Am I really a Christian? A challenge for all Christians.

For those of us so called Christians, this is a challenge. I recently came across a very short paragraph at the bottom of a page that challenged my faith to it's core and made me ask, am I really a good Christian, or just some kind of fake?

Intro: 00:00
Mercy: 00:52
Anger: 01:41
Poor: 02:21
Afflicted: 03:19
Sorrow: 04:06
Unhappy 04:57
Insults: 05:56
Serve: 06:45
Meditate: 08:00
PoorRich: 09:23
Soul: 10:56
Conscience: 11:36
Hope: 12:44
Concl: 14:02

[harvey]

For me this wasn’t just a punch in the gut, it was two punches in the gut, a shovel hook to the face, a round house kick to the face, three jabs to the face and four leg kicks. God bless you brother thanks for this ❤✝️

[jenniferbaker]

I am exhausted battling my sinful nature. I struggle but I will persevere. Thank you Jesus!

[GusTheAnus]

“we’re all sick in some way.”

huh, that’s oddly comforting.

[ronthenarrator]

I am a christian; a bad one. I am an awful human being who's only respite is the comfort and peace of God's grace. I am wholly unworthy of you or your mercy, Lord.

[Animalfarm]

It’s not easy being a Christian in the world today-especially with our thoughts and emotions.

[stird.dragon]

One time a preacher said that "we are not going to hell just for sinning", you may feel relieved but then he said "however if your first thought after hearing that was to sin and do all sort of bad things then you need to check yourself if you really are a christian" and that was very powerful because it let's you think about how you feel in the inside and how's your conscience, if it's good or bad.

[Unknown-hbid]

For those that are hurting and feeling bad when watching this, remember that the pain you feel means that there's hope.
Just get back up, and walk forward with God.

[xFearGodx]

wow dude, this is genuenly one of the best summarizations of what it means to follow the church of Jesus, to not be lukewarm. Im usuing this and sending it to anyone who has even the slightest intirest, you made it seem to gentle and soft while still deleving the hard points that needed to be said. Truly a great video man thanks for taking the time to make it.
also that line about lets help carry each others crosses, incredibly hard

[mundea]

It is beyond me how this video comes along in a period where I feel and know that I'm behaving like a fake Christian; a bad Christian at the very least.

Thank you for this video, this channel will forever be a gem

[dejadamone]

This one stung, because I realized how much I fall short . There’s truly a battle going on the inside of me. The part that’s prideful, then the part of me that recognizes I’m being prideful and hates the pride. I say God I cast it on to you but it’s like it comes back. The anger, the shame, the hurt. I don’t know how to truly cast it on the Lord and let it go. I want to forgive so badly but it’s like I’ll say “I forgive ___” and then it all just comes back. God help me to forgive and be gracious like you. Sisters and Brothers please pray for my heart.

[LimeStreetRd]

this is really a punch in the gut… God bless you brother.

[JustAguy-eq]

I live in an Orthodox country, but I was raised in an atheist family. I consider myself Christian, because I try to not commit the sins although I'm not baptized or have read the Bible, I tried to talk about Christianity with my parents, but they just laughed. I promised to myself that as soon as I'll be independent from my parents, I'll dedicate my life into Christ. I hope I'll keep my promise. God bless you all!

[TheRedMonarch]

As a new Christian, this helped me a lot to set my bearings on what is most important. Especially the part on who I should serve. It really did click for me that I should love Jesus over my family. Because, how could I love my family without loving Christ? What basis do I have for loving them if I didn't love Christ? That made sense for me.

[ihavespoken]

“Who is my conscience faithful to? And am I faithful to my conscience?”
That line really hit me.

[miriamhodges]

My cousin and I were on the phone this morning talking about this exact topic—professing to be a Christian, but neglecting our Christian duties to love and serve God and others before ourselves. Thank you so much for creating this video and reminding us to bring forth Christ's light into every area of our lives.

[maureenmaimbo]

Can we please appreciate his editing skills and his relatable skill of giving striking lessons that impact us🙏🏽❤️

[jeffthomas]

As a practicing Catholic, this hit me as well. Specifically the insults and serving false idols. I don't have crazy road rage, but I admit that I give in to calling people jerks on the road who may not be intending harm or may be ignorant to their surroundings. It's definitly an area of my life that I need to grow from.
And I also struggle with addiction. been struggling for many years in fact. But with God's help I realized I have a problem and have been in therapy and a support group for a few of those years and counting. I can only say, if it weren't for God I'd be in a much worse point. But thanks to him I've slowly grown in confidence and work everyday to rectify my pain with Gods love. He is "the Way, the Truth, and the Life." (John 14:6)

[molbomolbo]

almost cried when you mentioned gods forgiveness and mercy. i have nothing else to add, just glad you brought it to mind, i tend to forget

[danmcmanus]

It’s vital for us Christians to remember that in addition to showing grace and mercy toward others we cannot dismiss ourselves in the process. When we know we sin against God and have walked away, searching for Him and allowing ourselves to receive that same grace is equally important to our soul. To wallow in self-pity or disgrace will only allow the Enemy another foothold in our lives. Grace must be exercised daily toward everyone, including ourselves.

[ascendingspirits]

Now take the things said in this video and apply it to the relationship with yourself…

How do you treat yourself?

If you judge yourself, you will judge others…

If you condemn yourself, you will condemn others…

If you are gentle and kind to yourself, you will be gentle and kind to others…

If you love yourself, you will love others…

The quote: „Love thy neighbor just as THYSELF“ really means this…