Lip Service

You know what really bothers me?

People who claim to be Christians but don't act like it.

I know that we're only human and will never be perfect and all, but we can try.

What I mean is: the ones who say I love Jesus on Sunday when they had to roll out of bed in a drunken stupor to take some Chaser Plus and clean up before church so they can save face. The ones who get pregnant before getting married (or just have sex). The ones who cuss and disrespect others, who don't love, but say that Jesus is the Lord of their lives.

I'm not saying that I've never done those things. It is difficult. But I try to live the best that I can because I am a representative of Jesus. You and I, we may be the only Jesus some people ever see. Are we going to show them a hyprocritical face? Are we going to tell them that although Jesus gave his everything for us, we can just give one or two hours to him on Sunday? That we don't need to worry about praying or reading the Bible or even living like we've had a experience with him?

Like Gandhi said: "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ."

Will you chose to live for him or against him? There is no middle ground. Jesus said: "But because you are lukewarm—neither hot, nor cold—I am ready to spit you out of my mouth." (Revelation 3:16)

Honor God with more than just your mouth. Honor him with your heart and the way you live, if that is what you choose. But if you decide not to live for him, please stop saying that you do.

Peace,
Cait