Attending an "inter-denominational" Christian University means I get to see a myriad of ideas about faith. Usually it is fun to see how others worship the Creator. I love being in class and studying the Bible every day. Unfortunately over the last couple of years I have noticed a trend in Christianity that frightens me. It is best summarized in a phrase that has become like nails on a chalkboard to me: "We just need to love them where they are at."
When I read the Gospel accounts of Jesus' I do not find this attitude. In fact the start of His ministry in Matthew's account starts by stating, "..Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand" Matt 4:17.
I am tired of serving a god that loves us where we are at. The God of Scripture loves us always, but calls us to holiness, not mediocrity! If Jesus only loved the disciples where they were, Matthew would have continued collecting taxes. Peter, Andrew, James, and John would have continued their fishing lives.
Jesus was not apathetic towards sin. If he was he would not have preached repentance. I live an apathetic lifestyle every day. Worldly acceptance has replaced true love in so many areas of my life. I "love them where they are" all the time. I love myself where I am even more.
As Christians we have been blessed by God with a message that holds eternal consequences. It is time to stop being apathetic.
"For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God ? Or am I striving to please men ? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ." Galations 1:10
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