"I'm one of God's all time favourites"

[Purplemmonkey]

If somebody said this phrase to you about themselves, what would you take that to mean?

"I'm one of God's all time favourites"

I'm just curious because I heard this recently and wasn't sure what the person meant, but it sparks something really negative inside me for some reason.

For more context I'm not religious, and this person is and does practice.

It means "I'm a massive twat".

That they were probably mentally unwell.

As a reformed ex-xtian it definitely was a well used 'joke', at least among most xtians I knew.

I can assure you (and her) that she's mistaken.

Given this thread is on Easter weekend, for the record it wouldn't have the negative connotations for me if it was Jesus that said it....

Sounds like one of those jokey C&W songs

It made me grin from ear to ear. It's hilarious. I wouldn't get annoyed about it.

My father has survived many dumb decisions and accidents.

He has been scrapped off the side of the road in a motorcycle accident, been electrocuted, caught under an upturned quad bike in an icy creak, cut his leg with a chain saw, and had a heart attack. He's also been a firefighter.

So I could see him saying something like that and it wouldn't bother me.

I'd assume she was kidding. It's not that serious.

Absolute bellend

I'd definitely think it was humour.

I'd assume they were religious and not afraid to show it/talk about it.

I wouldn't think they were arrogant; it's not that kind of statement if you are a religious person, as they believe everyone is chosen by God i.e. we are all God's favourites.

I suspect they might have been hoping you’d query it and allow them to say “yes- we’re ALL God’s all time favourites! Have you heard the good news” etc.

It's just a phrase. Christians believe that God's love is unconditional and unending - we're all equally loved by God. So everyone can say 'I'm God's favourite' and they will be telling the truth.

It's a bit like when I was young, DM used to say 'You're my favourite 10 year old'. Because she didn't love me any more than my siblings, but she definitely loved me.

First answer has it for me.

They're giving you the heads up to stay the fuck away from them

It's a fairly obnoxious thing to say if meant seriously. It's all in the tone, and the audience though.

I can only imagine someone saying it as a surprised exclamation to a bit of unexpected good luck.

I’d think they were joking, being sarcastic, being ironic.

Sometimes when I do something stupid like knock over a whole mug of freshly made coffee I’ll joke “obviously one of god’s chosen ones”

can’t imagine saying it with any seriousness.

I would assume they were joking.

But what if God likes them so much that he wants them with him!

I reckon you want someone who is very good but incredibly annoying next to you - as God would have to let them into heaven but has no real desire to spend time with them. That will keep the flight in the air.

Although you may spend the journey longing to plough into the ocean…..

Isn't this the opening line of the Pope's address from his balacony every Wednesday?

Of course it will be in Latin so it may not be obvious to everyone that he says this.

I'd keep a wide berth, but then I am not fond of religious people, especially grandiose ones.

I would assume that they were being sardonic after suffering a misfortune. I shall remember it for next time I drop a kettlebell on my foot. It would be preferable to what I actually said last time I did that.

If someone said that to me and I were the sort of person like you, who felt unsettled by the statement, I would tell myself to get hold of a firm grip and accept that there are things I do not understand and never will. These things are therefore not meant for my comprehension and have no bearing on my life or thoughts whatsoever. I would then exhale and do my best to avoid engaging with anyone who may cause me similar distress unwittingly or otherwise.

Thing is, I've heard similar sentiments in music and from a few people in various contexts so was able to understand what they meant by the phrase in the context which they said it. If that didn't apply to you in your circumstances, then all it means is that you didn't understand what they meant.

Ah good point.