Chris·tian
noun \ˈkris-chən, ˈkrish-\
: a person who believes in the teachings of Jesus Christ. (Christ-like)
To be Christ-like means to live by Christ's example.
Chris·tian·i·ty
noun \ˌkris-chē-ˈa-nə-tē, ˌkrish-, -ˈcha-nə-, ˌkris-tē-ˈa-\
: the religion that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Biblical scripture that explains what it is to be and how to become Christian.
"For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it shall be opened. "Or what man is there among you, when his son shall ask him for a loaf, will give him a stone? "Or if he shall ask for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him! (NAS, Matthew 7:8-11)
"..., blessed are those who hear the word of God, and observe it." (NAS, Luke 11:28)
Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him. (NIV, John 14:21)
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (NIV, John 13:34-35)
Now, the definition of a humanitarian-
hu·man·i·tar·i·an
noun \hyü-ˌma-nə-ˈter-ē-ən, yü-\
: a person who works to make other people's lives better
So now, why is it that so many of us can't seem to realize that the true meaning of truly living as a Christian is not to appear superior to others but really show compassion and love by helping others in whatever way God has blessed us with to give. This show of love as Christ loved is being Christian and it is exactly what humanitarianism is. They are the SAME THING!
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