Are most Muslims terrorists?

[rizen1]

http://www.christiananswers.net/q-eden/islamterrorism.html

With so many terrorist acts committed by people calling themselves Muslims during the last 30 years, it is understandable that many non-Muslims might be confused. Are most Muslims terrorists, or terrorists in training?

Our friends at Frontiers have a great deal of experience with Muslims. They are a Bible-believing, international Christian group that has worked for many years with huge numbers of Muslims worldwide. From their abundant experience, they report: "The only good Muslims are most Muslims… The overwhelming majority of Muslims are peace-loving, hospitable people." (See "Why should Christians love Muslims?" and "How can I as a Christian woman befriend Muslim women?" for more information.) Most other Westerners who have taken the time to get to know Muslim men and women agree with these statements.

Terry Madison, U.S. President of Open Doors, a Christian ministry that also deals with thousands of Muslims, says Christians should not think of all Arabs as terrorists. "Most of them are decidedly not terrorists; they are victimized as we are by the actions of a radical few. Imagine what it must be like for Arab Americans today. They bear suspicions and anger, frustrations and hatred of many of our fellow American citizens. If we create an enemy image of the Arabs and the followers of Islam, it is impossible for us to love them. If we hate them, it will be impossible for us to be motivated to share the Gospel with them." [September 12, 2001, Mission Network News]

Muslim extremists make up only a fraction of the Muslim world, yet they receive most of the attention because of the terror they cause. Would it be fair to equate Christianity with such “Christian” marrings as the Branch Davidians of Waco, Texas (David Koresh) or Jim Jones of The People's Temple?

Are you aware that Muslim people often mistake Madonna, MTV, and Hollywood films as being “Christian” just because they come from America, a Christian nation? Most Christians are horrified when they learn of such misconceptions, and likewise it is similarly unjust to label all or most Muslims as extremists or terrorists. Our Muslim neighbors are often just as horrified at such atrocious acts of violence as we are, yet they are the brunt of threats and attacks after each incident of terrorism floods the media.

Rather than strike out at Muslims in anger, Christians must be held to the higher standard, Christ's standard, of loving them. And by your love they may see Christ reflected in you and come to a personal encounter with Jesus. Although unreported by the media, there is evidence that God is moving mightily among Muslims and drawing them to Himself. Perhaps God has called you to be His messenger of peace in such a time as this.

 

[Ruck4Jesus]

I almost had a heart attack when I read the title of this topic, so thank you for answering your question with a 'no'. Of course most Muslims are not terrorists, just as most Christians are not abortion clinic bombers. Muslims believe in faith, prayer, and unity, just as Christians do.

 

[David777]

Dear Rizen 1.

Great thread Rizen1, agree totally. But, is this the Fundamentalists, that are the terrorists?

Are politics and the Quran interwoven? Sunni and Shiite?

I have never read the Quran. I speak from ignorance regarding the content of the Quran. I thought the Quran mentions that Muslims can kill infidels?

I think I will have to obtain a copy myself and sort this out.

 

[Property Of God]

Great thread Rizen1, agree totally. But, is this the Fundamentalists, that are the terrorists?

Are politics and the Quran interwoven? Sunni and Shiite?

I have never read the Quran. I speak from ignorance regarding the content of the Quran. I thought the Quran mentions that Muslims can kill infidels?

I think I will have to obtain a copy myself and sort this out.

O believers, take not Jews and Christians as friends; they are friends of each other. Those of you who make them his friends is one of them. God does not guide an unjust people. - 5:54

When you meet the unbelievers, smite their necks, then when you have made wide slaughter among them, tie fast the bonds, then set them free, either by grace or ransom, until the war lays down its burdens. - 47:4


The unbelievers among the People of the Book (Christians and Jews) and the pagans shall burn forever in the fire of hell. They are the vilest of all creatures. - 98:51

When the sacred months are over, slay the idolaters wherever you find them. Arrest them, besiege them, and lie in ambush everywhere for them. - 9:5

David777 I read the Koran more than once because it was required by my school in the Middle east, and I wanted to read it so when I get into a debate with a muslim, I'd know what to talk about (they loved to debate)

I'm not against muslims as people, but I'm 110% against the Koran and "Allah" because they're full of evil and hatred. I read enough Koran and met enough muslims to stick to my opinion.

