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Q: Why is it that people openly hate on God and Christianity? It’s everywhere. I rarely see or hear about people making fun of other religions, always ours!  I’m not saying other religions should be hated on too, but why do they hate Christianity so profoundly? A: Because their sinful nature is at emnity with God. They're enemies of God and truth.  Romans 8:6–8   “For to set the mind on the flesh is death...For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot...  Romans 1:28–32, mentions people who, “being filled with all unrighteousness,” act against God in thought and deed. Colossians 1:21 says they are “alienated from and enemies of God in their minds by wicked works”.  Romans 1:28 " And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God , God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which ought not to be done." John 3:19–20   “And this is the judgment: the light has come...

God, through the Bible has been very clear that he hates lies, falsehood, and deception. From a biblical perspective, this makes perfect sense: God is truth (John 14:6), and anything contrary to His nature—including lying—is sin and worthy of judgment. Lying is an assault on God's character Let's look at some verses to understand this better. Proverbs 6:16–19 "There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers." Nothing could be clearer, God hates lying, both in casual speech and in false witness (perjury, slander, or deception). It's not just disapproved—it’s an abomination to Him. Proverbs 12:22 “Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight.” “Abomination” is the strongest term...

Q: I can't find where Jesus said to not annoy people when sharing the gospel. No matter where we share Christianity, at work, in town, door to door, or anywhere... people will be annoyed. A:  We are told to Go into all the World and Preach the Gospel. That is what we are called to do. And when we go we are to give answers with gentleness, care and lovingly share the truth.  There are more false converts in churches (and false religions claiming to be Christian with those addl false converts) than actually saved people. But among the true converts, those who love God will share the gospel. They will serve in ministries too. Some will get equipped and join the church outreach team and make time to go into town or d2d.  The purpose is not to gain numbers of bodies in the pews but to share the gospel, plant seeds, and be faithful servants of Christ. If they get saved & come to our church, great. If not then we still obeyed the commission and cared enough to plant seeds; w...

We need to define hatred, not as the world redefines it but as God has defined it.  Today the world calls good evil and evil good , just as God said they would. And that they would exchange the truth for a lie . (1) Hatred is fine if justified. God hates sin, we should too. If you hate people that's wrong(2), but it is another thing if you are having difficulty telling the difference between people hating this sin, and them hating the people committing the sins.  Moral disagreement isn't hate.  Warning people of God’s judgment of evil is an act of love, not hate. What has God said on hate?  "The boastful shall not stand before your eyes; you hate all evildoers." Psalm 5:5  "The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence." Psalm 11:5  "As it is written, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” Romans 9:13 "Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord? And do I not loathe those who rise up against you? I hate them wi...

Q: Never seen people angrier and full of hate than devoted Christians. If God exists, it feels like he wouldn't be happy with any of them   A: I've never met any "hateful" or "angry" Christians in my 36 years as a believer, and ive traveled the world, been to many cities, lived in many states and countries and been in several churches.  🤔I did meet a Christian couple who refused to repent of sin and were disciplined by the church, and heard of one other lady, but those were internal church congregation matters, (being handled biblically because it had to go that far). Christians deal with Christians before Gid disciplines them cuz that escalates it and can be 👀😬 a sin leading to death.   Galatians 6:1 Brothers, even if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness God is pleased with those who are His. Scripture is clear on that in the NT. They do His will, love and obey Him, and follow Him. R...