How cute. The simple fact of the matter is that only a handful of people are willing to live a holy righteous life, free of the sin & the ways of this world, loving God & others always. (as instructed in the Bible) In todays widespread Christiandom, we find it far easier to find a watered down form of Christianity that fits our lifestyle rather than to fit our lifestyle into that of a God respecting Christian. Excuses are many & diverse to the extreme. That's why so many claim to "follow" instead of "be like" (They were 1st called "Christians" because they were "Like the Christ) Really.....Who really desires to be like Jesus, Loving God & others always. Living a Holy & Righteous Life free of the sins & the ways of this world. Probally don't even have to take your shoes off to count that high. Makes me think of the "Left Behind" story..They forget to inform everyone that only those that are "one with God" as Jesus is one with God gets a seat on that bus, so expect to see all of us "right behind" the other still here, not missing anybody. May God grant you the ability to be Like Jesus! Oh, that's right, He already has. Peace in Christ be with you always.
hi monster.
i agree.
though i'm always a little amazed at how one is able to state things like "only a handful of people are willing to live a righteous life"....when there are millions and millions who claim the Name of Jesus. i certainly haven't observed them all in their lives to know that.
and curious kinda that those who make those statements include themselves in that handful.
the metrics part aside, i agree. this is due to unsound teaching in church these days i believe.
we all agree that God's Word is able to perform its work, in all ways, bringing men to faith AND reforming the christian, transforming lives, and sanctifying them, conforming them to be like Jesus. but the Word of God, our daily bread along with our new heart and prayers is required for real solid growth. and the fellowship of unified believers.
things are so upside down today with what comes from many pulpits; what passes for assembly....the noisy, "hip" unruly mega-type stuff, the anecdotal stories or life lessons from the pulpit aren't helpful (for me anyways)
i prefer order, decency, peace, and preferably preaching using a Lectionary....anyways, maybe off topic, but the words of God read week to week and daily as individuals is our way to righteousness and holiness.