Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help!
  Advanced
Register  |  Log in  
   Ask    
 Answer  
  Help  

Ask QuestionsprogressAnswer QuestionsprogressBuild ReputationprogressBecome an Expert
 
Free Answers in 3 Easy Steps

Register Now
3 Steps

At Ask Me Help Desk you can ask questions in any topic and have them answered for free by our experts. To ask questions or participate in answering them you must register for a free account. By registering you will be able to:
  • Get free answers from experts in any of our 300+ topics.
  • Accept money for answers that you provide.
  • Communicate privately with other members (PM).
  • See fewer ads.

Home > Society & Culture > Religion > Christianity   »   Can a non-Christian do good?

 
Question Tools Search this Question Display Modes
Question
 
 
Old Feb 9, 2008, 10:50 AM
Kick277Jen
New Member
Kick277Jen is offline
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 23
Kick277Jen See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.
Can a non-Christian do good?

Can a non-Christian truly do good in the sight of God? Why or why not?

 
     

Answers
 
 
Old Feb 12, 2008, 04:50 AM   #51  
NeedKarma
Ultra Member
NeedKarma is offline
 
NeedKarma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Canada
Posts: 5,754
NeedKarma See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.NeedKarma See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.NeedKarma See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.NeedKarma See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.NeedKarma See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.NeedKarma See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.NeedKarma See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.
Quote:
Originally Posted by SkyGem
What I will say to these un-Believers is that they need to see that they are being given an opportunity to Save themselves
I don't need saving. Saving from what? Here's an idea, keep your religion as a personal thing. Do you see others here trying to convert you, telling you that you are on the wrong path? Nope, it's just you. I do good for my own sake not because I'm scared of something.
 
 
     
 
 
Old Feb 12, 2008, 07:01 AM   #52  
speechlesstx
Ultra Member
speechlesstx is offline
 
speechlesstx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Amarillo, TX
Posts: 1,043
speechlesstx See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.speechlesstx See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.speechlesstx See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.
Quote:
Originally Posted by NeedKarma
I don't need saving. Saving from what? Here's an idea, keep your religion as a personal thing. Do you see others here trying to convert you, telling you that you are on the wrong path? Nope, it's just you. I do good for my own sake not because I'm scared of something.

You think Christians do good because they're scared of something? I don't think so.
 
 
     
 
 
Old Feb 12, 2008, 07:18 AM   #53  
NeedKarma
Ultra Member
NeedKarma is offline
 
NeedKarma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Canada
Posts: 5,754
NeedKarma See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.NeedKarma See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.NeedKarma See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.NeedKarma See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.NeedKarma See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.NeedKarma See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.NeedKarma See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.
Quote:
Originally Posted by speechlesstx
You think Christians do good because they're scared of something? I don't think so.
Yup, salvation, hell, etc.
 
 
     
 
 
Old Feb 12, 2008, 07:39 AM   #54  
speechlesstx
Ultra Member
speechlesstx is offline
 
speechlesstx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Amarillo, TX
Posts: 1,043
speechlesstx See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.speechlesstx See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.speechlesstx See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.
Let's see if I can throw a monkey wrench in this discussion. The question was "Can a non-Christian truly do good in the sight of God," not can an "unbeliever" do good in the sight of God? If you believe the account of Cornelius in Acts 10 I'd have to say yes, a non-Christian can truly do good in the sight of God.

Quote:
"Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right."

Am I wrong?
 
 
     
 
 
Old Feb 12, 2008, 07:41 AM   #55  
speechlesstx
Ultra Member
speechlesstx is offline
 
speechlesstx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Amarillo, TX
Posts: 1,043
speechlesstx See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.speechlesstx See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.speechlesstx See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.
Quote:
Originally Posted by NeedKarma
Yup, salvation, hell, etc.

I don't know about anyone else but when I do good for someone it tends to be out of love and compassion, not fear.

Comments on this post
talaniman agrees: Me too, is there any other way???
 
