Can you demonstrate that you're not ashamed of Jesus by sharing a meme on social media or putting a bumper sticker on your car? No, the hard truth of the matter is that allegiance to Jesus Christ needs to go much, much deeper. If we are unashamed of Jesus and his teachings we not only repeat them (without changing them) but LIVE them. We begin to think, feel, talk, and act like Jesus, to imitate him. Unfortunately, for millions of self-professed Christians, the only difference between their lives and those of their unbelieving neighbors or friends are surface issues. Wearing the 'team colors' so to speak, but not denying materialism, embracing sexual purity, or living a life of self-sacrificial service to others. Ashamed of Jesus? It isn't your Facebook feed that answers that question, but the life you're living.
This blog serves as an outreach for Pastor Randy Powell of the First Baptist Church of Franklin, PA. Feel free to ask questions or send me an e-mail at pastorpowell@hotmail.com
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