What we have today is an abundance of "Consumer Christians".
Many of us Christians look at God as sort of like an Heavenly ATM. Always seeking God, usually superficially, for what He can do for us. God has become an accessory in this day and age. Something we put on and take off as we see fit. Depending on what our current mood or circumstances might be at the time. We call ourselves Christians so that once we have claimed that catchy little title for ourselves we can then allow God to serve us. Some of us "serve" God so that we get to "receive" (consume) God's blessings. Health, wealth, provision, protection, etc....
Christianity is at its core all about loving God and his son so much that we allow him to love others (both loveable and unloveable) through us.
How many cranky Christians have you known? Christ followers are supposed to be the most loving, and loveable for that matter, group of people on this planet. Very rarely do "we" live up to that standard.
Why is this acceptable? More importantly, what are you going to do about it?
Ask yourself these questions.
1. Does my brand of Christianity provoke me to look for people to bless, help, or minister to?
2. Do you spend more time seeking God for your own personal benefit and well-being than you do seeking Him on behalf of others?
3. Am I a "Consumer Christian" or a "Producer Christian"?
4. In my heart of hearts am I a "Giver" or a "Taker"?
Well?
Many of us Christians look at God as sort of like an Heavenly ATM. Always seeking God, usually superficially, for what He can do for us. God has become an accessory in this day and age. Something we put on and take off as we see fit. Depending on what our current mood or circumstances might be at the time. We call ourselves Christians so that once we have claimed that catchy little title for ourselves we can then allow God to serve us. Some of us "serve" God so that we get to "receive" (consume) God's blessings. Health, wealth, provision, protection, etc....
Christianity is at its core all about loving God and his son so much that we allow him to love others (both loveable and unloveable) through us.
How many cranky Christians have you known? Christ followers are supposed to be the most loving, and loveable for that matter, group of people on this planet. Very rarely do "we" live up to that standard.
Why is this acceptable? More importantly, what are you going to do about it?
Ask yourself these questions.
1. Does my brand of Christianity provoke me to look for people to bless, help, or minister to?
2. Do you spend more time seeking God for your own personal benefit and well-being than you do seeking Him on behalf of others?
3. Am I a "Consumer Christian" or a "Producer Christian"?
4. In my heart of hearts am I a "Giver" or a "Taker"?
Well?
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