Does anybody really care WWJD?

[auntpolly]

What in the world <i>would</i> Jesus do?

As a Christian, I've always focused on what the Bible says about Jesus and even as a really little girl the thing I remember being taught about Him was that he loved everyone and never turned from anyone. I know that we all do un-Christian things every day, but are they defendable?

So when Christians ask themselves WWJD, and then do, instead, something that he did not do, or that for example, Paul did, how is that reconciled?

How is WWJD reconciled with spiritual elitism ? Does anybody really care what Jesus would do, or is that just a catchy slogan.

 

[dzneelvr]

Speaking for myself (and maybe others), I DO care. I do not care, however, for catchy slogans or "campaigns of the month" such as the WWJD one of a few years ago.
I think it is a good thing to get people thinking about it, but I prefer to do it in my own way.
That is the wonderful thing about faith--it is personal, creative, and unique. As a Christian, we should always strive to be non judgmental in how others choose to express their faith.
Just because I don't wear a red string around my wrist or have a WWJD button on my collar doesn't mean I'm not witnessing (nor does it mean those that wear them are).
WHAT ARE YOU DOING? That is the question. It starts with each of us extending our hand in goodness and faith each and every opportunity.

 

[auntpolly]

Originally posted by dzneelvr
[B As a Christian, we should always strive to be non judgmental in how others choose to express their faith.
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I agree - but what do you say to Christians who would discriminate and feel superior to those who choose differently than you?

 

[believe]

I care what Jesus would do. As a Christian I am to try to live like Him and to show Him (Christ) through me. I can only do that by studing the Bible and learning more about Him. I am human and make mistakes everyday. Do I repent and try again? Yes. Do I sometimes fail again..? Yes. I am so thankful that my God is a forgiving God and knows my true heart.

I love everyone, but it does not mean I accept their choices. If they are acting against God's word I am to stand firm. I don't act rude towards them, I either remove myself from the situation or tell them I don't agree with them.

I do not have to defend what I do to anyone, I am accountable to God.

I am not sure what you mean by spiritual elitism.

 

[auntpolly]

Originally posted by believe
I don't act rude towards them, I either remove myself from the situation or tell them I don't agree with them.

Is that what Jesus did? I mean, do you still hang out with them?

I don't mean this as a rhetorical question - I want to know if we really try to do what Jesus did, or if there are things in the Bible that "trump" what Jesus did.

 

[Spinning]

I always thought it should be WWJWYTD
What would Jesus want you to do.
I try my best to do this even in hard sitituations but to be truthful I don't always. Or I think about it later and wish I did something different. and if I can correct it I can.

 

[believe]

Originally posted by auntpolly
Is that what Jesus did? I mean, do you still hang out with them?

I don't mean this as a rhetorical question - I want to know if we really try to do what Jesus did, or if there are things in the Bible that "trump" what Jesus did.

As I said they are times I remove myself from the situation. When I am in situations that are 'controversial' I pray and act on what I feel the Lord is leading me to do.

 

[auntpolly]

sorry double post

 

[auntpolly]

So you don't look to the Bible and what Jesus did? I'm not trying to badger you and I'm sorry I'm picking on you because you are nice enough to answer my question. But I really want to know - do Christians really care what Jesus did?

 

[believe]

Not every situation is in the Bible. The Holy Spirit leads me, which is Christ.

 

[auntpolly]

Originally posted by believe
Not every situation is in the Bible. The Holy Spirit leads me, which is Christ.

For instance.....

(I wish some other Christians would help you out here - you are being very nice and patient with my questions - thank you)

 

[Pop Daddy]

I think your just mad the Christain vote helped get Bush back in the White House

 

[BuckNaked]

Originally posted by Pop Daddy
I think your just mad the Christain vote helped get Bush back in the White House

Ya think?

 

[auntpolly]

Nice attempt at changing the subject when you don't want to answer the question! Smooth!

the question - it's a simple one - if Jesus didn't deal with something in the Bible, how do you know you are doing what he would do?
BTW The Salvation army thread got me thinking about this, not the election.

