Were they sinning? Of course. Were they devout, living their lives on the high level that their religion invites? Doubtful.
But they were still Christians.
I’ve just been reading and this is the only thing I want to comment on since it’s seems to be the issue among conversations.
This statement is like saying,
When understanding how hospitals work and patient care is provided, I’m going to ask Luis because he’s a doctor. But that’s incorrect because he isn’t a physician.
(Luis is a doctor because he has an pH even though he isn’t actually seeing patients or performing surgeries he’s still a doctor.)
Physicians are doctors but doctors aren’t physicians. What you practice is what you are. If a Christian isn’t living by the definition, then they aren’t Christians. And it wouldn’t seem right to rely on them as a source of truth when talking about Christianity. I apologize for those who come in the name of a prophet and yet fail to uphold the responsibilities. And I’m deeply sorry to the world for having to endure the foolish decisions of many so-called Christians. This is something I cry and pray to God about; that the image and name of Christianity is repeatedly tarnished by frogs who profess to be toads. Who live in similar environments, eat similar foods, and yet are lacking distinct qualities.
It actually reminds me of something Jesus said and something the Old Testament addressed:
“I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.”
Revelation 2:9 KJV
“But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die.”
Deuteronomy 18:20 KJV
“Send to all them of the captivity, saying, Thus saith the Lord concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite; Because that Shemaiah hath prophesied unto you, and I sent him not, and he caused you to trust in a lie: Therefore thus saith the Lord; Behold, I will punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite, and his seed: he shall not have a man to dwell among this people; neither shall he behold the good that I will do for my people, saith the Lord; because he hath taught rebellion against the Lord.”
Jeremiah 29:31-32 KJV
And it seems evident that such an issue of falsehood isn’t just in the Christian faith but also in the Jewish religion.
As for your original comment about Christians insulating Jews. I can not speak for the false Christians, but I can speak for true ones that when bringing up the failure of Israel in adhering to the word of God, the point should always be to bring them to salvation (of which I believe you mentioned when commenting to someone). That we all have come short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23) largely due to our inability to keep God’s commandments in the flesh because of indwelling sin. However, through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and guidance of the Holy Spirit, we can live a holy life in the flesh through spiritual means (Romans 6:1-18).
If someone spoke to me—pointing out the sins (not flaws)—that I'd committed I definitely would be upset, however, if they assured me that Jesus Christ can deal with it all; I would be more than likely to listen. And I say that because it has happened to me and I’m so fortunate that it did. Otherwise I would not have known the love of God nor understood the importance of loving others. Unfortunately real Christians are lacking so, I apologize for the false ones.
Thanks for reading!
God bless!