In this video Pastor Ted Haggard describes some of the foundations of why others think Christians are arrogant and have become a hate group. Here he talks about building respectful, authentic relationships with others rather than seeing non-Christians as subjects who need to be persuaded and conquered.
Key Thoughts:
01:05 - Where did this position of Christian hate come from?
02:14 – Ephesians 1 talks about God chose us before the world was formed.
03:32 – We need to stop thinking “us” and “them”, as Christians, we are all saints and sinners at the same time.
Well spoken, sir. I just read the feature about you that came out in February on GQ Magazine. I have to say, my heart really goes to you, your wife and your children. I can’t possibly imagine the kind of pain you went through. But I can say that only in experiencing God’s healing grace can we understand what Jesus (and the whole Bible) is all about.
God bless you and your family in this new walk.
Thank you Ted for a great word.
I have personally dealt with that in my church when I was falsely accused of something by a church member. I keep asking god for the strength everday to be able to face these people as I have to sing in the church choir with them. It’s been difficult to do but I keep going back to all the times I judged people unfairly and all seems to jump into perspective. My denomination is Methodist but I don’t put much stock in the name anymore. Believer and struggling person on a long journey seems more appropriate. Thank you for this video, you’ve done much to help.
Keep up the good work Ted! If i could make it out someday i would love to attand your church! Take care!