Hello, ladies and gentlemen. Glad to be back to leave you with another nugget of interest. Recently, I've thought about areas that have an adverse affect on Christianity. This is interesting because there alot of things that are bombarding the very image of Christ, which in turn, bombards us. I've found that there are three 3 arenas that have affected Christianity the most; Social, Culture, and Politics. I'll break these down as quickly as possible. Let's get it in.
SOCIAL
I describe this arena as your social life, who you hang around, what your friends are doing, etc. Your connections to people will have an impact on your relationship with God. If your homeys aren't concerned with presenting the gospel to those who haven't met Christ, then that will dowse your flame for the ministry. Don't be fooled into thinking that you can stand alone for an uncertain period of time. You might find yourself doing the same silly or crazy things that pleases your friends, but saddens God. Galatians 5:7-9, read it. It backs my plea perfectly. Be mindful of how easily the social arena can stain your purity.
CULTURE
There's a lot to say about this arena, but I said I would keep it short. Our culture is drenched, actually drowning, in sin. The culture reflects the evil desires of our hearts. It begs for material things, riches, clothes, bling-bling, the house on the hill, lots of sex, etc. Since our culture has this sin-centered identity, it has a strong grip on all of us. Ever since birth, we almost immediately gravitate to the customs and traditions of our culture, therefore shaping our lives to pattern the world. A world that either ignores God completely or diminishes His stature as the ulitmate Creator of all. The apostle Paul instructs us not to follow after the schemes of the world, Romans 12:2. Rebel from the culture that constantly tries to outsmart/mock the God that is just, beautiful, and glorius.
POLITICAL
Supreme Court ruled that bibles and prayer should be banished from schools. Congress took God out of the Pledge of Allegiance. Now states across America are battling to decide on the fate of same-sex marriages. In light of this, what's next?? I think that this arena has the most impact on Christianity today. Politics has always been a touchy subject for some, but it's not time to get queezy now. Since I'm on politics, I hope that everyone registered to vote. Anyway, it's amazing how we (for we have some say in the events of government) are always finding ways to push God out of the picture. If you haven't got it yet, pay attention. ATHEISTS HAVE FOUND WAYS TO MANIPULATE LEGISLATURE, BY WAY OF VOTING OR PETITTIONING, TO PUT A CHOKE HOLD ON CHRISTIANITY. Now is the time to be aware of how important it is to use every measure to pull back the doors closing on our God. We know that there efforts are worthless and they make God laugh, but until His son makes the final curtain call, it will be a battle for us on Earth. I will leave you with Colossians 2:6-7, "My counsel for you is simple and straighforward. Just go ahead with what you've been given. You received Christ, the Master; now live Him. You know your way around the faith. Do what you've been taught. School's out, start living the subject. Let your living spill over into thanksgiving."
We as Christians need to be aware of what impacts Christianity adversely. I hope this session will awaken your mind to what's going on. Wake up ladies and gentlmen. Get ready.....
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2 comments:
I believe what has been said is true about the 3 Arenas. On a personal note the social and cultural have had a bigger impact on some of my past decisions/actions that I could have avoided. Speaking of politics, there have been decisions made such as prayer not allowed in schools that seem purposely against God. One thing I believe we must all remember and hold fast to is that we can NOT make it without him. The social scene will die down, things change, but God's way doesn't change. Too many people are turning from Christ in hopes of finding some type of happiness in sinful actions, but the true happiness is with Christ. Live for Christ and take what has been said about the 3 Arenas to heart. If you do find yourselves slipping away from God's grip, check yourself and your surroundings to see if there is anything (sinful/unnecessary) that needs to be eliminated from your life. Live for Him, not for the ones of this world.
I'm glad you've found so much in your faith, but remember that christianity isn't the only faith in the world. Our country was built on religious freedoms and separation of church and state, so while religions will guide each politician in their jobs, religion itself cannot be a part of government. I should be able to pray or not pray whenever and wherever I want, but not have someone else force me one way or another. All religions should have the same privileges and freedoms, whether christian, buddhist, muslim, even atheist, wiccan, whatever. The colonists ran from religious persecution and created America so that none of us would have to experience that. We can't force Muslims or other non-Christians to pray to the Christian god...the praying might be allowed, but the forcing is not.
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