Anti Anyone Different From Us?

[Cindy]

I have come to realize that it may be in human nature to be anti anyone that believes differently than we do. We may share commonality in some areas, but we tend to focus on the differences. We may be all Christians or Apostolic's but our differences are often our focus in discussions.

Why are we not able to focus on our common belief in Jesus Christ? Is he God, is he the Father, is he the Son, is he the Holy Ghost, is he just a man? We just can't seem to decide. So we exclude ourselves from certain people because they worship differently, or they baptize differently.

And yet we have the most important oneness of all. Sinners saved by Grace, bought by the blood of the Lamb. Redeemed at great price.

Ladies, I don't care if you cut your hair, or if you wear pants, to me you are a child of God. Gentlemen I don't care if you have a beard, wear a tie, wear shorts and sandals to church, you are still a child of God. And my brothers and sisters in Christ.

Let us focus on our sameness, even though it should be easy it seems to be difficult. Let us not judge each other, but leave judgement to God, as he is the only righteous judge.

[Godzchild]

Beautifully said~ 100% agree~

[Hoovie]

No "rocks" here for Cindy...

But when talk about unity outside my beliefs but still yet "in Christ" there are minimums. This includes Jesus being both Human and Divine.

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by Hoovie

No "rocks" here for Cindy...

But when talk about unity outside my beliefs but still yet "in Christ" there are minimums. This includes Jesus being both Human and Divine.

Of course, Hoovie.

[Cindy]

Ephesians 3:1-21

New King James Version (NKJV)
The Mystery Revealed

3 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles—
2 if indeed you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you,
3 how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already,
4 by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ),
5 which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets:
6 that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel,
7 of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effective working of His power.

Purpose of the Mystery

8 To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
9 and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ;
10 to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places,
11 according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,
12 in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him.
13 Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

Appreciation of the Mystery

14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man,
17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height—
19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,
21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

[NotforSale]

Nice, Cindy! Well said, and I needed to hear this!

[Jacob's Ladder]

Originally Posted by Cindy

I have come to realize that it may be in human nature to be anti anyone that believes differently than we do. We may share commonality in some areas, but we tend to focus on the differences. We may be all Christians or Apostolic's but our differences are often our focus in discussions.

Why are we not able to focus on our common belief in Jesus Christ? Is he God, is he the Father, is he the Son, is he the Holy Ghost, is he just a man? We just can't seem to decide. So we exclude ourselves from certain people because they worship differently, or they baptize differently.

And yet we have the most important oneness of all. Sinners saved by Grace, bought by the blood of the Lamb. Redeemed at great price.

Ladies, I don't care if you cut your hair, or if you wear pants, to me you are a child of God. Gentlemen I don't care if you have a beard, wear a tie, wear shorts and sandals to church, you are still a child of God. And my brothers and sisters in Christ.

Let us focus on our sameness, even though it should be easy it seems to be difficult. Let us not judge each other, but leave judgement to God, as he is the only righteous judge.

[Miss Scarlett]

I just visited with my niece today who, dyes her hair black, keeps it cut very short, has her ears pierced and had on her jeans. I love her dearly.

We have a great relationship....is that what you mean in your post?

[PastorTLArt]

And that is why I love you Cindy! I may not know you down here, and we may never meet on this earth, but I do hope that in Heaven, we get to at least shout together around the throne at least one good time!!

[Dedicated Mind]

bah humbug! i want to ferret out the selfish, egotistical and racist hypocrites that vote republican. social justice is the whole aim of the bible.