 

[Ruck4Jesus]

"If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them:
Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place;
And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.
And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear."
Deuteronomy 21:18-21

"Your male and female slaves are to come from the nations around you; from them you may buy slaves. You may also buy some of the temporary residents living among you and members of their clans born in your country, and they will become your property. You can will them to your children as inherited property and can make them slaves for life, but you must not rule over your fellow Israelites ruthlessly. Leviticus 25:44-46

"If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not pledged to be married and rapes her and they are discovered, he shall pay the girl's father fifty shekels of silver. He must marry the girl, for he has violated her. He can never divorce her as long as he lives."
Deuteronomy 22:28

I don't think it's fair to quote the Quran out of context when our own Christian Bible promotes death by stoning of disobedient children and non-virgins, slavery, and the mandatory marriage of a rapist to his victim.

 

[Property Of God]

"If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them:
Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place;
And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.
And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear."
Deuteronomy 21:18-21

"Your male and female slaves are to come from the nations around you; from them you may buy slaves. You may also buy some of the temporary residents living among you and members of their clans born in your country, and they will become your property. You can will them to your children as inherited property and can make them slaves for life, but you must not rule over your fellow Israelites ruthlessly. Leviticus 25:44-46

"If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not pledged to be married and rapes her and they are discovered, he shall pay the girl's father fifty shekels of silver. He must marry the girl, for he has violated her. He can never divorce her as long as he lives."
Deuteronomy 22:28

I don't think it's fair to quote the Quran out of context when our own Christian Bible promotes death by stoning of disobedient children and non-virgins, slavery, and the mandatory marriage of a rapist to his victim.

Actually, you're quoting the Old Testament, that was before Jesus came to earth to save us and pay for our sins, Jesus changes everything.

 

[Ruck4Jesus]

My point is that if you can pick out some key phrases out of the Quran for the purpose of displaying the evils of Islam, someone else could easily look to the Bible for evidence of Christian intolerance and violence. And New Testament? How about when God destroys civilizations whenever they displease him and casts nonbelievers into eternal flame? Seems a bit violent to me.

 

[Property Of God]

My point is that if you can pick out some key phrases out of the Quran for the purpose of displaying the evils of Islam, someone else could easily look to the Bible for evidence of Christian intolerance and violence. And New Testament? How about when God destroys civilizations whenever they displease him and casts nonbelievers into eternal flame? Seems a bit violent to me.

Ummm.. you mean Sodom and Gomorrah? That's still the Old Testament.
or are you actually talk about the after life, as in hell? I don't wanna assume anything you're saying so excuse me asking.

Unlike nearly all of the Old Testament verses of violence, most of the verses of violence in the Quran are open-ended, meaning that the historical context is not embedded within the surrounding text. They are part of the eternal, unchanging word of Allah, and just as relevant or subjective as anything else in the Quran.

 

[SpiritLedEd]

Muslim extremists make up only a fraction of the Muslim world, yet they receive most of the attention because of the terror they cause. Would it be fair to equate Christianity with such “Christian” marrings as the Branch Davidians of Waco, Texas (David Koresh) or Jim Jones of The People's Temple?

Many extremists are drawn to Muslim terrorist groups because those groups offer them the resources to "get even" with people or a society that they believe has wronged them. They are disenfranchised. They feel like they've been cheated and terrorism gives them a way of venting their rage.

SLE

 

[David777]

Dear PropertyOfGod.

You said,

"I'm not against muslims as people, but I'm 110% against the Koran and "Allah" because they're full of evil and hatred. I read enough Koran and met enough muslims to stick to my opinion."

