Some things people say about Christians—<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Aren’t Christians supposed to live happily ever after ?”
Otherwise, why would I want to join ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Aren’t Christians supposed to be successful ?”
I can think of a lot of better ways to be successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Aren’t Christians supposed to have perfect marriages ?”
Statistics say it doesn’t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Isn’t divorce a bad witness for Jesus and the church ?”
So you must be in the wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Aren’t Christians supposed to be passive and ‘turn the other cheek’ ?”
How can I respect, if you don’t fight for what you believe ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Isn’t Christianity just all about love.”
Lots of others claim the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– – –<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some things God says about Christians—<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“the whole counsel of God”
“all scripture is given by inspiration of God—profitable for doctrine, reproof, instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, complete, for every good work”
“having food and clothing, be content”
“Godliness with contentment is great gain”
“if anyone comes after me, let him deny himself”
“all who live Godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution”
“you will be hated by all because of Me”
“the flesh wars against the spirit, and the spirit against the flesh—so you cannot do the things you want to do”
“set your affections on things above, not on things on the earth—things on earth are temporary, things in heaven are eternal”
“in this world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world”
“do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And that is just a sample of the whole story, the rest of the story, straight from His Book.
You see, Christianity is simple—and not so simple !
Salvation is free, then it costs you everything, and it’s worth it.
Most people understand this in other parts of the world today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It will be worth it all, when we see Jesus.
One glimpse of His dear face, all sorrow will erase.
So bravely run the race, till we see Christ.”
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Do you want answers, so you can understand Christianity, and know what it means if you decide to follow Jesus ?
Or do you want to confirm excuses, so you can maintain your reasons for saying no to Jesus ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s my job to tell you about Jesus—and how you can tell Him you’re sorry for your sin—and how He will forgive you—and how the Bible will tell you how to live for Him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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