What happened to Christian love?

[sentrasersr20de]

If we love people, we will share the Gospel with them. Romans 10:17 tells us, "Faith comes by hearing and by hearing the Word of Christ". If people don't understand the bad news then the Good News wont make sense. People who don't think they have a fatal disease will think you're crazy if you try to give them the cure. The 10 Commandments give us the clear warning signs that we have offended God. A lie makes us a liar and all liars will have their part in the lake of fire. Repent and believe.

[BondSlaveSoldier]

Agreed.

[oopsmybad707]

I was totally feeling ya bro what happened to inviting people who are poor and invitng into our houses at church meetings.... It seems like all christians are putting on a show and are very individualistic.. Everyone else is out for themselves...

[Lanais2]

I think you are adorable, and i respect what you have to say.

[BondSlaveSoldier]

Hahaha, thank you very much.

[veritas89g]

I love this video... it's nice to see other guys my age with real faith. Stay strong bro

[kjohnson777]

To save them you show love. Through your love God is seen.

[Ygeianism]

Thank you for your insight. Sadly, true conversion is rare nowadays. It's obvious when certain "Christians" say or act in contradiction to what our Bible teaches.

[June821]

That is what happens when you destroy relationship and go for religion, relationship with God teaches you how to act as a real Christian and the sanctification changes the way we walk, talk, sleep, and interact, it teaches in the bible to let our behavior show our character and people will come and take interest in us.

[Aegis051]

It's sad to see that you are correct people in my Church judge all the time, things that don't even concern them like inner City Youths which they equate to bieng Yobbish Criminals and that sort bring back Agape Love

I would so agree

[Dimitrignome]

We have enough religion to make us hate, but not enough to make us love one another.

When and IF you get to heaven, you'll have to explain to god why you carried out things he finds awful..in his name. But hey, I'm just an atheist. What the hell do i know of salvation?

[BondSlaveSoldier]

Actually, I agree with you for the most part. Romans 14:11-12 seems to be suggesting that all men whether "in Christ" or not will have to give an account for their actions to God. 1 Corinthians 3:12-15 seems to suggest the same thing.

[BondSlaveSoldier]

(Part 2)

Christianity is suppose to be love-centered, but there's a few problems: many don't follow that, and many have a skewed view of Christian love in the sense that they believe pointing out sin is being judgemental, when in actuality it is following the biblical view of agape love and concerning yourself with a person's spiritual wellbeing. It also very much depends on how one points out sin as well. There is a right and wrong way to do it.

[Dimitrignome]

I suppose so. All i've ever had done to me was apparently the wrong way, because i was raised in a Christian home that was not at all religious, But when i grew up, People frightened me in the wrong way about god. I do find solice in the fact that there are christians outthere who do care deeply about my spirtiual well being as you put it, i really do. But this is my life choice, and i wish for them to accept it and stop harassing me to believe in something i just can't.

[BondSlaveSoldier]

That's what I like about posting here on Youtube. It's not forcing anything upon anyone.  A person chooses whether or not to expose themselves to this material, and by commenting on the material one opens the door for discussion. Afterwards, the viewer/commenter can make a logical conclusion of their own, and if need be, continue to dialouge with the video's poster. I like to keep things mellow like that. : )

Thanks for sharing your thoughts man, I appreciate it.

[Dimitrignome]

Thank for the same thing my fellow youtuber.

[jinj0mafia]

Bible's like Niv kjv,nkjv,esv,etc. but that is my opinion

[jinj0mafia]

zaphaniah isnt even one of the 66 books of the "real" Bibles

[BondSlaveSoldier]

What do you mean by "real" Bible? A statement like that is going to need some explanation... ^_^;

[Dimitrignome]

I'm thinking he/she is talking about the different sects of christianity which a fair few have different bibles, or at least books within it.

[MaskedCartoon]

VIOLENCE IN THE BIBLE CAUSED SHOOTINGS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY:

"I will sweep away everything in all your land," says the LORD. "I will sweep away both people and animals alike...And I will destroy those who used to worship me but now no longer do. They no longer ask for the LORD's guidance or seek my blessings." (Zephaniah 1:2-6 NLT)

[BondSlaveSoldier]

... Huh?

So what you're saying is someone misinterpreted a passage and started shooting people, so that makes the Bible bad? That's pretty fallacious.

[riversoflivingwater]

THE MUSLIMS AND MORMONS BELIEVE IF THEY HEAR THE GOSPEL. DID YOU KNOW MANY HAVE NOT HEARD THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT OR THE STORY OF NICODEMUS OR THE WOMAN AT THE WELL OR THE LORDS PRAYER?

WHEN THEY HEAR THESE TRUTHS MANY, IF NOT MOST, BELIEVE.

We love our enemies because it is our job.

It does not mean it is supposed to be pleasant or that you like it.

Loving your enemy is constructive and is our job. The rewards of this labor are great.

[butterflyhope333]

I'm with you, I really did not like the way that some people attacked Dan Brown for writting the Da Vinci Code by puting him down insteated of peaceful talking about our faith and personaly leaving Brown out for he should be loved with agape love. So many people to day put others down for their faith and that is wrong. You are a good young man and I wise there more people in the world that where like you. God bless and agape.

