaven, and that God couldn't possible accept heathen pants wearing short haired women and tattooed shorts wearing men, and GOD FORBID, those nasty people that reject man-made standards then you have a right to put that nose in the air and be hateful to everyone except your "chosen few"! Remember, Jesus never said anything about loving others, he NEVER called Love a fruit of the Spirit and of course He went around with only other King James Speaking Apostolic Christian Believers and NEVER one time dirtied Himself by ministering to harlots and tax collectors and other VILE sinners!!! I mean feel free to correct me if Im wrong!! (please know, SARCASM TOTALLY MEANT)

You are a good example...you probably shun those backward folks don't you? See them at Walmart and you avoid them?

Maybe the reason they have their noses in the air is they are trying to see what you are looking at with your nose in the air.......

Hey, I was just being sarcastic though. It's all good.

[BeenThinkin]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

I have learned hatefulness and rudeness many times is like bad breath folks are actually smelling their own breath and mistake it for their neighbors. Go and learn what that means and have a good day.

Let me see Elder! Let me see if I've got this right! You think I have bad breath?

Been Thinkin

[Michael The Disciple]

Originally Posted by Aquila

I think the general idea is the "shunning" one gets from Pentecostals who attend other churches or churches one has attended. I used to see this a lot. I'm actually seeing it less and less these days. There is still quite a bit of judgmentalism within our ranks.

Pentecostals should be different... loving like Jesus... not like the rest of the world's religionists.

But the Bible teaches this. There is only one faith. We are to earnestly contend for it against false teachers. Then on top of that we are not to fellowship the works of darkness. John said we are of God and the whole world is in darkness.

So blame Jesus.

Having said that I believe it certainly holds true for today. I would be quick to observe there must be very, very few Churches who are walking in the light such as John spoke of.

Christians should be courteous to everyone. If one is rude and mean there are not a Christian who is in right standing with Jesus.

Showing courtesy and common kindness isnt the same as heart fellowship.

[PastorTLArt]

Originally Posted by endtimer

Man, that is some good word. This is very true. I receive that, thank you for posting. I've been praying for years that God would help me see Him the way He sees Himself. To see myself the way He sees me and to see others the way He sees them. Perspective is so important.

AMEN, Very well said!

[PastorTLArt]

Originally Posted by Aquila

I wonder what would happen if more Holy Ghost filled people received a revelation of Grace?

Aquila, May I borrow that for a sermon?

[PastorTLArt]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

You are a good example...you probably shun those backward folks don't you? See them at Walmart and you avoid them?

Maybe the reason they have their noses in the air is they are trying to see what you are looking at with your nose in the air.......

Hey, I was just being sarcastic though. It's all good.

Im not sure how to take your response? I was being sarcastic with my total post. I was answering the question based on what I have observed from fellow "apostolics". I don't shun anyone at all. I speak to everyone and am as comfortable ministering to the homeless community in my city as I am on a platform full of squeaky clean ministers. From my own experience, the people from my former church literally RUN from me when they see me out because I attend an Apostolic Church that is a "come as you are" church. We may have 2 ladies that wear dresses, the rest are pant wearers. We dont have the "standards" that most expect us to have. When they see me in Walmart in my shorts and short sleeves it like I dont even exist. But of course, all I can say is, their church hasnt had a baptism in at least 3 or 4 years and our baptistry stairs are starting to wear thin from so much use! We are taking 7 down in the Name this Sunday!!!

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by PastorTLArt

Im not sure how to take your response? I was being sarcastic with my total post. I was answering the question based on what I have observed from fellow "apostolics". I don't shun anyone at all. I speak to everyone and am as comfortable ministering to the homeless community in my city as I am on a platform full of squeaky clean ministers. From my own experience, the people from my former church literally RUN from me when they see me out because I attend an Apostolic Church that is a "come as you are" church. We may have 2 ladies that wear dresses, the rest are pant wearers. We dont have the "standards" that most expect us to have. When they see me in Walmart in my shorts and short sleeves it like I dont even exist. But of course, all I can say is, their church hasnt had a baptism in at least 3 or 4 years and our baptistry stairs are starting to wear thin from so much use! We are taking 7 down in the Name this Sunday!!!

I was being sarcastic too....