I do believe you, and fully agree with you. What you said above seems to be the precise problem. I consider the Koran as worthless
due to its late release. More than half a millenium after the N.T.

Muslim people are ignorant of the reality of Islam. They need the Gospel.

 

[David777]

Dear PropertyOfGod.

Further question.

When a muslim replies using "sura x:y", what does "sura" mean?

Are there different versions of the Koran?

 

[Hekuran]

Of course the vast majority of Muslims are not terrorists. Look at the events throughout the Middle East and North Africa. The people of Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Bahrain, Syria - the vast majority of them Muslim by profession - have exposed and undermined the harsh and cruel regimes of their nations by peaceful protest.

The bravery of unarmed men and women standing up and claiming peace, justice and freedom ought to be truly inspiring for anyone. These are not cowardly terrorists, but honorable and courageous. These peaceful protesters have the support of their own people.

They have also completely undermined the attraction and the legitimacy of the likes of Al-Quaida. Peaceful action builds peace; violence breeds violence.

 

[David777]

Hello Hekuran.

I have indeed noticed the protests, not all peaceful though. Look at Libya that is civil war. Who are behind the protests in so many countries? I would look a bit deeper, appearances can be deceptive.
I remember reading a thread on this site by Stephen. In the thread it appears the Islamic Brotherhood is behind the Egyptian protest. I would not be suprised if they have a wider influence.

 

[Property Of God]

First of all, Tunisia, Libya, Bahrin, have little to no Christians AT ALL.

Actually, Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, Sudan, India (and many countries I may not remember now) have been attacked by muslims, and are still being attacked. I'm from the Middle East, and trust me, it's nothing like you see on TV or hear by politicians. Did you know that muslims attacked Christians last Christmas at church? and exactly 2 weeks ago at a church in Cairo? Gunshots... and Iraq a few months before that because they thought a Christian woman became muslim and left Islam and the beliefs of Islam says they must kill her now...

Muslims are fooling the west, so you meet a few muslims now and then or hear something said by Obama about how awesome they are, it's all not true... they're peaceful here because they know the law won't let them be any different.

To David, "sura" means a verse, they actually have no chapters at all, you can only find one verse that's number (for example) 2:10

unlike the Bible where you'll find a lot of 2:10 according to the chapter.

I know all Koran versions have been burnt and they authorized only one *version* of the book to come out, because the other ones were different, the Koran version that's very popular now is "Al Othamany"

Oh, did you know that even muslims within themselves fight over who is the prophet? Some say it's not Muhammed and it's another person called "Ali" because he was his successor.

They don't believe that being a prophet is something appointed by God clearly.

 

[rizen1]

For those who had bad encounters with Muslims ( who are our brothers and sisters unless you find them unworthy of God's grace ) I find it unfortunate. My 26 years on this earth and counting I've lived among muslims and hindus, attended a christian school and had muslim friends there. I've attended Diwali and Eid ul-Fitr, as they have shared in my faith. I've never once been discriminated by them, taken advantage, beaten, rape or whatever is the stereotype of their kind. I see people for who they are and judge them based on how they treat me and others. I do not believe in guilty by association. I've yet to find a muslim who curses the name of Jesus yet the owners of Hollywood get a big kick of cursing him and insulting our faith. And they are not seen as enemies but our idols, the makers of the clothes we buy, they make the culture and set the standards. And no complaints as your build your movie collection.

The original post is about us not holding all muslims accountable for the mistakes done by those who are blind. I marvel at Christians, today most churches have prison ministries that minister to rapist, murderers and thieves. I wonder if it’s all for show, cause members who tithe to these same buildings seem to lack compassion for innocent muslim, the same compassion they have for child molesters and murders. Why is that ? Is all this charitable work done just to feel good inside ?

