where we come from determines who we are.
it’s a powerful statement.
examples?
if you come from a certain global region, chances are you’ll have an accent to match.
if your parents value music or art or politics, chances are you’ll have a similar interest.
if your parents are tall and thin, chances are you’ll be of similar stature.
so why is it so different with christianity?
I am from God. and that should determine who i am, what I do.
For some people it does. Their actions coincide with their belief that they are from God, of God. But what about people who profess they are from God, but act in a way contrary to a Godly life.
We all know there is a stereotypical vision of a christian in many people’s minds. I feel like this is because of the contradiction in the way people act and what they say. “walk the talk” becomes optional, rather than required.
its frustrating.
more than ever, i realize that as a christian well aware of the fact there is a stereotype that it is up to me (and a few million other christians) to stop propagating the reputation of hypocrisy. To remove ourselves from the platform where defensiveness or even righteousness reigns and merely live our lives in a way that shows where we come from- and in turn where we’re headed…and at least for me I hope that place is a home in God’s kingdom.
“how can I further Your kingdom when I’m so wrapped up in mine?”
