Sometimes, Christians do the wrong thing. They let a curse word slip out, they tell a lie, the go too far with their girlfriend/boyfriend. I mean, we’re all human. We were born into sin. No one taught us to do these things. Did you really teach your child to lie to you or to steal a candy from the store? No, of course not. But what about the people who don’t know any better? What’s to be said about them?
As Christians, shouldn’t it be our job to make sure we are setting the ultimate example? Of course, to err is human. Everyone knows that. But what about to be saved is to give 100% of yourself to God and His people and making sure that it glorifies him? What about that?
With all of the deaths happening in Hollywood lately, it’s got me thinking about the people in my own neighborhood that I don’t know that have passed away, whether from natural causes or mankind. Corey Feldman said something that really made me go “Uh huh!” After the passing of his best friend, Corey Haim, he said “I appreciate the support from everybody, but where were these people during the last 10 years of his life?” That was like a sucker punch to the chest. I don’t even know my neighbors names! What kind of example am I setting for other people? I know better? I know what Christ wants me to be doing. But instead, I’m sitting here blogging about what I should be doing instead of actually doing it. I need to be reaching out to people. Even if they reject me, I still know that I did something I was supposed to do instead of just talking about it. I think that’s a lot of Christian’s problem. They know how to talk the talk (well, most of them) but they can’t walk the walk. And then there are the Christians that are trying (and you know they are) but can’t get it right. And for me, while I show grace on that because I know their heart and I know what they’re going through, I still get frustrated and disappointed. Some things are hard to give up, I understand that, but what gets me is the cursing. How hard is it to say something stupid like “Aw snap” or “Dangcrapit”. I mean, really? You don’t have to curse. While there is nothing in the Bible (from what I can find) about swearing, it’s still not something Christians should go around doing. I mean, would Jesus use the kind of language in your tv shows? I was watching 7th Heaven today with my friend and Annie (the minister’s wife) said “ass”. Never, in the 11 years the show was on did I hear her swear. Yes, she was angry and hurt and frustrated. And I give her kudos for going through everything she went through with those rebellious children of theirs. Okay before I go further I must say that I am a pastor’s kid. I know that they’re are pedistals that we are placed on because we are supposed to be holier than the other Christians. That is so NOT true.
The truth is we are all humans. We are all lost at sea. If we really look at it that way, we should know that if we help each other along the way, the reward will be far greater than doing it alone. But that’s not how some people see it. Some see it as if we think we are better than everyone else. Listen up, I have never felt that way about anyone. Even the homeless man on the streets. It’s not the way I was raised and it’s not the way I plan on raising my children. Why? Because if my King can eat with sinners and walk the streets with lepers, the least I can do is love them.
Honestly I think what the world needs is respect. I’m pretty sure, as sure as a 19 year old girl can be, that if everyone had respect for each other and themselves that our problems would be solved. If there was respect, we wouldn’t have abortions, orphanages, world hunger, poverty, AA meetings, drug rehab, STDs, prejudice, racism, jails filled with criminals of all ages....I mean look around you. Turn on the news! I was watching the news in January and the top headlines for 2009 were highlighted. Only ONE story out of those headlines was positive. Just ONE! And that was the Hudson River plane story. Do you know what I want to see on the news? Stories of reconciliation. Stories of people turning their life around. I want to get to the point where I turn on the news and know that I won’t have to cover my ears or close my eyes just to avoid the turmoil they will be showing.
Our world is falling apart. But we’re too concerned with the animals and the environment to care about the dying souls and the broken hearts in our own neighborhood. God didn’t send the polar bears to win souls to Christ. He sent YOU and ME. But for some reason, some idiot politician brainwashed our planet into thinking it’s our fault for the hole in the ozone layer and global warming. I have to say...SHUT UP!!!! Sir, you need to know that Jesus is not concerned with the ozone layer. He’s more concerned with the condition of your heart, which, quite frankly, isn’t bearing any Christ-like fruit. Sure, you want to help the planet and I’m all for that because God made it and it was once the perfect place until man decided to take things into his own hands. And while some of the natural beauty is still there, I’m tired of seeing empty, abandoned building collecting graffiti and garbage. Make it into a rescue shelter or a youth center. Something that will draw people in and win them to Christ. It’s the least we can do, am I right?
Oh, and whoever said rules were meant to be broken obviously wasn't on the other end of the rule when they said that. It's one thing to bend it but to outright defy and disrespect it, especially to a parent or a boss, is one of the most inconsiderate things you can do. "Little girls" need to learn that they have to follow rules just as much as the person before them did. And it'd be nice to know what's going on in your own house. I hate Facebook for that very reason. I have to find out everything on there, even who my own sister is dating. How shallow have we become?
Sorry for the mini-rants. I'm sure more will be coming. Just the way it's going right now.
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