Christians get a bad rap on cool guy bets. Look at any recent commercial movie and the Christian in the picture is the one with the serial killer obsession. Christianity is often made to symbolize those things that a modern tolerant society considers to be stuck in the past and highly opinionated, with bigoted views often to the detriment of others and sometimes even lethal! So when did Christianity become the religion of the bad guys and is there a cure?

Let’s start by saying that religion is not a bad thing. Being a believer in something outside of ourselves, the beginning and end of everything, is actually quite a reasonable position to take in life. While science theorizes and proves, the believer just sits back and waits for science to catch up. But sometimes you go too far and you reach that unacceptable state that is the need to dominate others and preach a doctrine that violates the rights of people.

My question is“When did Jesus ever do that?” The answer is NEVER.

So what are the 5 rules that Jesus would approve on the journey to being a great Christian?

1. Never judge others. This is rule number one because it is the one that trips up most Christians. The first thing you want to do when you discover your faith is to tell others what they need to do to discover theirs. Although he encouraged an evangelical nature, Jesus, however, refused to judge anyone and said that the judgment was the province of his father. Now, some people would say that if Jesus is God, then Jesus is being a little smart, dodging the problem by passing the buck. But there is a good reason for this. While Jesus is from God earthly person is not at the same time the spiritual God. Only the spiritual God from his throne in heaven (beyond space and time) is in a position to make an honest judgment. We just can’t do it from our perspective because we don’t know enough about the circumstances as a whole and we can’t know what role each one plays in the life of God. greater than plan. We leave judgment and punishment to the legal apparatus of the state and to God.
2. Have fun without causing harm. Proverbs 17.22 says “A merry heart is good medicine.” You can’t be happy if you constantly worry about doing the right thing. The only way to be happy is to be faithful and give in from time to time to the things that make you happy, different for each one, as long as they don’t hurt you or infect others. So what about all the do’s and don’ts in the Bible? Yes, there are many things that we are not supposed to do, but most of them revolve around keeping ourselves safe and form the basis of good advice for everyone, no matter their beliefs. An occasional drink, an intimate love relationship, jokes with friends, everything is good for the soul.
3. Be around to help others whenever you can. There’s no need to constantly give thumbs up about all the good deeds you do, but in a calm way, make yourself available when others need you. Train yourself to be alert to the needs of others. Sometimes this involves nothing more than being a good listener or an available partner. At other times, more serious help is required. Do what you can according to your abilities is the advice the Bible gives.
4. Spend time alone or with others in worship and prayer. Worship and prayer is something that everyone does all the time, consciously or unconsciously, religious or not. The cult of celebrity has grown out of our need to worship others and even the most stubborn atheist will cry out to God in times of deep distress. The Bible warns against idol worship, but encourages constant and regular fellowship with God. A prayer each day keeps our needs and wants in perspective, and praise-filled singing with other Christians reminds us that we are not alone. This leads to a healthy state of mind that benefits us and that we can carry with us all the time for the benefit of others.
5. Be less concerned with appearances. Many people are too eager to be the perfect beacon for others to look up to them and constantly shout their faith from the rooftops. In fact, the Bible tells us to be open about our beliefs, but pontificating too much can be a pain in a gathering of people who have different opinions. Relax in the company of others and be as open to their beliefs as you expect them to be to yours. You don’t need to be constantly flaunting your moral virtues, or making others feel bad for the lack of theirs, which, in any case, may only be your false interpretation of them. Remember Matthew 7:3: “Why do you look at the sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the log in your own eye?