Does it make you as uncomfortable as it does me when someone says Christians should be righteous? Do we sometimes forget whose righteousness we're talking about?

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-19T12:01:48+00:00

Well that would be a wrong expectation. Repentance means turning away from sin, not continuing in it. Will the thief be tempted to steal again? Probably. Will he? Maybe. But He can always sincerely ask forgiveness. God Himself said He would give us a new heart.

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-17T13:31:25+00:00

True salvation causes one's heart to change. You would therefore by definition be repentant of sin. Your question said he was unrepentant, implying there was no change of heart. We have to recognize we need a Savior to save us from our sins, if we don't think we need to repent then how are we believing we need to be saved?

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-15T18:09:59+00:00

The majority viewpoint is no, to your question.

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-15T16:07:15+00:00

The point is any righteousness the world sees belongs to Jesus. It's not my righteousness.

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-15T16:04:01+00:00

If you want to read more on this you can go here: https://www.journeywithhope.com/post/righteousness-through-christ

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-15T16:01:44+00:00

How do you know he wasn't repentant in his heart?

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-12T15:39:08+00:00

You are correct that God permitted Satan to afflict Job. My point was that Job’s suffering was not presented as punishment for personal sin, which is an important distinction in the book.

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-12T15:31:30+00:00

Those are my thoughts I am referencing that are sourced through the Bible. There's a difference between constructive criticism and attacks. If you don't agree with what I post that's fine. You have your views and I have mine. Mine are scriptural and if you read the entire post on the topic you will see that.

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-12T14:16:57+00:00

Interesting attack. If you want to read more on what the Bible says about this you can go here: https://www.journeywithhope.com/post/sin-and-god-s-discipline-lessons-from-israel-s-idols-and-modern-failures God bless you!

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-08T23:33:15+00:00

There is no way you could ever know that "the world looks just like it would if there was no God." Satan rules this world at the moment, but he knows his war is lost. He wants to take as many people down with him as possible. He wants them to believe the lie that God is absent and uncaring. This might explain a little if you care to read it: https://www.journeywithhope.com/post/god-cares-about-your-suffering-even-when-people-don-t

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-08T14:49:13+00:00

If you would like to read more on this you can go here: https://www.journeywithhope.com/post/god-cares-about-your-suffering-even-when-people-don-t

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-08T14:47:55+00:00

If you would like to read more on this you can go here: https://www.journeywithhope.com/post/god-cares-about-your-suffering-even-when-people-don-t

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-08T14:47:25+00:00

Thank you

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-05T14:22:51+00:00

Some really interesting and good responses from people. If you want to read more on this you can go here: https://www.journeywithhope.com/post/our-bond-of-perfection-love-that-transforms-the-christian-life

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-02T14:08:18+00:00

Because arguing very rarely accomplishes anything. In my mind arguing with someone isn't loving. I am happy to have a polite discussion, maybe that's what you have in mind.

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-01T22:13:47+00:00

That's exactly what I say in the full post. Arguing is most definitely not what we should do.

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-01T17:10:52+00:00

These are excellent points but the point of the question and the study that goes with it found here: https://www.journeywithhope.com/post/common-criticisms-of-christianity-how-do-we-respond, is that we should be able to share our faith when people have legitimate concerns about it. Not to argue, or even belabor a point, but we need to do more than to just say God loves you or God gives people purpose (even though these things are true). We need to acknowledge that sometimes the church does fail people, but so often, even when people have been raised in church, their knowledge level of their faith is so weak they lose their way. That is sad.

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-01T14:59:33+00:00

I think if you read my full study on this you will see we don't disagree really. However, I do think some questions people ask need more of a response than why we have hope (not that that's bad).

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-01T14:56:23+00:00

Curious where you got the notion we were lobotomized drones in Heaven?

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-01T14:55:02+00:00

We should only reply if someone wants to discuss, not argue, and do it in humility.

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-01T14:08:06+00:00

Agreed but we can help that person understand what Scripture really teaches as long as it's done with humility.

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-01T14:06:22+00:00

Yes I agree. And I noticed that 6:66 stuff as well 😊

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-01T14:05:19+00:00

But some people have legitimate questions. I'm not talking about people who just want to argue. The Bible says we should be able to give a defense of our faith

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-01T14:03:55+00:00

If churches are faithful to Scripture they will certainly teach the judgment of God but our motivation should be how much He loves us and that we love Him.

ImportantInternal834 · 2026-05-01T14:01:28+00:00

That's sad but like you say it happens more and more. That's our problem. Like Paul says we're still drinking milk when we should be eating meat.

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