Is it bad to be a zealot?

Zealot, in my experience, is usually used in a negative context, but doesn’t have to be. A true zealot does not do only what is according to the law… he is entirely concerned with the one good thing which is solid, true and eternal. Zealous and zeal are more often used positively.

Which of Jesus disciples was a zealot?

Saint Simon the Apostle, also called Simon the Zealot, (flourished 1st century ad—died, Persia or Edessa, Greece?; Western feast day October 28, Eastern feast day June 19), one of the Twelve Apostles.

Can you be obsessed with religion?

Religious obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of OCD that causes a person obsess over spiritual fears. It often involves religious compulsions such as excessive prayer. For example, a person might worry they are going to Hell and repeat a mantra to cope with this fear.

What is the best way to be zealous for God?

1. Seek knowledge. Strive to understand what God really wants. Develop wisdom to discern when and how to be zealous in a way that pleases God. To grow in godly knowledge, study the Bible daily. For example, read stories of right zeal in the Bible, especially in the life of Jesus Christ.

How can I have Godly zeal according to the Bible?

Saul (later called the apostle Paul) learned that God didn’t want him to persecute Christians, but to personally learn and obey God’s commands and to zealously spread the gospel of the Kingdom of God instead. To have godly zeal “according to knowledge” ( Romans 10:2 ), we must immerse ourselves in the Bible—in God’s knowledge.

What are the causes of wrong zeal?

False religions and false doctrines are major causes of wrong zeal. Misguided ideas about God and how to please Him have plagued humanity from the beginning, leading to a zeal for doing evil that is abhorrent to the true God. But even those who believe in the Bible can be misled.

What does it mean to have a lack of zeal in Christianity?

A lack of zeal can mean a lazy, lukewarm approach to Christianity. If you read through the Proverbs, you clearly see God’s perspective on laziness—and it’s not a pretty picture. Jesus Himself gave a parable warning us not to be a “wicked and lazy servant” ( Matthew 25:26 ).