“Outsiders may not always come to the right conclusions about
Christians, but many describe us perfectly. Moreover, even if they don’t
have it all correct, it is a sad fact that we do not give them
sufficient evidence to the contrary”

“Hypocrisy is failing to acknowledge the inconsistencies in our life.
It is denial”

“Arrogance is perhaps the most socially acceptable form of sin in the
church today. In this culture of abundance, one of the only ways Satan
can keep Christians neutralized is to wrap us up in pride. Conceit slips
in like drafts of cold air in the winter. We don’t see it, but
outsiders can sense it.”

But, well, I do think I made a point, no? Christians should be conscientious of their behavior, because they are ambassadors of Christ’s teachings. Non-Christians who notice bad Christian behavior, may develop a negative opinion of Christ. Also, Christians who are just terrible unkind rude hypocritical people might be risking their own salvation.

I interact with many non-Christians, that is why I am concerned about Jesus and Christianity looking good. You don’t have to agree with any I say – but that doesn’t change how Christianity and Christians are generally viewed in a negative light by non-Christians. The book “UnChristian” by David Kinnaman explains this situation better than I ever possibly could.

I am by no means perfect, but I am conscientious of how my behavior reflects on my God. He loves me, and guides me. I don’t want to make him look foolish.

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I’m Japanese. I’m all for shaming (unless its of the sick/old/infirm). Jesus shamed people all the time in the Bible, like the Pharisees.

I never really understood the concept of guilt-based morality (maybe that’s why I had problems being a Catholic, lol). I mean, guilt-morality involves judging your behavior by your own moral compass. Which strikes me as a conflict of interest. I mean, I believe everyone has a general sense of right and wrong. So, when someone does something wrong, they usually know from the get-go. It was intentional. I find, bad people don’t actually regret their sins. Hence, why jerks are jerks, year after year. It can be comforting to think evil people lie awake at night, struggling to cope with the guilt of their transgressions – but alas that probably isn’t the case. They’re just terrible people. Its an unpleasant fact of life.

So bring on the shame!

It works. Moderately well. Like giving sellers negative ratings on Ebay when item does not arrive in condition described (if it arrives at all).