Please Pray for Me…

by Clarence E. Stowers | Dec 9, 2008 | Christian, Christianity, Church Issues

9 Reasons I'm Starting Not to Like "SOME CHRISTIANS"

1. They consistently seem angry, bitter, and worried. I thought Christians were supposed to reflect joy and kindness and peace.
2. 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.”
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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?
7. They are fake. They dress up a certain way on Sunday and they live as completely different people the rest of the week.
8. 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.
9. 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?