How Do I Recognize A Saint Today?

1 Corinthians 6:2 (NIV) in Context

2Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases?

Here I have compiled a list of certain characteristics, attributes, attitudes, & qualities to help you identify a saint, a.k.a. "Christian". The word saint(s) is found 68 times in the NIV translation of the Bible, and this word was used by the Apostle Paul to describe regular Christians. Here are the qualities to be shown by a Saint according to Galatians 5:22-23; 22,"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." 2 Peter 1:3-8 is another great example of more characteristics that should be displayed by the saints of today. Here are a few key points that I feel necessary to address:

• Saints are called to use their gifts & serve: 1 Corinthians 12:20-35
• Saints are called to be healers: Mark 6:12-13; Acts 3:1-10, 5:12-15, 14:8-10. Read Why Can't Everyone be Healed!? for a better insight.
• Saints should never judge anyone: Isaiah 33:22; Matthew 7:1-3; Luke 6:36-38; John 12:46-48.
• Saints temples(a.k.a. bodies) should reflect a complete state of health & wellness: John 2:20-22; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20.
• Saints should be free from Greed and Debt: Ecclesiastes 5:10; Proverbs 13:11; Proverbs 17:16; Proverbs 22:26-27; Matthew 18:25; 1 Timothy 6:10
• Saints should be defenders of the faith: 1 Peter 3:15; 2 Tim. 4:16; Philippians 1:7; 1 Cor. 9:3;
  
• Saints should emulate Christ while still acknowledging the Laws of Moses; Matthew 5:16-20; 16"In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." 17"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven."): (1 Corinthians 15:49; In Context)

Here I have compiled a list of a few things that don't necessarily make someone a saint, at least, not according to the Bible(But what does that matter...right!?):

1. Just saying that you're a "Christian", doesn't make someone a saint, even though technically both words are one in the same: Matthew 7:21-23
   
2. Someone who goes to church every Sunday: Colosians 2:6-15
   
3. Performing miracles after death: No biblical reference, because...well this is not Biblical! Here is one to oppose the idea of religious doctrine: Mark 7:7-9
   

Yours in Truth, Love & Life,

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