Should a Christian act holier than thou?

[Dave Slayer]

Should a Christian act holier than thou? Lately, it seems to be the case with some of the members here.

 

[Adullam]

A Christian should BE holier than most thous. I wouldn't necessarily say holier than thee!

 

[MISFIT]

No, we are still human, we still can sin.

 

[Adullam]

No, we are still human, we still can sin.

Do you believe that men can be holy as God is?

 

[MISFIT]

No, we are still human, we still can sin.

Do you believe that men can be holy as God is?

No.

 

[Jon-Marc]

While we are commanded to be holy, that does not mean we should act as though we are better than others. A "holier than thou" attitude is sinful and turns people off. We need to remember that we were once unsaved and lost in our sins, and that the only difference is that we have been forgiven and given eternal life--something we never deserved and didn't earn. It was all by the grace of God.

 

[Adullam]

No, we are still human, we still can sin.

Do you believe that men can be holy as God is?

No.

Then why did Jesus finish His sermon on the mount with this command...be ye holy as your heavenly Father is holy?

 

[Adullam]

While we are commanded to be holy, that does not mean we should act as though we are better than others. A "holier than thou" attitude is sinful and turns people off. We need to remember that we were once unsaved and lost in our sins, and that the only difference is that we have been forgiven and given eternal life--something we never deserved and didn't earn. It was all by the grace of God.

:amen

 

[animal]

What is Holy? What makes God Holy? And how can anything be Holier than something else if only God is Holy?

 

[MISFIT]

Then why did Jesus finish His sermon on the mount with this command...be ye holy as your heavenly Father is holy?

So you really think a lowly human can be as GOD?

Define "Holy"

 

[Dave Slayer]

God also gave commandments, but He knew we could not keep them. I believe once we are saved, we can become more holy, more like Christ. But as long as we are living in the flesh, we will always fall short and will never become completely holy while we live on earth. It is true that once we are saved, God doesn't look at us as sinners, but we sill sin and fall short of the glory of God. We aren't saved because we sin less or because we try not to sin at all. We are saved because God loves us. The only time when we will be free of sin is when we are made perfect in heaven. Does this make any sense? Am I off the mark?

 

[MISFIT]

God also gave commandments, but He knew we could not keep them. I believe once we are saved, we can become more holy, more like Christ. But as long as we are living in the flesh, we will always fall short and will never become completely holy while we live on earth. It is true that once we are saved, God doesn't look at us as sinners, but we sill sin and fall short of the glory of God. We aren't saved because we sin less or because we try not to sin at all. We are saved because God loves us. The only time when we will be free of sin is when we are made perfect in heaven. Does this make any sense? Am I off the mark?

Sounds good to me Dave.

 

[mechanicdb]

Then why did Jesus finish His sermon on the mount with this command...be ye holy as your heavenly Father is holy?

Being holy and being holier than your neighbor are two different things. Was Jesus arrogant? was Jesus repugnant (except to the tax collectors in the synagogue )? Jesus talked to whores, touched leppers, spoke to sinners....

 

[Paidion]

The question should be:

Should a Christian act unholier than thou?

Unfortunately, this is the case far too often!

...as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in ALL your conduct; since it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy." I Peter 1:15,16 RSV

Don't try to tell us that it is impossible to be holy. God doesn't command us to do that which we are incapable of performing.

 

[MISFIT]

The question should be:

Should a Christian act unholier than thou?

Unfortunately, this is the case far too often!

...as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in ALL your conduct; since it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy." I Peter 1:15,16 RSV

Don't try to tell us that it is impossible to be holy. God doesn't command us to do that which we are incapable of performing.

My point was that it's impossible to be like GOD. But of course you will disagree with this too, because disagreeing is what you do.

 

[Paidion]

My point was that it's impossible to be like GOD. But of course you will disagree with this too, because disagreeing is what you do.

And what do you do? Agree with everyone? If so, in what capacity are you a "misfit"?

 

[MISFIT]

My point was that it's impossible to be like GOD. But of course you will disagree with this too, because disagreeing is what you do.

And what do you do? Agree with everyone? If so, in what capacity are you a "misfit"?

I agree with people IF they are right, unlike you who disagrees with everyone no matter what. And you try being a Christian in Utah and tell me what a MISFIT is.

 

[Kelli]

I think sometimes people may think we act Holier than thou, because we don't do things the world does. For instance, I asked a Cintas Representative (they sell first aid and lotions to businesses) ANYWAY... How much it would cost if I bought a bottle of their lotion, she told me the price and after she left, my co-worker said, just put one in your purse, no one will know. It was hard, I didn't know what to say without sounding holier than thou. I mumbled something unintelligible and changed the subject.

I would like some suggestions on how not to act holier than thou, and still walk the walk...

Thanks,
Kelli

 

[GojuBrian]

I think sometimes people may think we act Holier than thou, because we don't do things the world does. For instance, I asked a Cintas Representative (they sell first aid and lotions to businesses) ANYWAY... How much it would cost if I bought a bottle of their lotion, she told me the price and after she left, my co-worker said, just put one in your purse, no one will know. It was hard, I didn't know what to say without sounding holier than thou. I mumbled something unintelligible and changed the subject.

I would like some suggestions on how not to act holier than thou, and still walk the walk...

Thanks,
Kelli

If someone perceives doing what is right being holier than thou, well frankly, that's their problem.

They want you to go along and if you don't then "you think you are better than me?" comes out inevitably. In other words they are saying, "I know it's wrong and I would feel much less guilt if you went along too."

BTW, Paidon has agreed with me on more than one occasion.

 

[Kelli]

I think Paidon likes to play (for the lack of a better term) the devil's advocate, maybe to try to get people thinking??? :yes

Concerning my post, I know intellectually you are correct, but I have an extremely allowing people to think negatively about me... God has been working on that with me lately.