Mean What You Say

"Such persons claim they know God but from seeing the way they act, one knows they don't. They are rotten and disobedient, worthless so far as doing anything good is concerned." Titus 1:16

Several Athiests with whom I have spoken claim they want no part of the community of God because they don't like the hypocrisy they see. They have encountered people who, in word, proclaim Christ's message of love, yet their actions sometimes tell a very different story. Of course I respond that no man can compare to the one perfect God because we all have fallen short of salvation, and it is only by the grace of God that we are saved. However, such words often ring hollow since one cannot truly justify hatred and disobedience.

I'm sure we all know someone who does exactly that; insists they believe in God, yet, they sometimes treat others cruelly, and judge them unfairly and harshly based on skin color, nationality or something else which identifies them as being 'different.' We may know that God desires us to love one another and treat others we ourselves wish to be treated. However, if this is the case, why do we sometimes utter hate-filled remarks as, "Oh, you know how those people are; not well-bred and very uneducated!" Or, "I don't mind them, but I wouldn't want one of my kids to marry one!"

Then of course, there is the type of hatred and disobedience that some of us even display when we are driving our cars on a busy highway; being quick to anger, lacking patience and kindness, muttering curse words and using vulgar hand gestures that insult God and the faith we claim to hold dear.

This list could go on and on, but I am sure you get the point. Not only is someone usually watching & listening, but how we behave can either be a positive testament of our faith, or a negative which turns people away from wanting to know God. This is something we all are guilty of at one time or another, myself included.

If you have been living the life of a Christian in name only, won't you recommit to the faith by making today a better day, not just for yourself and God, but for those around you, whether they be friends, loved ones, associates or complete strangers?

If you have not yet made the decision to invite God and His son, Jesus Christ, in to your life, won't you give those of us who may have disappointed you another chance in much the same way God is willing and able to forgive you and let you begin anew?

He is indeed a God of positive transformation!

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Contributed by Melanie Schurr (Copyright (c)2005 Melanie Schurr) Melanie Schurr is author of "Ecstatic Living Ecstatic Loving: A Christian marriage manual and Life-guide," "Son Salutations" and "Daily Contemplations," which are a collection of read-one-a-day modern inspirations. For more information, visit www.MelanieSchurr.com