Is all this talk about loving thy neighbor and forgiveness a show ? Well the world is well aware of it and I hear it every day. To those who challenge me about Slavery was enforced because of the bible, or wars are created because of the bible, I direct them to look at me, that it’s wrong to judge me for the racist, ignorant Christians that assisted the American Holocaust , that sat by and watch African farmers be lynched just so that white business men can obtain their property, politicians calling themselves Christians to get a vote , pastors using the bible to manipulate and control others. The debate is constant on how Christians are judgmental, arrogant and hateful. And again I tell them look at me, do I do or say any of those things.

Let us not be arrogant, for our history is not clean. There is innocent blood on this land men, woman and children of natives and slaves. It is proclaimed this country was founded by Christians. So I am forced to asked what bible did they read ? These people that were raped, beaten and killed were strangers but treated as enemies.

For my bible states..
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another (John 13:34).
But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you (Luke 6:27-28).
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse (Romans 12:14).
We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it (1 Corinthians 4:12).
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good (Romans 12:17-21).
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing (1 Peter 3:9).
Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is still in the darkness. Whoever loves his brother lives in the light, and there is nothing in him to make him stumble (1 John 2:9-10).


When it becomes impossible to have something nice to say about someone from a different background, we must examine our hearts. Do we really know these people to express these opinions. Is God ok with me feeling this way towards someone He found deserving of salvation. John 3:16 . Is my discrimination justifiable ?

Acts 10:34-5 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.”

I’m not telling anyone how to feel towards anyone, I enjoy reading every’s opinions and do not judge them by it. It is the witch hunt and language that disturbs me. It reminds me of the days of slavery and civil rights. People back then truly believe slavery was good for the n*g*a.

Let me show you how easy one man’s opinion can became the solution for many but nightmare for others. If you’re familiar with African American history you would know about the mental disease called Drapetomania. Basically any slave who tried to free themselves had this illness. The symptoms would be any slave who tries to run away or thinks of himself to be equal to his master. Samuel A Cartwright is the idiotic racist and physician who discovered the illness. He would use scripture to valid these new found diseases, ( yes the genius made up more ) among the Africans. We can conclude who is audience were for his need to use scripture. His prescriptions to the affected plantations were “ beat the devil out of them. “ That was the cure indeed, not to his man made disease but it surely made a slave think twice before running away.

If you want to learn more about people using the bible to preach hate and promote discrimination, pick up a History book. Not those found in schools, but those hidden in the library never to be included on your kids booklist. You will find evil men using God's word to promote hate.

Fear is the mechanism behind our emotions, it’s the one thing the world can use to manipulate us. That’s why having a relationship with the Father , looking at Jesus as our only example and allowing his Holy spirit to convict us, can direct us to the truth. The world can not give you truth. Never follow the mob, but question the motives behind the mob. For every victim have a story, no one deserves to be mistreated or hated because of how they look and where they come from. Oil money, drugs, power and politics have no place in the church. Our Job is to be servants to those in need and preach the gospel of Jesus. We are to walk in love, correct in love , greet immigrants with love, and teach our children to love those who are different.
I’m not in the business of offending anyone, but if you are convicted ask God to forgive you and to teach you how to love.

By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another (John 13:35).

Today many stereotypes that exist today towards african americans can find it's root from made up diseases. When we allow negativity in our hearts towards another it can be dangerous. For we'll agree to anything to control these savages, like beating the devil out of them.

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places, EPH 6:12.

When you dehumanize a person, all you see is the beast, the slave, the immigrant, the muslim and not the Child of God they deserve to be.
I thank God a clean background to come to him and be his servant is not needed, if it was where would Paul be ?

 

[Property Of God]

My 26 years on this earth and counting I've lived among muslims and hindus, attended a christian school and had muslim friends there. I've attended Diwali and Eid ul-Fitr, as they have shared in my faith. I've never once been discriminated by them, taken advantage, beaten, rape or whatever is the stereotype of their kind.

