11:45 PM
Jul 27, 2008
i wouldn't call myself perfect in any sense, but my heart cried out to those who responded to the alter call today, of the difference in behaviour of Christians and non-Christians.
i remember how i was a year back, childish and immature, and extremely demanding in my requests, not to mention extremely self-centred. i wouldn't say i've eradicated all of these traits, but i can safely say that i have improved greatly ever since that period of my life. just a year back, i faced the very same conviction these fellow brothers and sisters who were kneeling down were receiving. i remember how hard it tugged at my heartstrings, how guilt-stricken i was, and how painful it hurt within.
as Christians, our actions are often stereotyped and judged upon by others. more often than not, we are seen upon as perfect and free of sin. however difficult it is for them to accept that even us as Christians are able to make mistakes, we should still try to glorify our God by the use of our actions, for our God is often judged because of our inappropriate behaviour. man being mankind, many are often unable to tell apart that God does not cause sin.
a plea for all Christians out there: to act in a manner which would bring glory to our God by our actions. do not follow blindly, do not jump on the bandwagon, but to differentiate between right and wrong before doing. do not be afraid to go against the flow of the river, be like the salmon, willing to brave the waterfalls in order to achieve its aims.
and do not remain angry, because a heart full of anger and hatred, has no space for forgiveness, and for the unfailing love of God.
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