How Do I Handle Persecution? - Page 2

smellycat · 12-15-2007, 03:11 AM

trust jesus.

Mark_18 · 12-15-2007, 04:56 AM

I pray for the mislead chruch-goers around the world.

Boanerges · 12-15-2007, 05:13 AM

For those cannot love someone different than themselves they are but babes in Christ. Unfortuneately some never get past infancy.

spokenfor · 12-16-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chosen129

Being persecuted by the world is one thing but its another when the people persecuting you are the christians who attend your church that you look up to. Ever since ive started going to my current church of about 3 years ive been accused of many things from the congregation and i dont think i can handle it anymore, these people are supposed to be there for me and help me to not get into things that are bad for me, not create the things for me to get into. I am sick of being judged by them, im not perfect but im trying everyday to be more and more better. i wish they could just accept me for who i am. so in conclusion i would like to ask you how should i handle the persecution that im getting from the staff and friends of mine at my church?

Leave the church.

Find another one where the Love of God is being shown. Not where a bunch of Pharisees are running around.

Whirlwind · 12-18-2007, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by smellycat

trust jesus.

BINGO!

LivingWaters · 12-18-2007, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chosen129

Being persecuted by the world is one thing but its another when the people persecuting you are the christians who attend your church that you look up to. Ever since ive started going to my current church of about 3 years ive been accused of many things from the congregation and i dont think i can handle it anymore, these people are supposed to be there for me and help me to not get into things that are bad for me, not create the things for me to get into. I am sick of being judged by them, im not perfect but im trying everyday to be more and more better. i wish they could just accept me for who i am. so in conclusion i would like to ask you how should i handle the persecution that im getting from the staff and friends of mine at my church?

Before we all jump to conclusions here, I believe we need some more detail. You say you have attended this church for three years now? That is great! It's good to become involved with a church family. You say you have been "accused" of many things by the congregation. Be specific if you can so that we can offer the best advice. Are these accusations true? Is it an accusation or a helping hand? Often times when we are mired in our own troubles, we see the offers of help around us as offensive attacks on us. I'm not saying this is the case here, but I do pray you search your soul for truth in anything they may say to you. Are they mean about it? Condescending? What bad things are they "creating" for you to get into? Are they truly judging you? As in, are they saying "we are concerned because we see this behavior" or are they saying "you are going to hell because you are.....". There is a huge difference between the two. First ask yourself, are these people saying things to me because they love me and want to see me as a better person, or are they truly casting you into the pit of Hell? When you can answer these questions, as a pastor I would love to give you insight. I just need some more information. Bless you.

DaveS · 12-18-2007, 08:34 PM

Usually anger, then sympathy. I usually try and argue my point, about Jesus, God, creation of the world, or whatever has started the conversation. Usually this goes well, unless the person is stubborn to the word, or is mocking me instead of trying to prove their points. Thats usually followed by anger, then followed by sympathy.

smellycat · 12-18-2007, 08:48 PM

don,t get offended by the evil spirit controlling there words.they have no idea just muppets on a evil string.

Jesusfreak73 · 03-02-2008, 03:55 AM

Your situation sounds horrible. Have you prayed for them? If they don't start treating you right I would speak to the pastor about it. He may have a solution. If he doesn't, pray for direction. I'm just curious about what is keeping you there.

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DaveS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London Ontario Canada Posts: 272 Rep Power: 1	Usually anger, then sympathy. I usually try and argue my point, about Jesus, God, creation of the world, or whatever has started the conversation. Usually this goes well, unless the person is stubborn to the word, or is mocking me instead of trying to prove their points. Thats usually followed by anger, then followed by sympathy. __________________ Free Bible for Canadians: http://www.freebibleforyou.org/

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smellycat Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: uk Posts: 5,533 Rep Power: 7	don,t get offended by the evil spirit controlling there words.they have no idea just muppets on a evil string.

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Jesusfreak73 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Grand Rivers, Ky Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Your situation sounds horrible. Have you prayed for them? If they don't start treating you right I would speak to the pastor about it. He may have a solution. If he doesn't, pray for direction. I'm just curious about what is keeping you there.