 
     
 
 
Old Feb 12, 2008, 11:55 AM   #56  
Donna Mae
Junior Member
Donna Mae is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 55
Donna Mae See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.
Quote:
Originally Posted by speechlesstx
I don't know about anyone else but when I do good for someone it tends to be out of love and compassion, not fear.

Me too. Love for God the Father, His Son (our Savior), and the Holy Spirit.

And for me, there is no other way!

Comments on this post
speechlesstx agrees: So far it's unanimous. I can't say that I've ever met a Christian that does good out of fear.
inthebox agrees: We love because he loved us first. Yes
 
 
     
 
 
Old Feb 12, 2008, 03:03 PM   #57  
SkyGem
Junior Member
SkyGem is offline
 
SkyGem's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Formerly in Spirit; currently assigned to the Earth plane.
Posts: 174
SkyGem See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna Mae
Me too. Love for God the Father, His Son (our Savior), and the Holy Spirit.

And for me, there is no other way!


Count me in too!!! There truly IS No Other Way! God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ) and God the Holy Spirit! The Holy Trinity is our ONLY Hope and Our Salvation that comes from God the Son!
 
 
     
 
 
Old Feb 12, 2008, 03:39 PM   #58  
SkyGem
Junior Member
SkyGem is offline
 
SkyGem's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Formerly in Spirit; currently assigned to the Earth plane.
Posts: 174
SkyGem See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.
Quote:
Originally Posted by inthebox
To the OP:

"Can a non-Christian truly do good in the sight of God? Why or why not?"

The key phrase is "in the sight of God, " and skygem, DeMaria have answered that using the Bible, God's own words.

Can non-believers do good? Sure they can. In my eyes, in the eyes of their fellow human beings, sure, absolutely. But Romans 3:23.
Good question kick...


And let's not forget the following Very Important Scripture concerning un-Believers! The Lord speaks to every Believer who would want to coddle an un-believer who will not change from his/her unrighteous ways.

"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? And what communion hath Light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? On what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? For ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing, and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty." -- 2 CORINTHIANS 6:14-18 (KJV)
 
 
     
 
 
Old Feb 12, 2008, 04:26 PM   #59  
Donna Mae
Junior Member
Donna Mae is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 55
Donna Mae See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.
SkyGem--Very good scripture.

Also Jesus' instructions when He sent the apostles out.

Matthew 10:11-14
"Whatever town or village you enter, search for some worthy person there and stay at his house until you leave. As you enter the home, give it your greeting. If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you. If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town."
 
 
     
 
 
Old Feb 12, 2008, 04:39 PM   #60  
SkyGem
Junior Member
SkyGem is offline
 
SkyGem's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Formerly in Spirit; currently assigned to the Earth plane.
Posts: 174
SkyGem See this member's comment history on his/her Profile page.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna Mae
SkyGem--Very good scripture.

Also Jesus' instructions when He sent the apostles out.

Matthew 10:11-14
"Whatever town or village you enter, search for some worthy person there and stay at his house until you leave. As you enter the home, give it your greeting. If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you. If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town."

Likewise, Wonderful Scripture, Donna Mae! It is a true Blessing to have you here at this forum! Welcome and Praise the Lord Our God whom we LOVE with all of our heart!!
 
 
     


Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

 
Similar Sponsors

Similar Questions
Question Asker Topic Answers Last Post
On Being a Christian Morganite Christianity 14 May 6, 2008 05:29 PM
Not PC to be Christian? kadit Christianity 17 May 2, 2008 03:01 PM
What Does It Take To Be A Christian? -radioactive- Christianity 49 Oct 18, 2007 07:26 PM
Christian Mich3 Christianity 1 Nov 14, 2006 08:29 AM
Know a good christian website/forum? 31pumpkin Christianity 11 Feb 22, 2006 02:53 PM




Copyright ©2003 - 2007, Ask Me Help Desk.
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:17 AM.

Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.0.0 RC6 © 2006, Crawlability, Inc.