Buzzfruit
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Wow Buzz that's quite a claim, since you have been a christian you have never failed to show kindness, your right that is hard to believe.
I learnt a long time ago that if I am treated badly or disrespected not to take it out on others.....and I never have. I strive not to harbor ill will towards no one.....if if the person did me wrong. I don't allow negative thoughts about anyone or whatever circumstances because I know it is not good for me. It does not mean that I don't express anger over injustice or wrong done from time to time, but I don't make it a habit to harbor anger or dislike of a person.
But it’s strange to you because too many Christians do not make an effort to live as Jesus lived. They love to use the name Jesus and call Him Lord but they don't do what He expect of them. I am not the only one that I know that can say what I am saying.......I know of many others in the Church that I attend that can say what I am saying. The Bible tell us what is the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
Galatians 5:22-26 (ASV)
[sup]22 [/sup]But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
[sup]23 [/sup]meekness, self-control; against such there is no law.
[sup]24 [/sup]And they that are of Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with the passions and the lusts thereof.
[sup]25 [/sup]If we live by the Spirit, by the Spirit let us also walk.
[sup]26 [/sup]Let us not become vainglorious, provoking one another, envying one another.
So its not impossible to do what I am talking about, because the Holy Spirit can give one the ability to express God's nature.....if we desire it. Christian or kingdom living has been preached in our Church for a long time, even though not as much as it use to be.
But don't get me wrong, I am not saying that I am now perfect, but I strive for perfection like Jesus said we should.
Matthew 5:48 (GW)
[sup]48 [/sup]That is why you must be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect.