More than a few Christians take offense when Paul’s cowardice is mentioned by “non-believers”, claiming that no martyr can ever be properly labeled as such. Aside from the fact that Paul was not a true martyr – in that a true martyr (like Stephen, for example, whose brutal murder Paul witnessed and of which Paul […]
There is possibly no greater – nor more telling – difference in character between Paul & Jesus than the jittery arrogance of the former and the assured humility of the latter. Indeed, Paul (no less than a self-proclaimed “apostle” of Jesus Christ – see Romans 1:1, 1 Corinthians 1:1, 2 Corinthians 1:1, Galatians 1:1, Colossians […]
Possibly due to his obvious low sense of self-esteem &/or his aforementioned high degree of arrogance, Paul frequently treats others with a callousness that is anything but Divine (“I declare to you this day that I am not responsible for the blood of any of you.” ~ Acts 20:26 – see also Romans 2:1‘s “Therefore […]
In line with many of the aforementioned contrasts (see Contrast #04, Contrast #10, and Contrast #11) there is a clearly defined dichotomy between Paul and Jesus in the way they judge the actions of others – with Paul tending to staunchly condemn those believing differently than he does or acting in ways he deems to […]
This next contrast can truly come as no surprise, seeing as how condemnation by its very nature brings division – and forgiveness by its very nature engenders harmony. Indeed, for the entirety of his biblical account – no matter where Paul seemed to go – debate & dissension followed. He first preached in the synagogues […]
For those who are unclear on the matter, the term “passive aggressive” relates to statements or actions which seem calm, detached, or even well-intended on their surface, and yet which have an underlying manipulative motive &/or aggressive intent. Some examples of this dysfunctional trait are found in expressions of melodramatic pettiness, pity-ploys, insincere compliments, blame-shifting, […]
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