Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Social Misfits?
I have sometimes been described as, a “Social Misfit” by some fellow Christians. And, I am proud to say that, that label has been placed on me. Even Jesus and His Disciples have always been criticized by the masses and establishment in such similar terms or worse.
There is a tendency today (As in all previous generations) for some so called Christian leaders and misinformed followers to focus attention, out of FEAR, and then criticize anyone trying to enlighten others to Christ Jesus if the message of the true Gospel conflicts with their own agenda, the Cultural practices of the current times or their own material gain. So many so called Church Pastors, Elders, Deacons, Evangelists or others claiming to be members of Christianity believe in falsehood. Many believe that to “Serve Christ” means to “DO” something or “Have” something to enlarge Christ’s Ministry (e.g., bigger buildings, more members, more “Tithes”, more “Leading people to Christ”, etc.). This is all missing the Real Truth demonstrated by Jesus when He was on Earth two thousand years ago as God in the flesh. Jesus did not come to please people or to build big congregations. He came to SAVE us evil people from ourselves and change our ideas about religion and life. I remain my own man with my God. I will not try to build on another’s ministry, only the Ministry of Christ Crucified and Risen from the Cross of Calvary.
So, you may criticize me, because it gives me great joy knowing that I will suffer one with Christ and am a son of God and one of His creations like everyone trying to live right. I am also only a man with many faults. So, may the true seeker look only to Christ Jesus and the Cross for Freedom. All answers come from there and are to be found only there. The words that I speak or write are really not mine alone. They belong to and come from The Holy Spirit of my Father and Brother Jesus.
As for the True Church of Christ; it is NOT in the World as a place materially, like a building. It is within a person’s soul. No congregation can replace that. True Christians live every moment with Jesus in their Heart (Their deep inner being). And, if one ever hopes to have Eternal life by acting religious you probably will fail. Jesus talked, Jesus walked against all establishments and Cultural beliefs and Customs or traditions made up by mankind.
If you want to really help the World, then slow down and LISTEN to Him. Then, you will know what and how to serve God and others. You Must Suffer in a similar way as Jesus did if you expect to know the Joy of His presence. Activity is not always the right action!
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