You're very lucky that you've never been persecuted by them then sister, I'm glad they've never hurt you and I wish it always remains this way.:girl_hug:

I'm definitely with you on your post and I couldn't agree more, I've many muslims friends that I love. The problem isn't muslims, it's the Koran that I'm totally against.

 

[rizen1]

"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings." Jeremiah 17:9,10

If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. In addition, He said, That which cometh out of the man that defiles the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adult eries, fornication, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasph emy, pride, foolishness: all these evil things come from within, and defile the man. Mark 7:16,20-23

.For the imagination of mans heart is evil from his youth: Genesis 8:21

When I was younger,and not to long ago I was anti-gun. Through reading the bible I got the understanding that it's not the object that is evil but man's heart. It was the man who pulled the trigger that is evil not the gun. Music, books and video games was used to blame columbine massacre , I say no... those boys were just evil. A woman dressed to sexy is blamed for her rape..no the rapist is just evil for they will rape a toddler in a diaper.

Evil people need objects to fuel their rage and motives, they need a cause, they need an audience one word selfish. The objects that surround them is not to blame, for the first murder occurred in the absence of the Quran and without a gun.

So a man is evil not because of what he holds in his hand but his heart. I've read some garbage before and because my heart is not evil it had no effect on me.

Do not be troubled by the Quran, it can not hurt you. Only a wicked man with evil in his heart can. Innocent people have been murdered by men holding a bible. It was their wicked heart to be blamed not the bible, even if they had scripture to back it up.

I use to condemn Christians who had guns, but now I know guns don't kill people it's people who kill people. In the absence of a gun, a wicked man would make the first thing in his reach a weapon. So it is with the Quran, in it absence wicked men will still exist and do what comes natural to them. Slavery remained acceptable because the word slave was found in the bible. Not one person checked if the translation meant servant, no one checked to see how these servants was treated during biblical times, if they did they would have realized their treatment of slaves was different and not inspired by the word of God, but the word of satan himself.

An object is never evil, but an object in the hands of a wicked man/woman can be dangerous

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. proverbs 29:16

 

[AudreyNicole]

Every Muslim person I've met has been extremely nice... some of the sweetest people I know. And honestly, I couldn't tell them from some of my Christian friends. I think it is so unfortunate how ignorant a lot of Christians are, and such ignorance shines through in their judgmental attitudes. I really do have a lot of love for Muslims, and quite honestly you might even say I love them more than Christians... “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them."

I can't imagine how difficult it is for them to live through this time in America. I'm just glad our country has progressed past the Interment camps of WWII. And now, I just hope the Lord's love can shine through me so greatly that it reaches out to these people and touches them the way no Allah can. And in order for that to happen I have to be close to them, and love them.

Just remember, we are to be like Christ, and Christ was sent to this earth for sinners like them (and us).

 

[happyharold4]

I guess it's sort of like during the cold war so many Americans expressed hatred for the Russians---Which is mis-directed as they should hate the Communism and not the people victimized by it----The same here as previously stated---It is the Koran we should loath and try to deliver as many innocent souls from it's effects as possible-----------But also you have to be a bit sensitive to those who have been victimized by Islam whether it be terrorist or radical religionists , (just made up a word)---Of course the Islams are going to be held a bit in suspicion, for example it you are an airline pilot and you see 15 Muslims on board your going to get a chill and be praying for safety because of the world wide terror they have accomplished---To the sweet sweet---nice nice crowd I would say, be as gentle as a dove and AS WISE AS A SERPENT.

Happy

 

[rizen1]

I guess it's sort of like during the cold war so many Americans expressed hatred for the Russians---Which is mis-directed as they should hate the Communism and not the people victimized by it----The same here as previously stated---It is the Koran we should loath and try to deliver as many innocent souls from it's effects as possible-----------But also you have to be a bit sensitive to those who have been victimized by Islam whether it be terrorist or radical religionists , (just made up a word)---Of course the Islams are going to be held a bit in suspicion, for example it you are an airline pilot and you see 15 Muslims on board your going to get a chill and be praying for safety because of the world wide terror they have accomplished---To the sweet sweet---nice nice crowd I would say, be as gentle as a dove and AS WISE AS A SERPENT.

