tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394990294066479321.post4994877538664440303..comments2023-05-17T09:27:38.391-05:00Comments on A United Method: Whats your spirit? (Acts 2:1-21 OR some thoughts on Pentecost)Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17940030280750981377noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394990294066479321.post-45875900378403649692009-05-28T13:26:31.043-05:002009-05-28T13:26:31.043-05:00"You know why generations of Americans laugh at Ch..."You know why generations of Americans laugh at Christianity? Because Christians everywhere speak/act more out of fear than they do out of adoption."<br /><br />I can't agree with you more here. I can't tell you the number of times where Christians (meaning well) when talking to others try to use fear as a reason for them to know Jesus. They'll say things like "don't you want to be saved" or "you don't want to go to hell do you?" Why would someone want to take part in a religion where fear is a major factor, or where the followers are mainly participating out of a fear of "what-if", and not really pay attention to what the principles of the religion are (kindness, love, forgiveness, etc)?<br /><br />Personally, I think we should all show more of the agape love to all, and thus be showing the spirit of adoption. Then, when others see that, they'll be more open to getting to know our Lord, as they can see His love, and will want to experience it for themselves.Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079269467421485977noreply@blogger.com