Tough Truth Tuesday-My Christianity, My Way!?

           There is a growing problem in our society among so-called Christians. Many individuals want to be called Christians but on their own terms. They want Christianity their way.

            Some want to have Christianity without commitment, however Jesus said in Matthew 16:24, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me.” They fail to realize that Christianity without commitment means nothing because the foundation of Christianity is the commitment of the Father and Son. Commitment is needed in order to live the Christian life, to grow spiritually, to be dedicated to the will of God and to continue forward in the spiritual life.

            Some want Christianity without doctrine, however the Bible says, “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine…” in Acts 2:42. 2 Timothy 1:13 tells us to, “Hold fast the pattern of sound words.” Christianity means nothing without doctrine. The foundation of Christianity is the doctrine given by the Father and Son-2 Timothy 3:16-17. Sound doctrine is necessary in order to maintain the true faith and to go to heaven.

            Some want Christianity without having to do anything, but in Matthew 7:21 Jesus said, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father in heaven.”

            You may want Christianity your way, but as Bill Cosby said, “This is not Burger King. You cannot have it your way.”