Comments on: Answering common objections to the faith: The church is full of hypocrites! /blog/index.php/2010/06/02/answering-common-objections-to-the-faith-the-church-is-full-of-hypocrites/ News and happenings from around Gospel.com Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:17:29 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.4.2 By: pravina /blog/index.php/2010/06/02/answering-common-objections-to-the-faith-the-church-is-full-of-hypocrites/comment-page-1/#comment-61405 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:24:02 +0000 /blog/?p=4853#comment-61405 The thing we all need to understand is that preachers are humans who try their level best, each of them struggling with day to day issues, financial,health,spouse, children and the like….they may not seem perfect but are trying harder than you may think.

We need to ask ourselves….are we coming to church for God or for humans and criticize them as much as possible without giving them an encouraging word. Calling them names…..hypocrites!!!

A good way to understand them better is to sit down and plan to start a church or even try to prepare one message for the people and this might give you more insight into what you are feeling.

If you believe you are a Christian, then refer to the Lord’s prayer and forgive them and receive your forgiveness from Christ given to us freely through grace and not through our good deeds(The Bible says so)Then we may settle down and not be so proud and criticize people so easily but instead say one encouraging word to those struggling leaders and help build the body of Christ or better you don’t call yourself a Christian!!!! God Bless!!

]]> By: Ken /blog/index.php/2010/06/02/answering-common-objections-to-the-faith-the-church-is-full-of-hypocrites/comment-page-1/#comment-54257 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:45:50 +0000 /blog/?p=4853#comment-54257 When we encounter the “real God”, we are still humans. Even Paul complained about his personal sinning and Jesus spoke directly to him.

To believe that we become instantly perfect (while remaining alive) is to set yourself up for someone to call you a hypocrite. You WILL continue to sin and fall short of the perfect call that has been placed on your life.

Better, admit that He is perfect and you are trying to become more like him day by day, as best you can.

]]> By: lady /blog/index.php/2010/06/02/answering-common-objections-to-the-faith-the-church-is-full-of-hypocrites/comment-page-1/#comment-46688 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:17:34 +0000 /blog/?p=4853#comment-46688 All that I can say is, it is well. Have you sat down and think about your life? why you are going and why will you be after here. being a christian is not enough. But ask yourselve how well do I no God the father. God who sent His son Jesus to die for us. Living the Holy Spirit to teach us guide us and even to comfort us. what less do we need to live us God’s children? because we do not trust and believe in His word. It is our life that tells the world who you are, let your life sell you and people will buy what you have.

Going to church is a fellowship to study, the Bible says we should not forsake the assembly of one another. Do you believe in the word that gives life? Than study to show yourself and believe in the word that you have heard and practice it daily in your life and people would see the Almighty God in your life and not the other way.

]]> By: Chineta Harris /blog/index.php/2010/06/02/answering-common-objections-to-the-faith-the-church-is-full-of-hypocrites/comment-page-1/#comment-46687 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:08:17 +0000 /blog/?p=4853#comment-46687 The church needs to wake up and realize we are sleeping in a very dangerous day and time. The reason we have so many hypocrites in the church is because instead of the church winning the world to Christ, the world is winnng so call Christians to the world. We as Christians need the Holy Ghost power in our lives and until we get that we will continue to be a powerless, immature baby thumb sucking playing church Christian. We need to surrender our lives to the Lord and allow Him to fill us with His Holy Spirit. Ye shall received POWER after that the Holy Spirit has come upon you. Living a Christian life is only hard if your trying to do it in your flesh and own might. We need to surrender and allow the Holy Spirit to have full rein in our lives and then and only then can we be the light, the city upon a hill the salt of the earth. God bless I hope this helps someone.

]]> By: J Dehn /blog/index.php/2010/06/02/answering-common-objections-to-the-faith-the-church-is-full-of-hypocrites/comment-page-1/#comment-46663 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 02:34:06 +0000 /blog/?p=4853#comment-46663 Even Christians are not perfect. Hopefully we are always growing. Sometimes we slide back into our old ways.
But, mostly we come back wanting to re commit our hearts and lives
to Our Lord.
We must not judge our fellow Chritians, but Love one another.
In the end the gospel is enough.

]]> By: Carlos R. Flores /blog/index.php/2010/06/02/answering-common-objections-to-the-faith-the-church-is-full-of-hypocrites/comment-page-1/#comment-45466 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:09:18 +0000 /blog/?p=4853#comment-45466 sweet :) I think your answer is better than mine.

]]> By: Debbie /blog/index.php/2010/06/02/answering-common-objections-to-the-faith-the-church-is-full-of-hypocrites/comment-page-1/#comment-45362 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:30:41 +0000 /blog/?p=4853#comment-45362 As much as I don.t like to say this, I have heard that statement several times. My family experienced a very judgemental church. God says do not jugde people. But this church was very good at it. It took me along time to deal with everything that took place at this church. I have read the bible about this. I still do not attend church. But I am getting there. When this statement has been said to me. My reply is I know & understand what you are saying. But if you really want to hear the word of God, and not let anyone influence you. You need to sit down with the bible. It will answer alot of your Questions. And when your ready to talk to someone, I am available or you can find a church to help you.

]]> By: Dennis /blog/index.php/2010/06/02/answering-common-objections-to-the-faith-the-church-is-full-of-hypocrites/comment-page-1/#comment-45350 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:11:28 +0000 /blog/?p=4853#comment-45350 This is a fair statement. If our hearts have not changed much, that also means God is not real to us and so God is not real to them. But if our hearts have changed and we step out from our comfort zone, this is real faith and believe God is real to us. God will then make things happen through us. They will then see God almighty, not us, and know that God is real, not just a concept or belief.

A good book for everyone is Henry Blackaby’s Experiencing God.

]]> By: Amy /blog/index.php/2010/06/02/answering-common-objections-to-the-faith-the-church-is-full-of-hypocrites/comment-page-1/#comment-45343 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:23:19 +0000 /blog/?p=4853#comment-45343 Non-Christians think that we Christians think we are perfect. Why do they think this? Perhaps someone tried to “witness” to them by pointing out their sins without admitting their own. More often it’s because when they are around a person they know is a Christian, they feel the conviction of their own sin, and (not knowing that the conviction comes from the Holy Spirit) assume this Christian is judging them.
When telling someone about salvation and the need for forgiveness, we MUST admit our own need for daily forgiveness!

]]> By: Thelma /blog/index.php/2010/06/02/answering-common-objections-to-the-faith-the-church-is-full-of-hypocrites/comment-page-1/#comment-45334 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:14:24 +0000 /blog/?p=4853#comment-45334 I like what a pastor said one time that a Christian is just a “saved sinner”. Christians are not perfect people and along life’s way there are many detours to take us out of God’s will. I will never forget the freedom that I felt when I became a Christian at age 14. I have made many mistakes but I have someone whom I can talk to and who understands my humanity and forgives me.The greatest thing is I know that when this life here on earth is over, I know where I am going. Yes the church is full of hypocrites but I don’t have to answer for them, I only have to face God on Judgement day with my sins, not theirs. So if they want to gamble their eternal salvation on others actions, shame on them.

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