How is God fair?

[PennyinCanada]

I find non-believers are the first to say “I’m a good person. I don’t steal, I haven’t murdered anyone.” They compare themselves to the murderers but not to Mother Teresa. Why is that? They put the standard for themselves very low but they often don’t extend that same generosity to the person at work annoying them, or for the guy with his signal on in traffic.

When speaking to a non-believer, offer a carrot rather than a stick. The ‘going to hell’ conversation is not a very effective strategy. Pray, and try to find out what their ‘carrot’ is.

 

[laylow]

They compare themselves to the murderers but not to Mother Teresa.

Nonbelievers wouldn’t lower their standards to Mother Teresa.

 

[PennyinCanada]

Oh right. You get my point though. “I’m a good person” by comparing themselves to thieves and murderers.

 

[laylow]

Oh right. You get my point though. “I’m a good person” by comparing themselves to thieves and murderers.

Until you understand why they stole or killed it’s a bit premature to judge them now isn’t it?