Well That's Not Loving?!

The skewing of the true biblical meaning of love has been used by Satan to cause havoc in the Kingdom of God. Many Christians (or so-called Christians AKA the "UnLost"), believe that the world's version of love is the same as the biblical version of love. Those who are familiar with Scripture know this is a false concept.

The world's version of "love" tells us that it is unloving to confront falsehood. However we know the Bible teaches us to speak the truth in love (Eph 4:14-15). The Bible also teaches that "all Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, and correcting (2Tim 3:16).Titus 1:9 clearly states to refute those who oppose sound doctrine. The world tells us never to confront anyone about their salvation, that is a "private thing." To ask a flat footed question about Christ or someones eternal destination is considered judgmental, unloving, and confrontational, especially if that person verbally professes faith in Christ. However to challenge said profession of faith due to chronic sin (Gal 6:7-10), and habitual pagan activity in a persons life would be considered grossly unloving. Despite the fact that the Bible says " Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted." (Gal 6:1). Also in Ezekial 33:6 it says that if we are silent and do not tell someone the truth, then their blood is on our hands. 

The Great Commission (Matt 28:18-20) clearly commands all Christians to proclaim the Gospel many Christians do not regularly. Why? Because they have been taught directly or indirectly that saying that Jesus is the only way and that without salvation you go directly to hell is "unloving." "How can we teach the lost about the love of Christ if we are being mean!" they say! "They already know they are sinning, why keep telling them...," they say. Regardless of what many people say, I would argue that it is grossly unloving to sit back and watch anyone (much less your own children, relatives, and friends) go to hell for all eternity (Hell is HOT, and eternity is a LONG TIME!) and not even attempt to proclaim the WHOLE Gospel to them! Yet this is what many Christians believe, if they are being honest...that to confront sin, salvation, or anything that may cause strife and ultimately possible rejection is to be avoided at all costs. Instead many have twisted the message to suit the felt needs of people. Many have brought pragmatism into the church to manipulate a verbal "yes" from the lost, yet many remain lost, and have not repented and believed the Gospel to this very day. I'm sorry but there is nothing loving about leaving people in a lost or in some cases, ignorant state in order to avoid conflict. (Gal 1:10) We must go over the law and make it clear that we've all broken the law (Ex 20:1-17), none of us can keep the law (Rom 3:23), we are all guilty (James 2:10), none of us are good (Rom 3:10). Thus we all need a Savior and His name is JESUS! (Rom 5:20-6:1-2; Gal 2:19-21). Even knowing all of this, as many Christians do, they still say, "come to Jesus and your life will be better." Which isn't patently false, however perception is definitely an enemy here. To a lost person "your life will be better" = "my CIRCUMSTANCES will change for the better." Meaning more money, bigger house, better car, better job, perfect spouse, perfect children, less problems...yay Jesus!!! Unfortunately that is not always the case, sometimes your life may get worse! Persecution will come (2 Tim 3:12), and many fall away from the Church when that happens. (see the parable of the Sower Matt 13:1-9)

Now are you seeing why this false ideal of love has been so destructive in the Church? It has basically yielded a generation of people who say they believe, yet many are false converts. I've read too many blogs in one week exposing different sides of this fallacy and I praise Jesus for the boldness of those writers. My question to you is now what will you do? Will you read this and continue with life BAU (Business As Usual)? Or will you act accordingly, depending on where you personally fall on this issue? If you believe with 100% assurance, will you tell others about Christ and stand in prayer with me regarding this issue? If you are part of the Unlost and are willing to admit you are not sure you are saved after reading this post, will you seek Godly counsel and seek Christ in hopes that prayerfully you will be called into true fellowship with Christ through repentance and grace through faith (Eph 2:8-9)? If you know you don't believe will you repent and believe the Gospel (1 Corin 15:1-5)? Admit that you've broken God's law and if judged today you would spend an eternity in hell? Please confess your sins and put on the Lord Jesus Christ, I pray if it be Your will Lord, do it today! Wherever you land on this issue do not remain stagnant, but take action! I Love you!

Five Reasons Why I'm Happy Being Single

Long Disclaimer: My references for marriage are based off of heterosexual couples who have been married 20 or more years and biblical examples of godly marriage. I have NO ISSUE with marriage in fact I hope to be happily married in Jesus as soon as the Lord wills it. Lastly I am doing this totally off the top of my head so if I miss something...by all means share in the comments section. This applies to married and single folk... I am sure my married readers can remember some things they miss about being single :-)

My List in No Particular Order:

1) I love eating my meals whenever I want, whatever I want, and in no particular order. ie. Cheerios for dinner, liver and onions for lunch, dinner for breakfast etc.

2) I always wonder what it is like to come home everyday and most likely know you have little hope of a moment alone. (depending on your situation) I love being able to retreat with no explanations.

3) I enjoy being able to fast, pray, and read my Bible by my schedule. I don't anticipate being able to maintain this schedule married and then with children.

4) Similar to reason three I don't anticipate being able to continue my current pace in the areas where I serve the body of Christ. Though I am not sure that I would mind giving up some things for more time with my husband I may miss some things terribly too.

5) All the habits I take for granted now like what I do, or do not watch on TV, music I enjoy, when I do my chores at home, and how I do things in my regular routine (pay bills, go to the grocery store, go to the gym, violin practice at home etc) are all up for grabs as another person comes into the picture. Being a HIGH D creature of habit I am ecstatic to think of these happier times when I don't have to compromise with someone else on these habits on a regular.

Now mind you, I could get into a lot more detail but these are just the things that come to mind readily that I think about all time. Things that I believe are good solid reasons to rejoice in being unmarried in Jesus. All the time, there is just this constant barrage of melancholy from unmarried Christians about all the fabulous reasons they want to be married and hate being single. I wanted to give a few reasons to REJOICE in being single for the time in which we are called and return the focus to where it should be for any unmarried Christian... the things of the Lord (1Corin 7:32)... not in languishing about not being married. I hope this little list of mine encourages someone and if you can think of anything else...again please share! God bless!