Since religion has been a hot item today
Seems like a lot of the blogs I have read today have touched on religion in some sense or another. Usually I wouldn't hesitate to link to and ping a relevant blog, but none of them have really said anything about what I want to write about. It's been more about inspiration than anything.
Full disclosure, I have been a Christian now for about 15 years. I think that often-times we get carried away with our little book of rules and often miss the point entirely. All too often I'll see someone read the Bible or hear a message and say "Wow, that's great stuff! All of the people I know should do this and their lives would be so much better!". That is what I call missing the point.
When I read the Bible or when I hear a particularly powerful sermon, I want to internalize it. I have to ask myself "How can I be a better follower of Christ?" I am frustrated by others who never ask themselves this question. They want to run around and inflict their views on the world, never wondering or questioning where their heart is at.
If the Bible is so great, if Jesus' teachings are so wonderful, then why don't we try living by the Word of God before trying to force it down someone's throat? I'm not saying you have to be perfect, I have my struggles to you know. At least make an attempt. If you really believe that the Bible is sacred and holy, then you should show your faith by carrying out its edicts. Not telling everyone else how to live their life.
Christianity is ultimately about a choice and a relationship. You must choose to accept the sacrifice of Christ to be a Christian. From that point on, what happens in your life is between you and God. There are no other parties. It doesn't matter what the neighbors are doing or what the clerk at the video store thinks of your beliefs. You can share, and in fact are encouraged to do so. At the same time, your primary concern as a Christian should be with your own behavior. As soon as you are perfect, then you can start working on others.
DISALLOWED (Random)
Full disclosure, I have been a Christian now for about 15 years. I think that often-times we get carried away with our little book of rules and often miss the point entirely. All too often I'll see someone read the Bible or hear a message and say "Wow, that's great stuff! All of the people I know should do this and their lives would be so much better!". That is what I call missing the point.
When I read the Bible or when I hear a particularly powerful sermon, I want to internalize it. I have to ask myself "How can I be a better follower of Christ?" I am frustrated by others who never ask themselves this question. They want to run around and inflict their views on the world, never wondering or questioning where their heart is at.
If the Bible is so great, if Jesus' teachings are so wonderful, then why don't we try living by the Word of God before trying to force it down someone's throat? I'm not saying you have to be perfect, I have my struggles to you know. At least make an attempt. If you really believe that the Bible is sacred and holy, then you should show your faith by carrying out its edicts. Not telling everyone else how to live their life.
Christianity is ultimately about a choice and a relationship. You must choose to accept the sacrifice of Christ to be a Christian. From that point on, what happens in your life is between you and God. There are no other parties. It doesn't matter what the neighbors are doing or what the clerk at the video store thinks of your beliefs. You can share, and in fact are encouraged to do so. At the same time, your primary concern as a Christian should be with your own behavior. As soon as you are perfect, then you can start working on others.