Does Jesus really tells us to abandon people we disagree with?

[coryfly]

Funny how people who claim to be Christians actually know very little about the actual teachings of Christ. Why is this? Mainly, they are lazy and refuse to read God's Word. Pretty simple.

Bottom line: This guy should have helped a fellow human being, and by doing so he would have given powerful witness to the Love of God as embodied by Christ. Pretty simple concept. And, he should have been ready to give an answer to this fellow human being as to how and why he was so willing to help someone who had such different world view if given the opportunity. But, if that person was offended or refused the help because this man was openly Christian or was otherwise offended by his testimony, then he should move on and not waste any time doing so. This is where the part about "abandoning" comes in. You don't waste any more time with the person, but you attempt to render assistance nevertheless... Especially if it is in line with your duties in your job...

But that isn't what he did. So he 'abandoned' her first. That is the question that is asked that is sort of being twisted here into something else by some. I agree many Christians know little about the actual teachings of Christ. It isn't because they are lazy and don't read God's Word. It is because they don't understand it. They have their minds made up before they read based on their biases and views. They certainly do not understand context. For example, moving on to a different town a couple of thousand years ago is not the same as abandoning someone today because they are offended. That is lazy and definitely not what Jesus could call for in today's climate. Jesus didn't just speak to crowds that were begging for a drink. He doesn't expect that from us either. That is just an excuse to remain comfortable.

 

[prlyles]

The guy was simply playing the Jesus card as justification for being a jerk.

 

[chick_bleeds_carolina_blue]

Funny how people who claim to be Christians actually know very little about the actual teachings of Christ. Why is this? Mainly, they are lazy and refuse to read God's Word. Pretty simple.

Bottom line: This guy should have helped a fellow human being, and by doing so he would have given powerful witness to the Love of God as embodied by Christ. Pretty simple concept. And, he should have been ready to give an answer to this fellow human being as to how and why he was so willing to help someone who had such different world view if given the opportunity. But, if that person was offended or refused the help because this man was openly Christian or was otherwise offended by his testimony, then he should move on and not waste any time doing so. This is where the part about "abandoning" comes in. You don't waste any more time with the person, but you attempt to render assistance nevertheless... Especially if it is in line with your duties in your job...

Well the problem really is that this man actually is more loyal to his belief in Donald Trump than Jesus and he is just using the Jesus "card" to be the egotistical bully he really is, simple as that. He has Trump signs at all three of his businesses so he may want to consider trading them in for the Ten Commandments or something. One thing Trump has done is brought all the cockroaches out of hiding and they are showing their true colors...sadly, things we thought were actually going away with each generation.

 

[Nuk'EM Heels]

But that isn't what he did. So he 'abandoned' her first. That is the question that is asked that is sort of being twisted here into something else by some. I agree many Christians know little about the actual teachings of Christ. It isn't because they are lazy and don't read God's Word. It is because they don't understand it. They have their minds made up before they read based on their biases and views. They certainly do not understand context. For example, moving on to a different town a couple of thousand years ago is not the same as abandoning someone today because they are offended. That is lazy and definitely not what Jesus could call for in today's climate. Jesus didn't just speak to crowds that were begging for a drink. He doesn't expect that from us either. That is just an excuse to remain comfortable.

I told you what he should have done. What else do you want to answer the OP question? Not to be argumentative, but there are many LAZY Christians who won't read the Bible yet claim to know what it says. And, I certainly agree that there are many Christians who read the Bible, yet don't have understanding at least in part because of the reasons you cited.

 

[strummingram]

Well the problem really is that this man actually is more loyal to his belief in Donald Trump than Jesus and he is just using the Jesus "card" to be the egotistical bully he really is, simple as that. He has Trump signs at all three of his businesses so he may want to consider trading them in for the Ten Commandments or something. One thing Trump has done is brought all the cockroaches out of hiding and they are showing their true colors...sadly, things we thought were actually going away with each generation.

I'd say he was more loyal to his fear that people who support Bernie Sanders mean to do him harm. That works in reverse, too. When we label people based on certain things, we forget how we also have far more things in common than we have differences. I think THAT is one thing that the teachings of Jesus tries very hard to get across to us.

 

[Nuk'EM Heels]

I'd say he was more loyal to his fear that people who support Bernie Sanders mean to do him harm. That works in reverse, too. When we label people based on certain things, we forget how we also have far more things in common than we have differences. I think THAT is one thing that the teachings of Jesus tries very hard to get across to us.

I think you're absolutely correct! First and foremost, we are all SINNERS in need of God's grace and forgiveness.

 

[strummingram]

I think you're absolutely correct! First and foremost, we are all SINNERS in need of God's grace and forgiveness.

I wouldn't word it that way... but, we agree, so, I'm framing this.

 

[JuleZ '02 HEEL]

I wish I had a $1 for every car that I have seen with all 3 of the following bumper stickers Coexist , Pro-choice and Obama-Biden.

Saw a strange combo yesterday. Older, well-used Chevy short-cab pickup, with a pro-gun bumper sticker on either side of the tailgate. One was "Gun control is hitting your target" and the other was some variation on the "Guns don't kill people" theme; I didn't get a chance to read the punchline. The kicker was right in the middle, your favorite:

 

[Hark_The_Sound_2010]

Saw a strange combo yesterday. Older, well-used Chevy short-cab pickup, with a pro-gun bumper sticker on either side of the tailgate. One was "Gun control is hitting your target" and the other was some variation on the "Guns don't kill people" theme; I didn't get a chance to read the punchline. The kicker was right in the middle, your favorite:

Must be false. No way a gun owner can approve of coexisting. They're all hateful murders - Barry told me so.

 

[chick_bleeds_carolina_blue]

Must be false. No way a gun owner can approve of coexisting. They're all hateful murders - Barry told me so.

It was his wife's sticker! LOL

 

[HeelFan58]

Saw a strange combo yesterday. Older, well-used Chevy short-cab pickup, with a pro-gun bumper sticker on either side of the tailgate. One was "Gun control is hitting your target" and the other was some variation on the "Guns don't kill people" theme; I didn't get a chance to read the punchline. The kicker was right in the middle, your favorite:

He just had not got around to scraping it off.