"More like Jesus" can be ambiguous in meaning. If someone's goal is to "be like Jesus" in the sense of seeking perfection or authority, it could indeed border on arrogance.

If the goal is to emulate virtues such as love, humility, and forgiveness rather than equating oneself with God, that is worthwhile.

However, love, forgiveness, and humility aren't necessarily exclusive to Christianity, as many faiths express those virtues. Even the heathen might believe in these human qualities.

Personally, I think that if you want a goal as a Christian, it should be pursuing a path of spiritual growth and a deepening trust in God.

To be "more like Jesus" means believing that without Him you cannot truly achieve spiritual fulfillment.

It's not just about adopting virtues or certain behaviors, but about surrendering to His grace and growing in faith.

The goal isn't self-improvement in a worldly sense, but a transformation that comes from reliance on Him and finding that your true strength comes not from your own efforts but through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Corky,

Trump?

Really?

Zed,

Ephesians 2:8-9

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith"and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God" not by works, so that no one can boast."

You really can't cherry pick verses to take out of context and establish an entire belief system from a single verse.

Context matters.

I realise that is commonly done even by the faithful.

Such are the frailties of man.

While good deeds don't earn salvation, they are a natural outcome of it.

Dan,

Don't expect me to know any answers to the questions that have ripped churches apart for centuries who can't even agree among themselves.

Just like everyone else I have mostly questions.

I mean...such as...after I retired a few months ago my wife and I planned a cruise we are leaving in 2 weeks.

And today I fell and hurt my back I can barely stand up straight and in great pain.

Ain't life a hoot?

Dan,

No...there are basic tenets of Christianity that make it Christianity.

I'm done...

Dan,

And oddly enough there are churches and individuals who consider themselves Christian but don't teach or believe those tenets.

They're really no different than any other "be nice to people" church or "the spirit of Jesus wants you to love all people and God loves you unconditionally"

It they don't believe in the basic tenets, I think they are mistaken calling themselves Christian.

Zed,

"When you talk with Jesus one day, expect Him to mention this to you."

I'm saved....are you?

Zed,

"I'm not an Evangelical"

Sure you are.

You evangelize for satan.

Corky,

Everyone who mocks Christ is evangelizing for satan.

Satan doesn't require you openly worship him.

Just mock those who do.

Corky,

The irony is all Christians are hypocrites for one reason or another.

It can't be helped. Christians believe in things that are unattainable on this earth.

But we're saved out of God's grace only because we allowed it to happen.

Zed,

He's been told all sorts of things I'm sure. He's heard things that would make your head swell.

However we voted for president, not Pope.

I don't know if Trumps been saved.

That's between him and God.

Zed,

You still don't get it.

Authentic Christians believe Jesus is God.

Not themselves.

We believe we're doing God's will.

Clown,

I regret putting that line in there.

It most certainly depends on the person if they are actively following "God's will".

Zed,

Come on...be honest.

You already had a deep dislike for Christians long before you heard about Trump.

Don't use him as a way to justify your hatred of Christianity.

I've seen that routine from believers who are losing their way too.

Disappointments make it easy to justify rejecting God.

Personally, I have been angry at God at times in my life.

I suspect God can handle it. It's when you stop being angry at God and become totally complacent you might want to step back and evaluate your direction.

Laura,

"You know it's ironic that many a so-called Christian when they claim to be doing God's will is surprisingly what they want and not what the Bible tells them what He wants. Just sayin"

I think you're asking an honest question from the heart.

I can only say this.

Pray to God for yourself without letting other people hinder your way.

Don't let the actions of other people stop you from believing in the hope that comes from being forgiven in the name of Jesus.

Corky,

I found this regarding your video claiming Trump is the Anti-Christ.

Denial of Jesus Christ
The Antichrist denies the Father and the Son, rejecting the core tenets of Christianity.
1 John 2:22 " "Who is the liar? It is whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a person is the antichrist "denying the Father and the Son."
2 John 1:7 " "Many deceivers have gone out into the world who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist."
Trump: Has not publicly denied Christ.

Self-Exaltation
The Antichrist exalts himself above all that is called God, even declaring himself to be God.
2 Thessalonians 2:4 " "He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God's temple, proclaiming himself to be God."
Trump: Has not claimed divinity. It may actually be true God protected Trump the day he was shot at, as Trump said.

Performer of Miracles
The Antichrist will perform counterfeit miracles and signs to deceive people.
2 Thessalonians 2:9 " "The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie."
Revelation 13:13-14 " "And it performed great signs, even causing fire to come down from heaven to the earth in full view of the people."
Trump: No miraculous signs or wonders associated with him.

Global Authority
The Antichrist will have control over every nation, tribe, and language.
Revelation 13:7 " "It was given power to wage war against God's holy people and to conquer them. And it was given authority over every tribe, people, language and nation."
Daniel 7:23 " "He gave me this explanation: 'The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on earth. It will be different from all the other kingdoms and will devour the whole earth, trampling it down and crushing it."
Trump: Limited to U.S. presidency; no global rule.

Anyone interest in my followup about my backyard tumble on ice where I landed on my back on ice on pavement. My head was surely just inches from the bottom cement step where I stepped off going away from from steps and I didn't have anything to grab onto. Had something in my hand so wasn't able to balance myself.

I'm going on a cruise in a couple of weeks and about 3 days ago I slipped in the backyard. Pretty disheartening.

That evening I was in horrible pain in my lower back to my neck and was unable to stand without being in terrible pain. Next day was better but still rough.

I started applying ice and heat alternating for a couple of days and I'm getting better quickly. Took Aleve.

Didn't hurt the spine...but I think probably bruised my entire back from my waist to shoulders. I smacked hard on ice on pavement.

Still hurts pretty good getting up from sitting or turning in bed...but my wife is really relieved we'll be able to go.

Red,

"The panel in the first row of the inauguration control 100% of the US's social media."

You do realize what a threat AI is becoming to America's national security?

They aren't people to take lightly.

America has both a physical border and a digital border.

Here's a list of names I found and their company who sat up front. I hope the list is correct.

Elon Musk " CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter)

Jeff Bezos " Founder of Amazon and Blue Origin

Mark Zuckerberg " CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook)

Sundar Pichai " CEO of Alphabet and Google

Tim Cook " CEO of Apple

Shou Zi Chew " CEO of TikTok

Sam Altman " CEO of OpenAI

Dara Khosrowshahi " CEO of Uber

If they wanted to sit up on stage, Trump might have considered it. You might want to read up on what plans Trump has for AI development.

Red,

Crazy times.

Wars, the economy in shambles, AI threats, and now the government admits UAPs are real.

Let's see...who would I prefer to see facing all this? Trump or Kamala Harris (and whoever has been pulling the strings the last 4 years)