Is That What A Christian Is?

    Many of you know that I have struggled with my beliefs lately. Except it isn't so much my beliefs, but more where my beliefs fit in within the framework of organized religion. I struggle with the judgment from so many religious people. I struggle with people's perception of what it means to be a good Christian; what it means to be a good example of a faith filled person. 

   I know exactly what I believe, nothing has made me waiver with that. I know the type or person I am, and the type of Christian I strive to be. I know which people I consider good examples of faith filled people. I know who I can turn to when I want to see a good example of being a strong role model. 

Did you walk by the homeless person on the street today?

Is that what a Christian is?

Did you stop and talk to the child begging for your attention?

Is that what a Christian is?

Did you make fun of someone for what they were wearing?

Is that what a Christian is?

Did you hold open the door for the persn behind you?

Is that what a Christian is?

Did you turn your nose up at someone because they were having a drink?

Is that what a Christian is?

Did you stop the bully from teasing a classmate?

Is that what a Christian is?

Did you judge someone because of their sexual orientation?

Is that what a Christian is?

Did you turn your back on a friend who needed your help?

Is that what a Christian is?

Did you help the elderly lady cross the street?

Is that what a Christian is?

Is that what a Christian is?

Do we even know anymore?

    Being a Christian is so much more than filling a pew on Sunday or flipping through a Bible daily. Being a Christian comes from the heart. It isn't filled with judgment. It doesn't involve turning others away.  You can' judge others just because they sin differently from you. Afterall that person you're judging might be the most Christian of us all.

   One of my all time favorite songs, performed by one of my all time favorite singers, BJ Thomas explains my thoughts so clearly. So much truth in it, and definitely something to think about. I hope you will all take a minute to listen to the song below and think about it.... "Would You?"


Would They Love Him Down In Shreveport