Wow.

So you might have read my blog that was titled "A HUGE accomplishment", about a boy in my kids church. I also posted that on my "Tumblr" blog. Out of all the blogs I have ever posted, I think that was the one that got the most comments. I am well aware that not everyone believes in speaking in tounges and the gifts of the spirit, but these comments were not just "I don't believe in that" comments-they were harsh comments. One person posted "Isn't indoctrination great?" Another said "let the brainwashing begin." Some one else said "I had a similar expierience, but it ended with a nun yelling that I was going to hell." At first, I was taken back. But this is not the first (and not the last) time I have or will be poked fun at or teased because of my faith. My second reation was to be angry. I went on one of the blogs and started typing in rage. I started to say things like "You have never expierienced this? I feel sorry for you" or "I did not ask or need you opinion on my beliefs-I know what is true" and other things like that. Just as I was about to hit "Post!", God spoke to me. I realized that what I was about to say was not right. Even when the pharisees made fun of Jesus and said he was lying, alot of times, he just took it. when they were crucifying him and mocking him and spitting on his face, he didn't say a word.
Jesus said in Matthew 5:10-12 "Blessed are those who are persecuted, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of things against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great if your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you."
If I want to be more Christ-like, I won't get involved in all of that. I won't fight back or get angry, because Jesus says I shouldn't.
So are you wondering what I did in return to all those comments? I posted on one person's blog. The one who said "a nun yelled I was going to hell". I said the following:
"Hey, I just wanted you to know that that was my blog you reblogged, and I have something to say: I'm not angry or mad at the fact that you expressed you opinion. But I hope you know that you're not going to hell if you don't speak in tounges. I don't preach fire and brimstone, just love and truth. It's not your spiritual level that determines your entrance to heaven-just if you strive to be Christ like. It's not you level-it's your heart. God bless! -A christian girl"
:)