“i don't think you are all the christianly. AT ALL. stop trying to look like a good-girl, you aren't at all anymore. i've lost all respect for you.”
So I received this truth in my little truth box on myspace and decided to blog and express my thoughts towards it. God gave us His word filled with stories, biblical truths, the Ten Commandments, and how to live a life as Christ like as possible. For us to live a life perfectly like Jesus is impossible, because we are only human. God understands this, and for that reason he sent his Son to die on the cross to forgive us of our sins. The thing is, God is the only one who truly knows our hearts, our minds, our intentions, and our faith. So what exactly is Christianly? Is it going to church every week, staying at home and reading your bible all day? Only hanging out with people who are pure and innocent? You know I used to have a mind-set where perhaps that’s what I need to be doing, I shouldn’t hang out with them, etc. Now I see its okay to go out and meet new people and live my life. God is always be my side, he’s not going anywhere, so where ever I go I shouldn’t be afraid. When Jesus was on earth he visited the prostitutes, tax collectors, the homeless, and those who people thought didn’t deserve love. Something I will never lose is my faith in God, and he has put certain people, times of trouble, moments of joy, and everything in-between in my life for a purpose. I’ve made mistakes, but everyone has. All sin is equal, and all sin can be forgiven when asked in honesty and remorse. I feel like what I have to offer is to show others God's love and I shouldn't abandon that calling. When I have an opportunity to go out, meet new people, or hang around non-Christians I can be an influence; a light in the darkness. I don't have to do what they do, say what they say, or live like they do, because God is with me and will help me withstand temptation. I don’t know exactly why someone would disbelieve my belief in God and my lifestyle. I am 18 and never have been drunk, never smoked weed, never done drugs, never had sex, never killed anyone, never not trusted God, never stole, never worshipped a false idol, I have kissed two guys in my life, rarely cuss, and more. I actually don’t need to give any more information to prove myself, because like I said, God knows what I do and what I don’t. I know since I have made a reputation of being a Christian that is what people will know me for, and if I slip up then all eyes will judge and condemn me. Maybe people would believe that because of some of my photography, my belly button piercing, the fact I've been to a hookah lounge, or whatever rumors could have been said, but if anything I do not want people to doubt my Christianity. My Christianity is the most important thing to me and if someone has a problem or thinks I’m doing something wrong I’d like hear their thoughts on that versus how I’m not a true Christian.
"Do not judge lest you be judged.”For in the way that you judge you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. "And why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?”Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' and behold, the log is in your own eye? "You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye." (Matthew 7:1-5)
