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What are some examples of blasphemy?
Blasphemy in the Bible
- Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain.
- Resisting the Power of the Holy Spirit.
- Doubting God’s Good Intentions.
- Co-Opting the Name or Image of Jesus.
- Burning a Religious Document.
- Damaging a Church.
- Worshipping the Devil.
- Creating or Depicting Blasphemous Art.
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.
How do you show respect to authority?
Here are 11 tips you can use the next time you have to deal with someone in a position of authority.
- Listen carefully.
- Maintain your self-confidence.
- Use empathy with authority figures.
- Work to understand their business objectives.
- Mind your manners.
- Apologize when appropriate.
- Don’t take it personally.
- Show respect.
How should a Christian respond to hostility?
The Bible clearly articulates the proper Christian response to hostility. For example, when we are cursed, we are to return a blessing in return ( Luke 6:28; Romans 12:14 ). When we are forced to do something we don’t want to do, we are to go the extra mile ( Matthew 5:41 ). If we “suffer for doing good” we are to “endure it” ( 1 Peter 2:20 ).
How should a Christian relate to non-Christian friends?
A Christian should relate to non-Christian friends the same way Jesus related to those who did not follow Him. We can look at a few of the ways Jesus related to people and imitate Him as we relate to our non-Christian friends: 1. Jesus was kind, even when people didn’t understand Him.
How do you deal with non-believers?
So the guiding question is, what attitude-what guiding principle, what constantly motivating emotional truth-should you take care to bring to each of those three dimensions in your relationship with a nonbeliever, and especially with one who’s a family member? About yourself, be humble. Toward the other person, be loving.
What should you do when someone attacks your faith?
Bottom line: If it’s someone you don’t know who’s attacking your faith, exit gracefully-but exit, and don’t look back.