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I believe in LOVING people into our RELATIONSHIP with Jesus, not forcing our βreligionβ on them.--
The font makes it hard to realize what words I'm putting emphasis on...
Yes, another stamp, but I've been meaning to do this one for awhile.
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Disclaimer: No one is forcing you to look at this or read this. I am not trying to force my beliefs on you.
If you do not agree with something please do not comment. And for all you out there who are now agnostic, or atheist, or some other religion, because some Christian insulted your personal beliefs, or shove God down your throat, Let me personally be the first to apologize. (But I'm not going to apologize for my beliefs, I will stand for what I believe in.)
If you don't like this then: don't fav or comment, but DO click the previous page button on your browser please. Everyone has different opinions and beliefs, please respect mine. Nobody needs the drama. Thank you.
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"I have a relationship with Jesus Christ."
"So you're religious?"
"No."
"But you said-"
"I said I have a RELATIONSHIP, not a RELIGION."
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(Stolen from somebody's signature.
Just explaining why I used the word relationship, and not religion.
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To Christians:
This stamp is about respecting people who aren't the same religion as you are. People who aren't Christians don't like to have any religion "stuffed down their throat" especially ours. The best way to help them understand us and our faith, and to help them accept what we believe, is to show them love and live it trough our lives. In case no one else has noticed, lots of fellow Christians or people that call themselves Christians aren't following God's Word when He said that first and foremost to Love God, and to Love others. Just be loving, not forceful. As they say you can get more flies with honey than with vinegar. Gentle persuasion beats brute force.
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To everybody:
I have seen all different kind of fights where the so called "Christian" was trash talking people who weren't just like them. Most of those people turned out to be trolls. Just trying to give Christians a bad name.
We as Christians are known for what I call the "loud ones" that affiliate with our group, but really don't support the ideas and morals that the sincere Christians have. There are radicals in every group. So please don't judge us all by that one bad experience with a rude jerk who doesn't know how to keep his mouth shut.
I will not force my religion on anyone, I will most likely disagree, but I won't fight about it with you. Different personalities and opinions are part of what makes all people individuals. If you respect me, I will respect you.
If someone asks me a sincere question about being Christian and what it is to be a Christian, I will tell them. It's an invitation they gave me to share what I believe with them, I'm not forcing them to believe it, and it's up to the person to decide if they want to believe what I tell them or not.
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TL;DR: (You're lazy
Stamp template: [link]
Brush used in background: I made my own this time.
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Comments: 206
BluefireStamps In reply to ??? [2010-12-16 03:02:18 +0000 UTC]
thank you so much for making this!
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OnWingsOfBlue In reply to BluefireStamps [2010-12-16 03:09:57 +0000 UTC]
You're very welcome.
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GaelissFelin In reply to ??? [2010-12-16 01:31:36 +0000 UTC]
This is so true. Witnessing should be people WITNESSING His love, not any other way.
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OnWingsOfBlue In reply to GaelissFelin [2010-12-16 01:47:38 +0000 UTC]
Too true.
Thank you for commenting.
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GaelissFelin In reply to OnWingsOfBlue [2010-12-16 13:22:42 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome.
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mixtapebangstamps In reply to ??? [2010-12-16 01:15:26 +0000 UTC]
Its funny, this really applies to almost any belief or opinion- shoving it down other people's throats will only make them want to oppose you harder. I'm glad you choose to conduct yourself this way
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OnWingsOfBlue In reply to mixtapebangstamps [2010-12-16 01:46:04 +0000 UTC]
So true.
Thank you.
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RachBurns In reply to ??? [2010-12-15 22:38:49 +0000 UTC]
Oh thank you. I was starting to think that most had forgotten that our job is to only tell about God and Christ, not choke someone about Them!
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OnWingsOfBlue In reply to RachBurns [2010-12-15 22:49:23 +0000 UTC]
Yes. So so very true.
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DJChocolate-Lover In reply to ??? [2010-12-15 22:03:13 +0000 UTC]
This is so brilliant, exactly how I think.
My mum always says there's a difference in being religious and believing in God.
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OnWingsOfBlue In reply to DJChocolate-Lover [2010-12-15 22:10:36 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, I'm so glad you think so, and that you like it.
Yes, there is a BIG difference.
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strawberry-ray In reply to ??? [2010-12-15 21:41:45 +0000 UTC]
I LOVE this stamp. Itβs so completely, amazingly, true!
Forcing God onto people just makes God look like someone so different to who He really is. When people see Jesusβ loving shining through you, they notice.
I definitely have a problem with calling a relationship with Jesus a religion, the word religion says that we are trying to earn our way to heaven, but Christians are not trying to earn a place in heaven, we have to realise that is something we cannot accomplish, that the gift of spending eternity with Jesus is a gift, we canβt earn it or steal it, work for it, or try to con our way into it. We are given it through grace. Also it also suggests that getting to heaven is our only goal, when being a Christian is so much more than that.
Your stamp not only has an amazing message, I also think it looks really effective and the colours are fantastic
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OnWingsOfBlue In reply to strawberry-ray [2010-12-15 22:06:50 +0000 UTC]
I LOVE this stamp. Itβs so completely, amazingly, true!
Why thank you so much.
