I’ve found that the people who do not “do” church and who do not wish to have a relationship with God have had run-ins with “Christians”. Not Christians, mind you, but “Christians”. You know who they are, the pious holier than thou, too good to admit to being a sinner, pew warmers. The “Christians” who sit back an judge those in their eye line. Who think that because they go to church they are entitled to judge the sins of others. Forgetting that they, themselves, are yet of the same dust. “Christians” see themselves as more than believers. They see themselves as above the commandment of forgiveness. They see themselves as being the Lord’s “teacher’s pet”. The one who thinks spending time with non believers is above them. “It is not right” they say to surround themselves with sinners. Again forgetting that they are not above sin. Forgetting, as well, that non-believers need the influence of believers that much more. That Jesus Christ himself saw the benefit of spending time with non believers. We should, as believers, teach other new believers to cultivate their knowledge in the word, their faith in the Lord, and their strength of convictions. We should live a life of example, a life of kindness, forgiveness, and understanding. We should encourage other believers to lean on each other. I can ask for help when I fail. I can apologize when I’m wrong. I am not better than anyone else and yet, am no worse. I have a plan. To submit and obey my Savior, and to try to do what’s right. To know that I am made from the same dirt as the next man, that I sin and am far from perfect. It is my job as a believer to lead by example, the know the Word, and to love my Lord.
We're called to be warriors for Christ. To stand and be counted as one of God's children. Are we perfect? No. Will we ever be perfect? Nope. Should we still strive to be a jewel in the crown of our Father? Absolutely! There will be no better time as when we stand before God and He calls us His good and faithful servants. (ref. Matthew 25:21)
Honestly, why bother sitting in church for anywhere from 1-6 hours (depending on denomination) if that's all you plan to do? Where a few believers gather, He will be. Start gathering with friend's and neighbors, and co workers. Bring your family to the Lord. Forget about being shunned. So be it. Those who turn their backs will eventually be face to face with the King and have to account for their decision. Can you imagine? Just imagine standing in front of Christ. Standing in front of the person you denied. Hearing Him say, "Jeni (or whomever) brought Me to you. She stood right in your home and told you about Me. You scoffed, you yelled, you denied Me. Where do you stand on the subject now?" How amazing.
Okay all of you Sunday Servants, get up, go find someone, your kids, your mom, your friend, or neighbor, and tell them. Tell them that you want to have a Bible study, or just talk about Jesus. Answer some questions, immerse yourself in the Word, and let yourself get lost in in the history. Let's all be missionaries for the Lord. Find someone and get their mind thinking about God. Plant a seed and it will grow and blossom.
*The Jesus Loving Princess*
*Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5*
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