Live for Him!

I have had a pretty rough day today. Some days are easier than others. The bible tells us to love one another. It calls us to stand for righteousness. It tells us to be above reproach. It reminds us of the seriousness of sin. It beckons us to turn away from worthless things, unedifying things, and refrain from stumbling one another. It tells us we are free in Christ. But somewhere along the road, Christianity has turned into a fad. I am so bummed by it. People are living life as if they don't need to pursue righteousness. Instead of seeking to hit the bullseye, they just fail to even aim for it! Our Christian community is failing. We are refusing to be "set apart". The result? Many are unable to stand in the face of temptation. We are seeing so many fall apart. We are giving the devil the victory. He doesn't even have to try very hard, because we are much closer to the him than Jesus. Why? Why is it did important to have our own way? Our own comforts? My heart is breaking over the lack of people who are willing to stand firm in Jesus and His commandments. I am not talking radical fanatics who shove Jesus down the throat of everyone in the world who is contrary to their viewpoint. I am calling out to those who claim to be followers of Jesus. BE AN EXAMPLE! Sure you are free to indulge in------- because you are free in Christ, but why? Is it really worth it? Your freedom can stumble the weaker brother! If you are offended by this, than maybe you need to evaluate your life. Are you leaving those around you with the life that Jesus has to offer? Or are you just leaving them with the opinion that they can go to heaven and still live, speak, and act just the same as they do now? We are called to holiness. We cannot attain to that on our own. We need Jesus. Every day. Not everything this world has to entertain us. So friends, fellow believers, I pray that you would put God first. Above your self. Above your freedoms. Salvation is amazing, but we cannot live life as if it ends there. We are called to Go and make disciples. We are called to be lights. We are to be salt. Don't let your freedoms steal the flavor you have to give to this world that needs Jesus. Run the race to receive the prize! Just say no to "participation medals". If you are a follower of Jesus, then follow Jesus! Lord, give us Your eyes to see, Your heart to prefer others, and Your power to run this race. To God be the glory!