I started writing this October 28, 2020... really, I should have written this before then. But I have been watching the state of Christianity with disbelief. I have seen ministries fall, icons become tarnished, people struggling to make sense of Christianity in a country that seems to be morally shifting. As I talk with friends of mine, they seem to be struggling with how to pursue Christ.
Christianity in America has become small. It has lost sight on its purpose and has become entangled in the cares - not of the world - but the cares in America. It has lost sight of this key things:
- Remember what the baseline is:
- As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:14-15)
- Hold each other accountable:
- Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. (Galatians 6:1)
- Love each other well
- By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35)
- Recognize what is right
- ...If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! (Matthew 6:23)
- Do what Christ did - remember why he came
- To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. (Luke 1:79)
Over the next few days, we will dive deeper into each of these.
Christianity is action is called out in God's Holy word, the Bible. Let's take this time to renew our minds.
