Top 10 Biggest Things Christians Struggle With
The truth behind any religion is that it is based on faith. Faith is not factual. There are scientific possibilities in existence that allow both sides of the debate to argue that the other side is wrong, but the truth is that we don't have the proof, and we (almost absolutely) never will.
What many atheists fail to recognize is that their belief in there not being any afterlife or God is just that - a belief. They have "faith" that there is no God. That is all. They do not "know." Christians do not "know." They believe. We believe. I believe.
And no, having trust does not mean that we "know." I trust that there is a God. That is my faith. My religion. And if you don't believe in the same thing, then you have an equal, opposing religion.
Generalization hurts people no matter what the conversation is about. Christianity is certainly no different.
There's a certain misconception that when you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you suddenly become sin-free. He simply gives you a chance to repent, not to be perfect. It also doesn't mean that sinning makes you less of a Christian. It just makes you human.
I have some personal problems that have been driving me crazy for years. I just want it to end.
For some reason or another, we get weak in the faith, we turn against God, we stop going to church... But in the end, His love prevails. I don't let a spiritual fall derail me. It's simply a chance to get closer to God when I come back.
A serious struggle in a Christian life is hypocrisy. We tend to preach and rebuke, and that makes it seem like we are not allowed to sin at all or that we aren't allowed to fall away from God or forget praying before bed or a meal. It makes us hypocrites when we sin, and we don't like acknowledging it, but it's true.
I refuse to blame all the horror in life on the idea that "God works in mysterious ways." I struggle with the thought that God would let evil things happen and just say it's because He's mysterious. I believe God weeps at the terrible state of the world and that a time will come when He does do something about it.
It is the Holy Spirit who interprets the word of God. You can read the same scriptures on different occasions and take something new from them every time. That is the beauty of the word of God.
Also, the word of God is very clear on homosexuality and touches on the issue of feminism. I think it is important to remember that, though God loves the sinner, He does hate the sin. Homosexuality and anything else that goes against the order of God is indeed sin, not a cultural difference.
If you choose to adopt certain beliefs or values, please own them and ask God to show you the truth rather than trying to change the Bible or its message to suit your own lifestyle or beliefs.
I don't know God's plan for me, so I don't know if my plans align with His. Is this what God wants me to do with my life? I really don't know.
There's always the temptation to steal, lie, and cheat - for everyone. But Christians struggle with this a lot because of the extra guilt that happens when we give in, or simply because of the fact that we struggle with temptation at all.
If we're born again in Christ, why do I still want to sin sometimes? I don't know myself.
That's like fighting against human nature.
Sometimes it doesn't seem important, and that's just the way it is. However, doing both pays off a lot in spiritual growth and maintaining your faith.
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Wondering if you said the right thing, felt it enough in your heart, or thinking, "If I was saved, I wouldn't sin like this," etc.
Just because most (I think) of us don't support it doesn't mean we have a phobia! It's so annoying, honestly.
I am Christian, yet I highly support LGBTQ and am bisexual myself.
They're slowing down the progression of scientific education because they are afraid that science will find answers about life, the universe, and so on.
Letting go can be the hardest, yet most rewarding thing we can do.
This doesn't just apply to Christianity, but other religions as well. Some religious groups can't leave each other alone.