7/11/2007

But You Don't Know What I've Done!!!

When it comes to accepting Christ, sometimes people can't fathom that Christ could accept them, much less LOVE them, and they don't understand why we care. "You don't know what I've done!" they say.
I was thinking about it, and you know, it really makes no difference what the person down the road did that seems so horrible. I am no better than they are because I didn't get pregnant out of wedlock and have an abortion, or I'm not on drugs. The only thing that makes me different from a serial killer is summed up in one word - repentance. I have repented from my sin and accepted Christ; I've committed to live a life that glorifies him. When God the Father sees me, he sees his son on the cross. As soon as a serial killer accepts Christ as Lord, repents, and committs to live a life that glorifies God, guess what? God sees CHRIST. Not That person and the deeds he has done.

Now, you can't take this concept and run with it, everything has to be in moderation. Just because you are no better than someone doesn't mean that you can be close friends with them, if they are living a life of rebellion against God. Proverbs specifically warns us against 'going with the ungodly'. If you have an acquaintance that needs God, share him with them, and if they continue to reject him, it is only your job to pray for them. They will tear you down. Only God can change their hearts.

-Laura