9 Reasons I'm Starting Not to Like "SOME CHRISTIANS"
- They consistently seem angry, bitter, and worried. I thought Christians were supposed to reflect joy and kindness and peace.
- They don’t dream big dreams. That seems odd given
the fact that we’re supposedly worshiping a God who is “able to
accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare ask or hope.” - They don’t like it when other people or ministries experience success.
Think about it. There are Christians who would be overwhelmed with joy
if Mars Hill experienced fewer salvations, fewer baptisms and our
attendance dropped. - They use prayer as an excuse for inaction. They’re waiting for God to do his thing, but they aren’t willing to step out in faith and obedience.
- They’re more concerned with the BMW next door than the lost person who drives it.
Most Christians are jealous of people with money. They’re willing to sacrifice time
and money for those without it, but they’re satisfied to let “rich”
people go to Hell. - They would rather people live life without Jesus than give up their personal preferences.
What happens when your preferred teacher doesn’t teach? What happens
when your preferred worship leader doesn’t lead? What happens when you
don’t like the music? - They are fake. They dress up a certain way on Sunday and they live as completely different people the rest of the week.
- They think they’re better than other people. That’s why they create rules to follow. It helps differentiate why they are holy while others are not.
- They’re comfortable with mediocrity. Doesn’t
matter where. Think Christian music and movies. Think how we invest our
time and money. You don’t seriously think God deserves our best do you?
The reality is that I’ve sinned in just about every one of these
areas. It pains me to say that, but it’s true. If people hear the
Gospel and reject Jesus, that’s one thing. If I’m the barrier to people
accepting Christ because of me and my sin, that’s a completely
different deal. Fortunately, God’s much bigger than my stupidity.
When does your humanness get in the way of people knowing the hope,
forgiveness and love of Jesus? Does your life make people curious about
the claims of Jesus or does it make them flee? What would you add to
the list?
Wow! Pastor (well, more of my virtual Pastor since I haven’t been to church in about 2 weeks) you went there!
10. They view church as a social club (inciting popularity contests and the latest gossip) and have the nerve to talk about you for being MIA. (just keeping it real, but like you…I’ve sinned in many of the aforementioned areas).
Great post!
11. They don’t recognize or acknowledge the deity of God. They often try to make God in their own image as oppose to their image being a reflection His.
I agree wholeheartedly with everything mentioned above! It’s sad- when you see christians behave this way. I tend to worry and when I’ve been mistreated (because i let alot slide b4 i get to the enough is enough state) it’s hard for me to put things behind me- I’m working on it and he’s not finished with me yet-pray for me as well! But to add to your list-
12. They are quick to form an opinion about a person just by looking at that person or/and from gossip (that could have been made up from accusations) rather than getting to know that person for themselves. Rumors are started and so fourth-
Sad thing is…these Christians are the ones who go to sleep or tip out to the bathroom when you preach about this on Sunday morning.
#8 They think they’re better than other people.
These are the people, who CLAIM that they have not experienced struggles, temptation, etc. As you would say Pastor, “came out the womb holier that everyone else.”
It is unfortunate because, it is our experience with God overcoming our struggles, temptation and sin, etc, that we witness how good God is to those going through.
I believe that there is no storm or experience we go through that is just for us…it is to encourage someone else that God can and will.