"Forcing God onto people just makes God look like someone so different to who He really is. When people see Jesusβ loving shining through you, they notice."
Yep.
"I definitely have a problem with calling a relationship with Jesus a religion, the word religion[...]"
Yeah same here. It feels to metallic and cookie cutter and conformed to the ideas of the world. I can't really think of how to describe what I'm trying to say, but I hope you sorta' understand.
"[...]the word religion says that we are trying to earn our way to heaven, but Christians are not trying to earn a place in heaven, we have to realise that is something we cannot accomplish, that the gift of spending eternity with Jesus is a gift, we canβt earn it or steal it, work for it, or try to con our way into it. We are given it through grace. Also it also suggests that getting to heaven is our only goal, when being a Christian is so much more than that."
Yeah, you know I think I made a stamp about that awhile back.
"Your stamp not only has an amazing message, I also think it looks really effective and the colours are fantastic
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Thank yoooouuuu! *.* So much. you're the first person to actually comment on the actual look of the stamp. I'm so glad you like it.
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PonchoFirewalker01 In reply to ??? [2010-12-15 21:37:05 +0000 UTC]
Good Deal, Good Deal
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OnWingsOfBlue In reply to PonchoFirewalker01 [2010-12-15 22:07:20 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, glad you like it.
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PonchoFirewalker01 In reply to OnWingsOfBlue [2010-12-15 22:08:48 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome
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District-12-Tribute In reply to ??? [2010-12-15 20:04:44 +0000 UTC]
I respect your beliefs, and I wish more people had the same mindset as you, it would make the world a less annoying place. Grant it I am not about to go back to Christianity anytime soon, but I really respect the way you said everything.
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OnWingsOfBlue In reply to District-12-Tribute [2010-12-15 20:31:39 +0000 UTC]
Thank you.
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hernanches In reply to ??? [2010-12-15 19:54:05 +0000 UTC]
my dad is one of them closed minded people who thinks that only his fellow christian guys who attend his church will get saved. so he judges and mocks others and forces them to change their believes. i've told him so many times that it's not the right thing to do, but he would not listen
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OnWingsOfBlue In reply to hernanches [2010-12-15 19:58:49 +0000 UTC]
I don't know what to say....
So I'll give you a hug to make you feel better.
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hernanches In reply to OnWingsOfBlue [2010-12-15 20:06:05 +0000 UTC]
hehe, thanks. well, now i dont pay him any attention, i mean, he's free to think the way he wants, but i feel sad when, for instance, he mocks catholic people in their beliefs... gosh! it sucks. but i love him anyway!
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OnWingsOfBlue In reply to hernanches [2010-12-15 20:33:25 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome.
:/ I have a family member like that, not the same situation mind you, but like you said, I love 'em anyway.
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SionnaDehr In reply to ??? [2010-12-15 18:38:19 +0000 UTC]
"I said I have a RELATIONSHIP, not a RELIGION."
YES! I love you so much right now!
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Rebelshade In reply to ??? [2010-12-15 18:32:40 +0000 UTC]
AMEN! Praise the Lord for this stamp!
This is something my church tries to get across all the time. I made this stamp a long while ago thanks to what my pastor says. [link]
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OnWingsOfBlue In reply to Rebelshade [2010-12-15 18:37:33 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much.
Indeed. It's not only something I hear, it something I believe and tell people all the time.
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Rebelshade In reply to OnWingsOfBlue [2010-12-15 18:40:09 +0000 UTC]
It's too bad that the "loud ones" can't believe it. We turn more people away from God by forcing our faith on them, therefore doing the opposite of what we're called to do. It makes me sad. So, my friends who aren't christian, I just love on them and pray that someday they'll come around.
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OnWingsOfBlue In reply to Rebelshade [2010-12-15 18:46:25 +0000 UTC]
:/ I know. Yes, the best thing we can do is pray and show them God's love through our lives.
God bless you. Stay strong and don't give up and them, keep loving them.
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Rebelshade In reply to OnWingsOfBlue [2010-12-15 20:49:17 +0000 UTC]
Strength to you as well. DA and the world is a tough place for us, but with God we will remain steadfast.
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OnWingsOfBlue In reply to Rebelshade [2010-12-15 20:54:55 +0000 UTC]
Amen to that sister! Sorry, just had to 'cuz it's true.
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Dracowulf In reply to ??? [2010-12-15 18:30:54 +0000 UTC]
Truly spoken, my friend. God bless -
And Merry Christmas!
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OnWingsOfBlue In reply to Dracowulf [2010-12-15 18:42:48 +0000 UTC]
Thanks. God bless you too. And merry Christmas!
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OnWingsOfBlue In reply to HimawariKitsune-YiYa [2010-12-15 17:53:11 +0000 UTC]
Thanks.
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HimawariKitsune-YiYa In reply to OnWingsOfBlue [2010-12-15 20:52:07 +0000 UTC]
No prob ;D
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Dragonite100 In reply to ??? [2010-12-15 17:47:32 +0000 UTC]
I'd favorite this several times if I could. xD I agree with this completely.
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OnWingsOfBlue In reply to Dragonite100 [2010-12-15 17:52:51 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very very much.
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Dragonite100 In reply to OnWingsOfBlue [2010-12-15 18:05:10 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome. 8D
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