Sunbiz1
Well-Known Member
God is sovereign, we are responsible.Living as Christ did isn't possible for mankind because we are all helpless sinners and fall short Every time. Jesus exposed the hypocrasy of the religious leaders when he came to earth because they claimed to keep the law, but Christ exposed their hypocrasy. Being a Christian is having faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. His grace is imputed to anyone who BELEIVES he died for them on the cross. It's our faith that is counted for righteousness, not the way we live because we cannot save our selves. Yes Jesus did set an example and we should try to live by those guides for sure, but it was to show us how mankind cannot live up to Gods perfection. That's why salvation is a free gift from God.
The problem most have with Christianity isn't the message, but rather Christian and Catholic churches.
As in their behavior outside the church is often no better than the pagans, which drives unbelievers further from the Gospel truth.
We are called to develop a relationship with Christ, which takes work; another reason weak Christians blow it off.
To All:
Herb isn't mentioned anywhere in the Bible; and we were created with an endocannabinoid system of brain receptors.
While alcohol is a proven poison our bodies try to eliminate, and of course; is discussed in the Bible.