Here is a very Import Topic, where I have a Say on People wishing to Relate with Their Maker and wanting the Real Thing - not wanting to be Pressured by different Religions that are out there "Peddling their Wares - all manner of them. Plus many of them - more than we would expect - are into Mind Control and Unstable Practices that can Mess with a Person's Life and Family.
I have personally found Jesus to be Very Relatable, Caring and Wise, giving me a Good Foundation for Life. I Love His Presence and His Words when they are not misconstrued. So sad to say, "Churches and Services" do not Reflect those Values for me.
If you stay with me, a few things may Surprise You,
including if you are a Christian.
I will give a Short Introduction to Christianity of Jesus' Time and Today that will prove Meaningful (Current Day Christendom and Hypocrisy) and Refreshing (Early Believers - Much more Satisfying) that will make a Lot of Sense to many of you, most People, including many Christians are not aware of. OK?
True Facts are that the 'Local Churches System' was Not Purposed by Jesus and passed on from Early Christians, as supposed. And they were first called "Christians" because they reminded People of Jesus (Christ-ians) we do not see much in this Day and Age, we mostly see anything but.... Religious....Worldly.... Wayward.... Hypocrisy....Unstable?
Christianity was first referred to as "The Way" because Jesus coming into Hearts and Lives (not empty words) displayed the Power of Jesus to Change a Person in such a Real and Meaningful Way, (they did not need a Self-Improvement Course) He Transformed People from Lost to Found; Unloved to Loved; Mean to Kind; Selfish to Considerate etc. People can often see those Changes!
As a matter of Fact, they Gathered Together in Each-Other's Houses rather than Buildings with Clergy and Services. And they experienced True Healings (not Fake Televangelist Deceitful Lies) and short Words of Prophetic Encouragements and there was Great Rejoicing among them. So much so, neighbours and people around asked to join them and their Numbers grew exponentially. It was radically different to "Would you like to come to a Service?" approach.
This proved to be Threatening to the Roman Emperor Constantine at that time. At-least he perceived it to be and he sought a way to spoil it, offering Christians to be recognised as a State Institution whereby he could Control it. Then in came Roman Catholicism with Hierarchy, Buildings and Services (what we see today as Local Services - facing each-other's backs being told what to do. The very thing Jesus didn't want for His Followers) and that problem exists to this day.
Now I will have my Say - OK?
Things people Enjoy hearing me Say from time to time
(not imposed)
Concerning Seeking Our Creator and Reflecting Him.
The Difference between True Christianity (a Close Walk with Jesus) and Churchianity (Religious Practices, be it Old Time Mainline or Modern - False Social Gospel)
Since the World is Stressful around us and so many are Seeking for Answers, but understandably put off Religion that does not depict the Presence of God in reality, I wish to share my Thoughts and Insights on Jesus and Christianity in a way that does not seek to "take advantage" and may throw a Challenge to many who "Consider themselves to be Christians" OK?
There is a difference between Christianity and Churchianity: a True Walk with Jesus or a Haphazard Walk; following Jesus or Following Men; thinking for Yourselves or being Easily Led.
I have no Religious Churchy affiliations because I do not see Jesus reflected much on the Church Scene. I prefer to Take my Walk Seriously and Enjoy Jesus.
So many Church People would do well to follow the Example of Decent Living People than from Preachers and Church Going People. Show us Your Best Example instead of Your Worst!
What ever happened to Confidence and Courtesy and Consideration? I see them woven between the lines of so many Scriptures (Inspired Words) in the Bible. How is it that so few "Christians" are practicing these?
People don't want to see your Church habits and hear Your Bios - they're more interested in the Way You Live and Communicate.
People don't want to read "A Book" they're not familiar with - they want to Read You - that's if they See "the Goodness of God in You."
People don't want to follow Lifeless Religion - they want the Real Thing - if they're Smart, they don't want to be Cheated.
When you ask a person to "attend one of your Services" they say to themselves "Help No, why should I exchange my bondage for Theirs? At least I'm used to mine."
"How is it that so many (not all) leave their Common Sense behind when they enter those doors into a Church Service?" So many People ask themselves this question. Maybe there's some Truth in this. We need to ask ourselves "Why?" and get "Real"
What is it you're following? Jesus didn't have any problem Relating with People. They could even take a Challenge from Him. They said "No-One ever spoke to us the Way He does".... and.... "He is Not like our Religious Leaders" yet he conversed in real Relatable and Practical Ways with them. Plus He wasn't lofty, self-righteous or untouchable.
In fact, He referred to Religious People as Pharisees (Far-You-See - Estranged) and Hypocrites. So in honesty, it seems like People are not far from the mark when they have a "Distaste for Hypocrisy?"
Truly God will have Mercy on Repentant Sinners than Unrepentant Preachers. Be Careful who you Follow: Do they Carry with them the Presence of Jesus? Are they Full of Themselves OR Religious Theories?
What resemblance comes to someone's mind when you Communicate with them? Real....Smart....Pleasant....Caring....Admirable....Uplifting....Wise and Sensible? OR Rude....Religious.... Unpleasant.... Unwise....Contentious....Unfeeling....Boring....Imposing....Overwhelming....Selfish....Dominating....Inconsiderate? It's important to ask Yourself these questions if You mention "JESUS" So many bring His Precious Name into Disrepute.
If we Call Ourselves a Christian, it's Important to be a Good Example. How can we be Good Examples if we're Not Living the Life? (We're not really Close to Him?)
Jesus said to "Love Him with ALL our Heart and Mind and Strength (like we do with a Loved One) and to Treat Others as We Wish to be Treated"........
There are so many Teachings out there that can Mess You Up. Jesus takes No Pleasure in that kind of thing. Neither do Smart and Sensible OR Decent Living People.
Am I against Christianity? No. Only so much of Churchianity OR Hypocrisy that falsely represents Jesus and makes People want to run from any resemblance of that kind of thing. People shouldn't have to feel they need to Protect their Families from it. Right? Let's ALL take that one Seriously because Jesus does.
Best wishes to ALL - to True Christians and Seekers; to Smart and Sensible People; to those who are Feeling Lost for a Sense of Comfort and Purpose; and to Decent Living People I often Respect and Enjoy conversing with. God bless You All.
Peace to You Fiends.