I have to tell you something. Actually I could care less if anyone reads this. I just need to get a couple of things off my chest and since I don't know what else to do with these feelings, I'll just get them out of my head and on this paper.
Christians are flat out scaring me to death lately. I've seen a few of them acting so strangely that it's (almost) come to the point that I don't even want to be one or at least I don't want to admit that I might be one. I've been in some conversations where people were relating to me how others are so "religious," "judgmental," "closed-minded" and "weird". I'm never sure how to respond. I don't want to stick up for those Christians because they honestly aren't acting very Christ-like. I hear so many people talking the talk but not walking the walk. I'm seriously almost embarrassed to be one. It's confusing because it feels like I "should" stick up for them, but I can't. Instead I just say nothing... and smile.
Today I was thinking about a particular girl I met who was acting similarly to what I just explained. I don't want to sound mean, but she was just weird. She was talking about loving the Lord SO much and it was a bit much! And you should have seen how she was dressed! I know, that doesn't sound very Christ-like of me. But then I got to thinking... Didn't Christ stick out like a sore thumb? Wasn't He just a little "out there"? Were His followers weird? Did they seem "hokey"? Did they seem to look through people? When I think about Jesus I don't think He was anything like these people. I wish there were more "normal"(whatever that means),"cool" Christians.
Another thing that is bothering me is how people are getting desensitized about divorce and infidelity in marriage. I feel like I'm getting old. I liked the world better in the "good old days". Divorce and remarriage is rampant. Yes, I remember I am divorced and remarried, too! The problem I have is that no one is even shocked anymore when they hear a couple is getting divorced. The worst part is that I feel I'm not even shocked anymore. I don't like it! And I really don't want to sound like I'm being judgmental, but seriously?
I'm not sure what I expect or what I'm hoping for by writing this tonight. Was I just hoping that girl would have just written about her love for the Lord on a blog post instead of sharing it with anybody and everybody? Honestly, she freaked me out! A lot of Christians are freaking me out lately...
Lord, please teach me discernment!
Angie xoxo
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Angie, I understand just what you mean. Some people seem to think that if they take on the name of Christian, it instantly means that they are better, smarter, more good looking, wittier,etc. When I hear someone talking about how rich they are all the time...I know they probably are not. And, if someone is always talking about their fine clothes, or jewelry or shoes...then I know they are hiding something. If you have money...you don't need to tell eveyone, they'll just know. And, if you have fine clothes, and jewelry...no need to brag, just enjoy it. Same with being a Christian. If you are continually telling folks how great a Christian you are...you probably aren't. Our Lord needs for us to be kind, and gentle, and loving, and caring...not obnoxious, and pushy and, condescending!
I also agree with the divorce problem. Kid have not been taught what committment means while growing up, so they don't suddenly get it when they get married. Parents who do their homework, get them out of trouble, and never allow them to suffer consequences of their actions are not doing them any favors. Kids should not be allowed to start something and not finish it. There must be value in giving your word and sticking to it. But, parents today don't teach it. Sad.
Well, I did not mean to preach a sermon here.
Be yourself! Your Christianity will show itself. No one was ever won to saving faith by being made to feel inferior or embarrassed!
Angie
We need less of ourselves and more of Him.
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD." Isaiah 55:8
Christ was not understood. They thought him to be very weird. His love for HIS Father was thought of as blaspheme because He spoke of Him as if He knew Him.
Loving others as He does and seeing others as Christ sees them is an unveiling of the eyes process.
This world is no different today than it was in Christ day. Sin still runs rampant and we all are still in need of the Savior. It is just a constant reminder of how much I need HIM, His Word and His wisdom in my life! And how much I need to protect myself from things that even seem innocent, So that I may bring Glory to His Name and His Kingdom...
May the Lord give you Wisdom.
Angie(another weird one!)
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Angie...
I too have had those feelings lately as well. Particularly with a news story that coincides with the 9-11 anniversary. I keep saying to myself... this is not how Christ would have responded, this is not how a Christian responds.
I too had a conversation with a pastor's wife no less in which she expressed that her daughter was now living w/ her boyfriend. Her daughter is in her 30's, so of course is making her own decisions. However, when my friend (the pastor's wife) stated "well in the Lord's eyes they are married" I almost fell over! The Lord did tie my tongue as it wasn't the time or place for she and I to have a discussion and for me to say "really?" "you have got to be kidding me". I am assuming she made the statement to justify her daughter's living situation. I know "living together" is nothing new under the sun... and yes, the world has become desensitized to it, but I don't believe in the Lord's eyes they are married. If so, we have a lot of married folks out there!
Angie,
I try to stay away from "scarry" Christians. To be honest I believe some of these people may have mental illness and disorders.
They can hide their quirkiness in church because we try to include everyone but these type people don't go a step future and get that mental counseling needed.
In the last 40 years what have we done with these type people? We have intergrated them into the society and now you hear all this craziness.
The sad thing about the man from Florida is that there are people actually studying and learning under his teaching and that alone is a dangerous commentary.
I pray for Christ to stun the Pharisee right out of me so I will see people w/ His eyes and love them w/ His heart which causes my heart to stay tender to things instead of harden. I never want to have a heart of stone.
Love you!
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