In the modern world, there are many Christian denominations: Catholics and Orthodox, Lutherans and Baptists, others Mormons. And many do not understand how to be “just” a Christian, without classifying themselves as a single group of people. Many do not understand: how to gain true faith, how to live correctly in Christ, how to choose your own path of service to God.
Instruction manual
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First of all, understand that you cannot in any way separate Christians from representatives of other religions and faiths, as well as from unbelievers. All religions, by their very nature, teach service to God and spiritual growth. And everyone decides whether to believe in God and to which religion to belong. But this does not mean that a Christian should not preach the word of God. On the contrary, by personal example and by the power of persuasion, strive to increase the number of new believers in Christ.
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Remember the commandments and rituals taught by the church and the Bible. But do not forget that they are not a goal, but a means. The main goal of a Christian is devotion to God. The most zealous followers of rituals, church services and Christian traditions are actually far from the true faith. These are pseudo-Christians, they only pretend to be believers. But Protestants, for example, have reduced the entire "external" side of religion to a minimum and at the head of the doctrine they consider the word of God and spiritual growth through faith in Christ.
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Do not forget that Christ taught to love our neighbor as ourselves, to help others and not oppress them. It is public rejection of these laws that gives rise to all social ulcers, and even crimes. You should seriously approach this problem: to the best of your ability, help all people, and not just relatives and friends. Forget about career aspirations, about enrichment, about external comfort and carnal pleasures. A Christian must be an enthusiast in sacrificial service to all people.
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Bring your personal and family life in line with the canons of Christianity. With zeal and without connivance, obey the laws of God, learn the Word of God yourself and teach your children. Keep your Christian life in every way and do not allow yourself to merge with the corrupt environment, do not succumb to its influence
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Teach the Law of God to children from a very young age. Nurture in them a true religious identity in a strictly Christian spirit. Chat with them at home, send them to Sunday classes at church schools, if any. Keep them from morally unhealthy entertainments and immoral amusements.
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Stand firmly for your faith until the last hour, since in the modern world it will constantly be subjected to secret and overt attacks, oppression and oppression. There is nothing insignificant in the Christian faith - everything has its own meaning, its meaning and its value. This means that nothing can be neglected, no compromises or concessions can be made. Each concession leads the Christian to a retreat from the faith, and this should be most feared.
