do Christians think they are better than everyone?

“Christians think they are better than everyone else.” Here is another misunderstanding of Christianity.

Christians think they are better? You must be talking about people who call themselves “Christian,” not show Christian actions. Better? Actually it is just the opposite. Christianity is the only religion where it is recognized that humanity cannot be better on its own. In Islam humans “prove” their goodness by following the Pillars of Faith, in Judaism the Torah, and even people without religion have their “random acts of kindness.”

But Christians realize it is only by receiving the gift of forgiveness through Jesus that one can respond by doing good things. So Christians cannot compare themselves to others. It is no big deal to say, “I received a gift. I am better than you.” It is the gift that is special, not the person receiving it. God offers the gift to everyone. Yet, it is only the Christian who unwraps it.

So, the best arrogance a Christian can muster is this.

“Wow, look at me! I unwrapped a present!”

Hardly noteworthy.