Me Religious?
Friday, February 29th, 2008One of my favorite books is called the “BarbarianWay”. No it has nothing to do with the cartoons. (Hanna-Barabera J ) Instead it is a book that challenges the lifestyle that many in today’s church have chosen. It makes a clear distinction between a radical Jesus and the one we hear about today.
There are a lot of preachers & even best selling authors today that are talking about people getting rich, getting comfortable and being safe. But I wonder:
Have we made Christianity too easy?
Are we really experiencing the same Jesus that began a revolution?
The biblical Jesus speaks about love, sacrifice, denying yourself, serving others and the adventure of experiencing Him. This seems like quite a contrast because it is.
The author states that you cannot separate love and sacrifice. I have thought about this for awhile and decided I agree.
So if God is love then we should not be looking for the easy, comfortable life but how to take up our crosses and follow Him.
I was convicted by what I read. I realized how self centered I have become and how I too often choose the easy way and want to quit when things get tough.
Perhaps we have become too religious. Is there a contrast between the religion of Christianity and the revolution that Jesus began two thousand years ago? Is it possible to truly meet the creator of the universe and remain casual about your faith to the point of desiring money, comfort and security in this world?
What do you think? Do you agree? Can you relate?
I would love to hear your comments