Be Christian, Not Just Another Human

We live in a time where God's Word is constantly being put to a test, ignored, changed, and mostly overruled. Brothers and Sisters in Christ, if this continues then we will be the dying breed. One of the problems we have is actually the culmination of the beliefs and traditions we have inherited from years past. Man did not even wait 100 years after the last Apostle died to begin distorting the Word and placing his own interpretation on things that are Holy. We need to remember the words that Paul wrote to the Romans 12 verses 9-21 about being Christian:
9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

​Now, I know that is this day and age it is tricky and this seems like it is easier said than done but it is not really. When someone wrongs you, confront but do not cause harm. Forgive, not strike and let the letter of the law do it's justice. Do not take up a cause with violence but if oppressed, show mercy to the oppressor. Did not Jesus tell His Disciples according to John 13, " A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Remember that kindness towards an enemy heaps burning coals.
Now when the law of the land and other religions try to oppress we must take a stand for Jesus. We must ensure our oppressors know that we will not be shaken by the Devil's snare. Brothers and Sisters, take heed in His Word so we can prosper. Above all, keep His Commandment and remember God's Loving Kindness. 
​If you have a Christian Brother or Sister who has fallen into the trappings of Societal Christianity and have lost the truth, bring them back.  It may be a rough road but we need to get back to the heart of God. The Adversary has tested and tempted man to the point where we can almost no longer turn back. Be vigilant in God's Love. Show mercy and do not turn to violence. Turn the other cheek and do not let the enemy break you.
​All creation matters to God, we are designed to take care of it but for some reason we cannot even do that right. So I challenge you to stand firm and do right by His Word. To be the Christian you need to be.
​Think about it.