 

[helenabear]

Originally posted by auntpolly
the question - it's a simple one - if Jesus didn't deal with something in the Bible, how do you know you are doing what he would do?

I think Amanda already answered this one for you. I have faith that just becuase it wasn't addressed in the Bible, that I am being lead in the right direction... that the Holy Spirit is guiding me to make the right choices on how to deal with a situation. Do I know for sure I've done it "right"? Not 100%... but through Him I feel when I've done right and wrong, so I would imagine if I didn't get it right, I would have a certain feeling inside letting me know I need to try again and make better choices the next time that situation would to come up again.

As for the rest, yes I do think WWJD... I don't need to wear something on me to feel it. I think the question is just if Jesus were in your shoes, what would He do... I just hope I am listening enough to Him to get it right

 

[auntpolly]

Originally posted by helenabear
I think Amanda already answered this one for you. I have faith that just becuase it wasn't addressed in the Bible, that I am being lead in the right direction... that the Holy Spirit is guiding me to make the right choices on how to deal with a situation.

I apologize - I know she said that and I believe you both. But for instance, in the Salvation army thread, for instance, someone said that they were against homosexuality because the Bible said that was the right thing to do. But if Jesus didn't deal with it, how do you know it's the right thing. If you don't agree with homosexuality, you are saying that you get that answer from prayer? God tells you that it's right in prayer?

 

[helenabear]

No need to apologize... I do understand what you are asking now. I have to say upfront, that by no means am I a perfect person or sometimes even a very good Christian. So my answer works for me, and possibly only me. Others might find the answer to be different.

To address specifically your example there... if I were to have struggles with the issue of homosexuality, I would personally close my eyes and quietly have a "conversation with God" (more of how I look at prayer from my point of view). I would honestly ask any questions I had of Him with that, and then ask for guidance to know what was right and what was wrong. Now where I am not perfect at all is the idea of prayer... prayer shouldn't be done just once a day or week... or only when you need it. There is an idea of "living prayer" where you learn to listen to/for Him at all times... in that yes, I would get an answer.

Again this is me and only me... I cannot speak for others.

 

[wdwfam]

I think you are missing the point given. We as people don't always know what to do or say in difficult situations. Jesus on the other hand did. We make mistakes and don't always treat people kindly or fairly. We do have the words of the Bible that addresses certain things that are sinful. Christians should be ready to try to teach people and not judge. It's not our job.
We have to study the scriptures and pray that we are handling things properly. Do I care what Jesus did? Certainly, that's what we (my family) use as a guide to live our lives. Remember, He didn't sin - we do.

 

[Miss Jasmine]

Originally posted by auntpolly
I apologize - I know she said that and I believe you both. But for instance, in the Salvation army thread, for instance, someone said that they were against homosexuality because the Bible said that was the right thing to do. But if Jesus didn't deal with it, how do you know it's the right thing. If you don't agree with homosexuality, you are saying that you get that answer from prayer? God tells you that it's right in prayer?

The Bible is the Word of God, it means as much as whatever Jesus did. Remember there is God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. One does not trump the other. In the Bible (God's holy word) it says homosexuality is a sin. However, it does not say it is a greater sin than any other. Sin is sin.

 

[auntpolly]

Originally posted by wdwfam
I think you are missing the point given. Remember, He didn't sin - we do.

I'm really trying to get the point!

But you're saying that, for example, the Salvation Army is sinning for denying help to homosexuals?

I'm really trying very hard to understand this: We have very strong ideas about what a Christian would do, but I'm not always sure they have anything to do with what Jesus would do.

Let's just concentrate on homosexuality for a minute - how do we know what Jesus would want us to do? How does a Christian come to the conclusion that it's wrong. I know, for example what Paul said, but where did <i>he</i> get it? And the stuff in the Old testament - well, isn't Jesus the new covenant?

I'm not trying to rude - I really want to know.