Published: November 14, 2024

Why Candace Cameron Bure is showing love to her haters

By Movieguide® Contributor

Candace Cameron Bure knows it’s important to show kindness even to the haters.

In a world that can be hostile and hateful to Christians, she learned through God’s Word how to handle difficult situations. During an interview with Allie Schnacky on “The JWLKRS Podcast,” Bure impart her thoughts.

Schnacky asked Bure, “When you go through so much public hatred, how can you continue to bear the image of Christ in front of thousands of people?”

“I think it’s easier for some of us than for others because some of us have fire spirits more than others,” the actress explained. “Some of us are a lot more quiet or reserved that way and you have different reactions when you’re under pressure.”

Bure explained that she doesn’t like conflict, and her hope is to resolve it if possible.

“I don’t like conflict,” she said. “I’m not afraid of it, I like resolution, so I’m always happy to have discussions because I like honesty and I like resolution.”

Bure then read 1 Peter 3:14-17:

“But even if you suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated, but look in your hearts to Christ the Lord as holy, always ready to make a defense to anyone who asks you for the reason for the hope that is in you. However, do this gently and respectfully, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are accused. Those who despise your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame, for it is better to suffer for doing good, if it were God’s will, than for doing evil.”

She explained that even though it is our personality to defend ourselves and fight back, God gives us the strength to remain gentle and respectful.

“If you are like a person who wants to stand up and fight, and gentleness and respect are hard for you to come by, remember that you have the full power of that gentleness and respect through the Holy Spirit. If you are in Christ, God gives it to you through the fruit of the spirit. He gives you love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, self-control. So you get it if you ask for it, that’s by the power of God, not by your power.”

Bure has first-hand experience in responding to people with kindness.

In 2022, a repeal effort was directed against her after she said that Great American Family It “Keep traditional marriage at its core.”

Following the backlash, she responded with grace.

“I am a devout Christian. Which means that I believe that every human being bears the image of God”, she POSTED on Instagram at the time. “Because of this, I am called to love all people and I do… to those who hate what I value and who attack me online: I love you.”

She also championed her values ​​when she co-hosted THE VIEW.

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