Ten Most Poisonous Behaviors in a Christian Lifestyle

“Ten Most Poisonous Behaviors in a Christian Lifestyle “

While it's important to remember that Christians are not perfect and make mistakes, there are certain behaviors that are generally considered harmful in the Christian faith. Here are 10 behaviors that are often viewed as poisonous in a Christian life:

1. Judgmental Attitude

Passing judgment on others instead of showing love and understanding can create toxicity in relationships and goes against the teachings of Jesus. Matthew 7:1-2 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and the same measure you use, it will be measure to you. Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in the eye of your brother's eyes and pay no attention to the plank '"

2.Hypocrisy

Saying one thing and doing another can lead to a lack of credibility and trustworthiness in the Christian community. Matthew 15:6-11 "They are not to honor their father and mother with it. Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition. you hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you: These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me “‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. 9 They worship me in vain;
their teachings are merely human rules.’[a]”

10 Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen and understand. 11 What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.”

3.Gossiping

Spreading rumors or speaking negatively about others behind their backs can damage relationships and sow discord among believers. Proverbs 7:4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. Ephesians 4:31 “Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:”

4.Pride

Excessive pride can lead to arrogance and a sense of superiority over others, which contradicts the humility taught by Jesus. Proverbs 11:2 “When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.” Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”

5.Lack of Forgiveness

Holding grudges and refusing to forgive others can hinder personal growth and spiritual development in the Christian journey. Matthew 5:23-24 “herefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;

24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.”

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6.Selfishness

Putting one's own needs and desires above those of others can lead to a lack of compassion and empathy, which are core values in Christianity. Galatians 5:17 “For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.”

7.Lack of Empathy

Failing to understand or share the feelings of others can result in a lack of connection and support within the Christian community. Mattew 23:4 “For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their finge”

8.Legalism

` Strict adherence to rules and regulations without understanding the underlying principles of love and grace can lead to a rigid and unloving approach to faith. Mark 7:1-13 (Legalism is someone who thinks by doing good works or obeying the law, he earns and merits salvation). He also breeds a self righteousness that promote prideful. This person always compare him/herself to others for being the sole righteous in the community.

9.Negativity

Constantly focusing on the negative aspects of life and faith can diminish hope and joy, which are essential components of a Christian life. Matthew 12:36-37 “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.”

10.Lack of Love

Ultimately, the absence of love in thoughts, words, and actions is the most poisonous behavior in a Christian life, as love is considered the greatest commandment by Jesus himself. (1 Thessalonians 3:12 “May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you”.) Note that, true love is an attitude of the heart that must be displayed in action. Love cannot be weak but practical, expressive and active through all. Lack of love is a sign of lacking connection with God himself. Show love for others more they can ever imagine. Matthew 5:41 says "If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 4 1 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles."41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.

                                                             

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