What Does the Bible Say About Imposing Christianity On Others?

Romans 14:1-23 ESV / 77 helpful votes

As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. ...

Romans 14:13 ESV / 19 helpful votes

Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.

Romans 6:13 ESV / 10 helpful votes

Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and your members to God as instruments for righteousness.

1 John 1:8-10 ESV / 8 helpful votes

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

Romans 12:18 ESV / 8 helpful votes

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

John 16:8 ESV / 7 helpful votes

And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment:

Revelation 12:10 ESV / 6 helpful votes

And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God.

Galatians 5:22-23 ESV / 5 helpful votes

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

Galatians 3:1-29 ESV / 4 helpful votes

O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh? Did you suffer so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain? Does he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith— ...

1 Corinthians 8:9 ESV / 4 helpful votes

But take care that this right of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.

John 16:13 ESV / 4 helpful votes

When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.

Ezekiel 33:11 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Say to them, As I live, declares the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why will you die, O house of Israel?

Philippians 1:27 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel,

2 Corinthians 5:9 ESV / 3 helpful votes

So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.

Acts 17:11 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.

Matthew 18:1-35 ESV / 3 helpful votes

At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, ...

Matthew 9:12 ESV / 3 helpful votes

But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.

John 14:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 8:32 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

John 8:12 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

John 2:1-11 ESV / 2 helpful votes

On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” ...

Mark 9:1-50 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power.” And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. And Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” ...

Matthew 28:18-20 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Matthew 5:13-16 ESV / 2 helpful votes

“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Isaiah 11:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.

Isaiah 9:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 1:23 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Your princes are rebels and companions of thieves. Everyone loves a bribe and runs after gifts. They do not bring justice to the fatherless, and the widow's cause does not come to them.

Psalm 96:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth!

Psalm 47:7 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm!

2 Chronicles 19:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And said to the judges, “Consider what you do, for you judge not for man but for the Lord. He is with you in giving judgment.

Revelation 17:14 ESV / 1 helpful vote

They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.”

2 Timothy 4:1 ESV / 1 helpful vote

I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom:

Romans 9:32-33 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were based on works. They have stumbled over the stumbling stone, as it is written, “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense; and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”

Romans 5:8 ESV / 1 helpful vote

But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

34 Bible Verses about Imposing Christianity On Others

Romans 14:1-23 ESV / 77 helpful votes

Romans 14:13 ESV / 19 helpful votes

Romans 6:13 ESV / 10 helpful votes

1 John 1:8-10 ESV / 8 helpful votes

Romans 12:18 ESV / 8 helpful votes

John 16:8 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Revelation 12:10 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Galatians 5:22-23 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Galatians 3:1-29 ESV / 4 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 8:9 ESV / 4 helpful votes

John 16:13 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Ezekiel 33:11 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Philippians 1:27 ESV / 3 helpful votes

2 Corinthians 5:9 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Acts 17:11 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Matthew 18:1-35 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Matthew 9:12 ESV / 3 helpful votes

John 14:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 8:32 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 8:12 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 2:1-11 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Mark 9:1-50 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 28:18-20 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 5:13-16 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Isaiah 11:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Isaiah 9:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Isaiah 1:23 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 96:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 47:7 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Chronicles 19:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Revelation 17:14 ESV / 1 helpful vote

2 Timothy 4:1 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Romans 9:32-33 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Romans 5:8 ESV / 1 helpful vote

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34 Bible Verses about Imposing Christianity On Others

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Romans 14:1-23 ESV / 77 helpful votes

Romans 14:13 ESV / 19 helpful votes

Romans 6:13 ESV / 10 helpful votes

1 John 1:8-10 ESV / 8 helpful votes

Romans 12:18 ESV / 8 helpful votes

John 16:8 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Revelation 12:10 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Galatians 5:22-23 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Galatians 3:1-29 ESV / 4 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 8:9 ESV / 4 helpful votes

John 16:13 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Ezekiel 33:11 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Philippians 1:27 ESV / 3 helpful votes

2 Corinthians 5:9 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Acts 17:11 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Matthew 18:1-35 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Matthew 9:12 ESV / 3 helpful votes

John 14:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 8:32 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 8:12 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 2:1-11 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Mark 9:1-50 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 28:18-20 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 5:13-16 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Isaiah 11:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Isaiah 9:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Isaiah 1:23 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 96:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 47:7 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Chronicles 19:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Revelation 17:14 ESV / 1 helpful vote

2 Timothy 4:1 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Romans 9:32-33 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Romans 5:8 ESV / 1 helpful vote