[siamusal]

As a muslim I do see the meaning of love you mentioned, but did not understand what it could be meant by in BIBLE. I advice you to see the meaning of love in CORAN. GOD is greater then any book.

[BondSlaveSoldier]

With all due respect, I'm curious as to why you would advise me to seek the meaning of love within the Qur'an. Yeshua (Jesus) teaches us to love the LORD above all else, to love our neighbors as ourselves, and love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. I judge all love by these teachings... why then should I consider a different teaching?

God is greater than both book and temple/church, for the Holy Spirit of God dwells within our hearts: temples of living stone.

[igotmylunchbox]

when was there christian love

[BondSlaveSoldier]

What do you define as love?

[igotmylunchbox]

well not calling me a satenist(im an atheist) and stop kicking kids out of schools for not being a christion. but i thank in a couple of years hopefully all christians would be good kinda like you.

[eamber246]

Very nice video. U took the words right out of me. I've been seeing the same thing on YouTube. It is sad that some "Christians" are without LOVE. U r a very young, yet very mature individual. Wisdom here.

[matttube777]

congratulations on stating the Preeminence of Love of Jesus. Change and conversion of millions will only come by a Love Revival when the body of Christ unites in the perfect union of Love. Col. 3:14

[Enoch2]

Thank you for these sincere words of wisdom, love and forgiveness. You're right when you say not to curse! Return good for evil, and it will be better for us in the end. \\ I agree about the uncourageousness of satire. Bless you.!!!

[carpentersdaughter2]

I made the mistake of making a video that would never bring a Muslim to Christ. I finally took it down, not because of his death threats but because of the Holy Spirits conviction.

[BondSlaveSoldier]

I hear you on that. That's part of the whole "growing up" process as a Christian though, is letting God slap you on the wrist. I've had my fair share of discipline from the Holy Spirit... the real key is if we listen and learn from it though. ^_^

[carpentersdaughter2]

It doesn't matter how old we are in the Lord, we sure still make mistakes. Like you said, the most important is learning from it. God Bless, Linda

[Jeremyguru]

Does the "holy spirit" talk to you? If so, what does She say? What does Her voice sound like?

[jfranklins]

Christians are supposed to love one another but if you think God approves of Islam you are sadly mistaken. Islam denies the Diety, death,(Blood), and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Islam is the spirit of anti-christ. Christians are to utterly reject and hate such wickedness. Look at the Old Testament...God always commanded that false idols and religions be utterly destroyed. The LORD hasnt changed. You my friend need to read your Bible rather than spout some liberal un-biblical concept of "love".

[jfranklins]

I agree with much of your video but I think you're misinterpreting "love your enemy". Of course we desire all men to be saved and to come to the knowlege of the truth...but God never commands us to compromise the truth and purity of the Gospel in the process. God bless you and your ministry.

[BondSlaveSoldier]

Wow, um... let's see, either there are some gross misunderstandings here or you and I's concepts of biblical enterpretation greatly differ here, and I'm hoping it's the former (by the way, I am anything but liberal ;) ). I never said I approve of Islam; as a matter of fact, I find the parallels between anti-christ and the Mahdi quite bone chilling. I'm going to send you a note, because I'm getting some mixed feelings here that need to be cleared up.

[matthew871]

Interesting what you said about satire! But Jesus is an idol. Idols are bad. Idolatry is bad. I cannot write this without considerable hypocrisy.

I wonder if Paul, in 1st Corinthians 14:1, when he said "spiritual," if he meant "abstract"?

[matthew871]

Maybe Jesus, when he was telling the Pharisees that they were hypocrites, maybe he was smiling when he yelled that.

[matthew871]

Next year for Christmas I'm making sure my list is full of only abstract items!

[bekkynixon]

Jesus is not an idol. Jesus is GOD. God clothed in flesh, but nonetheless, GOD.

To worship an idol is to worship one other than God. Jesus said, "to see me is to see the Father." In the same way, to worship Jesus is to worship the Father.

[pdiddles03]

telling someone a cult is wrong like islam is not wrong. its our duty to expose cults. and study these things. the cult is diff than the person. they are not 1.

[BondSlaveSoldier]

I agree. Many people tend not to view it that way though unfortunately, and assume that because we expose dark deeds and false religions that we're attacking the people themselves. :/

[pdiddles03]

I won't lie, even i am guilty of that sometimes. I try not to though. I want to tell you also, u might want to read about what the bible says about men with long hair and women with short hair

[BondSlaveSoldier]

I'm sure I've been guilty of the same thing as well...

Also concerning 1 Cor. 11:1-16, the passage I believe you're refering to, I'll send you a mail. I tried to post it all here, but it's much too long ^_^;

[zitan17]

the end times are upon us dude. you had better have on the armor of God.

[bekkynixon]

I'm sure he does, but that is hardly your concern. Without love there is no spiritual gift that can save you. Focus on walking in love and encourage others to do so, or your words will be empty and lifeless.