Happy

But also you have to be a bit sensitive to those who have been victimized by Islam whether it be terrorist or radical religionists , (just made up a word)

No one's pain is deeper or deserve more sympathy than another. We all go through pain and trails. Sensitivity should not get into the way of correction. If someone is acting like a mule rebuke must take it's course. My sensitivity would only prevent me from speaking the truth in fear not to upset the person.

Of course the Islams are going to be held a bit in suspicion, for example it you are an airline pilot and you see 15 Muslims on board your going to get a chill and be praying for safety

I'm guessing you meant muslim when you said '' islams''. Any person or airline pilot that feels that way is a fool and obviously do not have a relationship with God.

Psalm 56:11 In God I trust; I shall not be afraid.
What can man do to me?

I would suggest therapy for such a person who live in fear, such thought patterns is unhealthy, and would lead them to do unthinkable things. I can share 2 exmples of what people with such thought patterns are capable of .

1.

BY EDGAR SANDOVAL AND ALISON GENDAR
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
A black Muslim teenager said he was beaten on Election Night by four white men furious that Barack Obama was elected the nation's next President. Ali Kamara, 17, was walking home when four white men leaped from a gold car and started kicking him and smashing him with a baseball bat at about 10 p.m. near his Staten Island home.

Case 2.

Written by Tammie Fields, 10News, WTSP.
6:41 AM, Apr 30, 2011
Clearwater, Florida - There's new information about 35-year-old Gerald Prebe, a Clearwater father, who is accused of slamming his pickup truck into a longtime city of Clearwater worker.
Investigators say Prebe told them "he intended to kill" Terry Butler, who is African-American, because he thought he was a terrorist.
53-year-old Butler, had to have emergency surgery for a fractured neck and internal bleeding.

A true child of God and disciple would know walking in fear shows a lack of faith.

Psalm 27:1
The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?

Matthew 10:28
And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
(NKJV)

because of the world wide terror they have accomplished-

We have seen civilizations and nations move on to a higher level of understanding and acceptance of their history and past. Imagine if the people of Central America, South America, Caribbean, Africa, Australia would panic when they see a cruise ship filled with Europeans. In their minds they were about to be invaded enslaved and colonized. The cruise ship industry would fail and these countries would lose money attainable from tourism. That fear have no existence in their minds else we'd hear stories of ships being attacked before it can reach the shore. This, in no way implies they forgot the past and hold no ill thoughts, but it shows an understanding and acceptance have taken place. They do not hold those who exist today responsible for the past. Nor do they run and hide their families at the sight of anyone of european descent,because they fear they'll be shipped off as slaves.

If we are to live in fear based on stereotypes, we'd end up hermits. For our neighbors and family members might fit the description of serial killer, pedophile etc. We would lock ourselves indoors to be safe.

It's unhealthy and it limits us from sharing the gospel. If we walked around discriminating people that are different we are not exercising love. Jesus died while we sinners, despite the filth in our hearts he did it. He didn't show favoritism or discrimination. Instead he loved us not by word but by action, so it's only fit that we in return show strangers what that kind of love look like. When we stop using stereotypes as a measure on how we treat different people then and only then would the world have respect for Christians. I didn't say like, for we are to be hated.

John 13:33-35
New King James Version (NKJV)
33 Little children, I shall be with you a little while longer. You will seek Me; and as I said to the Jews, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come,’ so now I say to you. 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Romans 12:9-21
Behave Like a Christian


9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; 11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13 distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.
17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,”[a] says the Lord. 20 Therefore



“ If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”


21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

I'm not perfect but I try to live by these verses, that I see as commands. I'm not interested in prosperity of blessings, what is for me will be. Being faithful and obedient to God is more important.

17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,”[a] says the Lord. 20 Therefore



“ If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”


21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good