I have a question for every Christian.
By Chryssi
@Chryssi (828)
United States
May 30, 2007 11:39am CST
Imagine yourself in a difficult situation, for example, someone is putting you down or something of that nature. Do you ever stop and think, before reacting, and ask yourself "What would Jesus do?"
I must admit that there are times when I haven't done that, and I really should have. Instead, I've spouted sharp retorts, and I do regret it. Fighting fire with fire will only cause you to get burned.
Do you think that we all should stop and ask ourselves "What would Jesus do?" before reacting in a situation?
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@peavey (16936)
• United States
30 May 07
No, I don't actually ask myself "What would Jesus do?" but I do often pray as I'm dealing with it. God has made some wonderful changes in me so that I don't respond with anger or hurt as much as I used to. Only God can make those changes deep within us so that we don't have to constantly monitor ourselves.
@eyewitness (1575)
• Netherlands
30 May 07
I must admit i really don't.I have worn the bracelet with WWJD,but it didn't work out for me because i really react immediately instead of thinking what would Jesus do.I really should work on it.And we all should.
@magica (3707)
• Bulgaria
31 May 07
We are humans and our nature is primal. We are not angels. Many years ago when i visited some christian groups, some of the people really did it.In each situation, even a very simple one they asked themselves what the Bible says and will Jesus do the same. May be this is their way to be in peace, but outside looked strange. We have a free will. And actually we cant know surely what Jesus will do. He is a god. His ideas are not the same as ours. He came here in flesh because of his goals. But in fact he is NOT a human.
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@ladymoonstone143 (1507)
• United States
30 May 07
I think it is human nature to react first in a situation rather than think what will Jesus do if He is in such situation. I do this frequently, reaction first then when I calm down, I ask for forgiveness and asked God that it is up to Him what to do with the person who did me wrong and forgive me for all the bad thoughts or whatever that I was thinking during the times when I can't clearly.
But you know what, my mother if she is in a situation that people are putting her down or she will be ridiculed for her unwavering faith...the first thing that comes out of her mouth is "praise be to God" and she will say that she put everything in God's hand. These comments irritates her distractors as I witness it and my mother always tells me that Jesus was even tempted by the Devil...how much more us humans...that is why we are face with situation that provoke us and can make us react, majority of it in negative way.
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@posabogdan (67)
• Romania
31 May 07
I thing is human nature to reach first in a situation rather thing what will Jesus do if is in such situation
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@kimfitts (66)
• United States
31 May 07
This is a good question to ask yourself when you are dealing with other Christians. The word "Love" used in the New Testiment for "love your neighbor and/or enemy" is the Greek word "Agape". This word actually means to "Walk in the the commandments of God". It shows the love between a Lord and his servant. Therefore, we are to walk in the commandments of God in front of our neighbors and our enemies. If we do this, we are loving them. Now, ask yourself "what would Jesus do?" How did Jesus treat the Pharases? Did he not call them the Children of the Devil?
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@stella1989 (2274)
• India
31 May 07
I never ask myself this question.."What would Jesus do?"
I would rather do what I feel is right in that situation!!
You will say that I am not religious ..well may be "I am"!!
I just do what I feel right!!
have fun!!
@Springlady (3986)
• United States
30 May 07
That is a really good question Chryssi. I admit I haven't always done that! I really don't think anyone has always done that because we are all sinners. But, we must strive to do what Jesus would want us to do. We must learn to love others...even those that aren't so easy to love. Treat them the way Jesus would treat them. That doesn't mean that you should never take up for yourself. It is how you do it that matters. Be honest with them. Be kind to them. When someone tries to put you down, tell them that you are a child of God and that you are special! Tell them that they are special too because God loves them.
Usually when someone puts you down, they are the ones with the problem. Pray for them. Pray that God will help you to be able to get along with them.
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@ReyM21 (281)
• Philippines
31 May 07
'Brush it off', keep your mouth shut (unless there's a need to speak). In calmness you should pray for the situation and the person. Then you will experience how the power of prayer works. "If God is for us, who can be against us?" -- Romans 8:31.
@vivienna (582)
• Venezuela
30 May 07
Oh yes, we should. And, no, I don't always. The only consolation is to think that God knows how I much I regret it. This doesn't only apply to wrong behaviour, but to the things I should have done, and didn't. Helping others, for instance.
Did you ever read Charles Sheldon's "In His Steps"? If not, you can download it free as part of www.e-sword.net, or www.bible-explorer.com, or at many other sites.
It may seem a little bit outdated, but they question remains the same: What would Jesus do?
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@apollo026 (20)
• Thailand
31 May 07
The spur of the moment makes us to react to any particular incident as we're being downgraded by anybody. I must admit that I've done it a thousand times. While it is true that it's human nature to react immediately, there's always a room for improvement for us to ask ourselves that question. I think that's the reason why we're still all alive - to be strong in times of weaknesses and to overcome trials. It may be an act of humility from us to ask of HIs grace to accomplish what we can't do and that we may rely on HIm who can do for us.
A millisecond is what it takes for us to retaliate but it's also the same millisecond that makes us ask ourselves "what would Jesus do?".
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