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Independence or Indifference

A Christian who has an haughty, independent, self-confidence about themselves and their religious mindset should not be trusted.

Nor should a Christian who is indifferent about Jesus Christ. Caring little about him personally.

Unfortunately I think I have been both.

Independence from Jesus Christ or Indifference about Jesus Christ. Which is worse?

I’m not sure one is worse … maybe it is the same attitude expressed by different personalities. Neither has much time or consideration for the one they claim as Lord.

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Truly Trusting People

Jesus Christ is beginning a new creation … starting over. A new universe, a new government. He even is repairing all relationships in himself.

How does that work?


If Jesus Christ lives within my friends then I can develop trust of Christ in them. He is the great equalizer. If they’ve laid down their old identity and life and taken up a new one in Christ then:

I can begin to see them no longer as superior to me; and to be resisted.

Or no longer inferior to me; to be controlled or dominated or looked down upon.

We can now truly begin to trust one another, and know one another as equals if Christ lives within us both.

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conflict
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Ok With Conflict

When someone says or posts something you disagree with:

Do not:

  • Scoff in silence at them!
  • Gossip about their “bad” attitude!
  • Ignore them!
  • Insult them !
    Make assumptions about their motives!
  • Argue with them behind their back!
  • Make a straw man to misrepresent what they are saying. (This is lying)
  • Have the attitude of someone who just wants to crush their opponents.

Do:

  • Talk to them to understand their motive!
  • Challenge them!
  • Disagree with them confidently and with kindness.
  • Have the attitude that conflict is simply the pursuit of truth.

That’s love!

That’s just how things are …in the kingdom of heaven!

If we really love God and people, (and are not just religious drones), we will be willing to do conflict and confrontation.

Not constantly and with aggression, but whenever it’s needed, with love.

Jesus brings great conflict to humanity, right where it is needed and when it is needed, just role with it.

Avoiding conflict is sometimes avoiding Jesus Christ.

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