Monday, March 01, 2004

Christians vs. Jesus

Jesus went from town to town speaking about the Kingdom
Christians go from church to church looking to be served and to serve by participating in childcare once every two months (this includes house churches).

Jesus showed each individual person that he met what it was like to be loved perfectly.
Christians walk out the door of Starbucks and say “Hi” to a stranger and hope it has spiritual undertones.

Jesus lived his life within arms length of his closest friends.
Christians see their friends once a week at Sunday school and ask “how’s work?”

Jesus ate breakfast, lunch and dinner with people who were poor, sick, stunk, and who were full of malice.
Christians eat with themselves every fifth Sunday with their kids.

Jesus spoke to his Father openly and naturally.
Christians ask for money and forgiveness every day and once a week respectively.

Jesus walked and talked mostly about the Kingdom of God.
Christians hardly understand the Sermon on the Mount let alone the kingdom.

Jesus fulfilled the prophecies of the Old Testament.
Christians don’t know the prophecies of the Old Testament nor do they care to.

Jesus broke all religious traditions and customs.
Christians do A and B to get God to do C only to get disappointed and say that he has a better plan.

Jesus asked us to follow him – I am the way, truth and life…...
Christians follow a pastor and a worship team until they find something better.

Don’t agree with me? That’s ok, I’ve done all of this myself. I am venting – can’t you tell?