CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE

It’s very much a paradox the way that Christians think. We know the way that we should be, but do not see the link, Between the way that we behave and what we aught to do. We think all men are equal. Of course that is quite true. Then fall into the error of how we think of others. It aught to be identical with all the nations’ brothers. But this can never happen. We are not all the same. We may look very similar, but that is just in name. It doesn’t make allowances for things that make us tick. And unbelievers look at us and say that we are sick. I don’t think we can blame them, for it’s what they observe. We Christians are “genuine” until we have to serve. At least that’s what they’re thinking and they are seldom wrong, Because of all the things we do to string the world along. The two are inconsistent and do not make good sense. They say, “If you’re a Christian, then what is your defence? The things that you are doing are not in Jesus’ style! If you keep doing what you do, you’ve missed it by a mile! That isn’t love for brother. It seems much more like hate. And if you carry on this way, then you’re a reprobate.” Stand up for Jesus’ character and do the things you should. That is the definition of truly doing good. You cannot be a Christian and follow Satan’s ways. You have to live a life-style the way the Bible says. Adultery is something we shouldn’t see in you. You can’t be a whore-monger and to the Lord be true. You cannot worship idols, not even motor cars. And do not seek the future by staring at the stars. By faithful to your husband. Be faithful to your wife. Do not try and emulate the seamy side of life. Discipline your children the way God’s told you to. And do unto your neighbour what he should do to you! It isn’t complicated. A child can get it right. Only do the things you know are pleasing in God’s sight. That way it doesn’t matter. The people will all see, The things you know that Jesus would do continually. For if you take this action and if you do it right. They’ll see you are a Christian from morning until night. Jim Strickland – written Monday, 22 August 2011