Thoughts From a Random Mind

WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE?

          I feel like Christians can be their own worst enemy. We judge people based on their looks, as if we had it all together. We ask people to stop cussing, as if we never slip up and say one ourselves. We inform smokers that it will kill them if they continue, as if they were unaware of this fact. We either dislike or avoid those who are different then us, when in reality we’re all pretty much the same. We practice the old ‘do what I say, not what I do’ adage, as if people are too stupid to see right thru it. We act like we are superior to those outside the family of God, while we are only different by God’s grace. Everyone isn’t like that I’m sure, but my point is that we treat unbelievers like they are so much different than us and as a result cause animosity to grow between the saved and the unsaved.  It should really not come as a shock to any one of us that so many non-believers can’t stand Christians?

          We are no better than ANYONE else. We are sinners saved by grace. What or who gives us the right to act in such an un-Christ-like manner? Our personal thoughts and opinions are meaningless. What we say sounds like nothing if it isn’t followed or better still led by actions. We need to lead by example if we are to change the world for Christ. Put your personal agendas aside and ask the Lord to show us how to see others thru his eyes. Develop compassion and mercy. Cultivate a humble, quiet spirit. The old chorus ‘They will know we are Christians by our love’ should be a standard that we live by.
          Don’t read this and say that you don’t have anything that needs changing. You’re fooling yourself. We all need a spiritual makeover. Knowing we’ll never be perfect this side of heaven is no reason to avoid seeking perfection in all aspects of our lives. Surrender to the Lordship of Christ and live your life the way God intended you to live. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing! rlkeller