According to studies done regarding negative perceptions that people outside the church have about Christianity, the top three complaints are that Christians are Antihomosexual, Hypocritical, and Judgmental. I get it. I understand why people can think that Christians are judgmental. I am not going to argue that point. I am going to complain about something else, though.
If you are a Christian you cannot just assume another Christian is being “judgmental” when they call you out on sin. It is not being judgmental. It is called accountability. Many times the reason people feel as if they are being judged in this circumstance, it is because they know they are missing the mark.
As Christians, we are held to a high standard of living, and we fall short a lot. We all do. Thank GOD that He is full of grace and mercy. Thank GOD that I can move on with life knowing that I am forgiven and my shortcomings are purified through the sacrifice on the cross. At the same time, we need to be able to approach each other in a loving way when it comes to sin. We cannot go at this thing alone, but we need others to rely on.
So, instead of getting defensive when another brother or sister approaches you, try to understand that they might really just be concerned with your wellbeing.
Just a thought.
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i think another part of it can be attributed to people calling themselves Christians. when both they and those around them know they are not living to that standard. it is often these people who proclaim Christianity but do not live to those standards that people see and judge the whole on. i think the church as a whole needs to take a look at itself and consider what does it mean to call yourselves a christian and should you really be saying you are. i think this simple action would change a lot of peoples perceptions both in and outside of the church.
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