Why do people overreact so much to this?

[Convert1]

Luke 6:37
"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

James 3:17
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

While I agree condoning sin is definitely not the correct approach; I also think that those “holier than thou” folks forget the love and compassion Jesus demonstrated during his short time here on earth. Humility is lacking at times, when arrogance takes over. We should all remind ourselves to walk softly with those we see as “sinners”. Perhaps we do not know their battles in life, nor understand their suffering. We are all children of God, and God will set forth his purpose for them, with or without our intervention.

 

[kozlosap]

Luke 6:37
"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

James 3:17
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

While I agree condoning sin is definitely not the correct approach; I also think that those “holier than thou” folks forget the love and compassion Jesus demonstrated during his short time here on earth. Humility is lacking at times, when arrogance takes over. We should all remind ourselves to walk softly with those we see as “sinners”. Perhaps we do not know their battles in life, nor understand their suffering. We are all children of God, and God will set forth his purpose for them, with or without our intervention.

Wonderful thoughts, convert1, on this Holy Thursday!

 

[MarkInOregon]

Why do we commit sin? Because of Satan and our weakness.

Sin drags us into Hell. God did not design Adam and Eve to sin and risk living an eternity of hell-fire, but they chose that kind of existence for themselves and their offspring.

We, with divine assistance and prayerful competence, can make ourselves perfect, or close to it. The Catholic term for it is ‘spiritual perfection’. An article of terms is linked below.

catholic.com/encyclopedia/christian-and-religious-perfection

It’s true that we shouldn’t expect others to reach perfection, but that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t refrain them correcting some of them in a blunt manner.

:ehh:

Correcting *everyone *in a blunt manner, is of course imprudent. Some persons have especially sensitive personalities, and these personalities must be respected.

In what manner did Jesus call and correct? Who did he reserve his harshest words for–his blunt criticism?

The peace of Christ,
Mark

 

[clem456]

In what manner did Jesus call and correct? Who did he reserve his harshest words for–his blunt criticism?

The peace of Christ,
Mark

What I think is remarkable about the Gospels is that Jesus demonstrates Paul’s approach to evangelization. He uses different ways to invite people to conversion.

19 Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. 20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. 21 To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. 23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.

It’s good to be practical, to do what works. That is different for everyone.

 

[Faxero]

In what manner did Jesus call and correct? Who did he reserve his harshest words for–his blunt criticism?

The peace of Christ,
Mark

A number of persons, most noticeably the pharisees.

Some of the saints had no qualms in telling others that they are foolish and whatnot. Even Paul the Apostle was strict in his writings, warning others about the vices they have allowed themselves to be filled with.

What I think is remarkable about the Gospels is that Jesus demonstrates Paul’s approach to evangelization. He uses different ways to invite people to conversion.

It’s good to be practical, to do what works. That is different for everyone.

That is the point I’m making. That is my argument for us being allowed to correct some persons in a blunt manner.

Some people have tough skin, and therefore, they need tough love administered to them.

 

[CRATUS]

A number of persons, most noticeably the pharisees.

Some of the saints had no qualms in telling others that they are foolish and whatnot. Even Paul the Apostle was strict in his writings, warning others about the vices they have allowed themselves to be filled with.

That is the point I’m making. That is my argument for us being allowed to correct some persons in a blunt manner.

Some people have tough skin, and therefore, they need tough love administered to them.

I do not think all sins are a life/death issue. Someone accidentally saying d@mn because they stubbed their toe, should not be treated the same way as someone purposefully stealing money from their parents. Some people are just too passionate to correct others on such minor things. It makes it difficult for you to be yourself around them because it feels like they are just waiting for you to do or say something wrong so they can jump and correct you. I would love for their sins to be publically exposed. People like these are smart enough to hide their sins, so OTHERS CANNOT CORRECT THEM.
Then again, I am the very sensitive sort, so I cannot differentiate between honest correction and someone being a meddler, using my sins to make themselves feel better, etc. Outside of my priest and my immediate family and two close friends, I DO NOT BELIEVE WHAT OTHERS SAY.