beyond lifestyle change

Christianity may be perceived by many as a "lifestyle".  It may be considered one of many lifestyles that people may adopt to give order to their lives and provide a code of conduct and morality.  Some may perceive that to be one of the major roles of religion...to be a sort of societal glue.  In fact, many religions may serve that purpose.  But Christianity goes beyond lifestyle to define life itself.  One second after we die we will realize the difference knowing Christ personally means for all eternity.  Most religions attempt to connect people with forces beyond this life but there is only one way to find life.  Some people criticize Christians as narrow-minded and, in a sense, that is true.  Jesus said (recorded in Matthew chapter 7):¹³ "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. ¹⁴ Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.  Coming to faith in Christ as savior is more than a lifestyle choice...it is a choice of life.  The way may be narrow, but it is clearly marked, a trail blazed by Jesus, Himself.  And He awaits all who have chosen His path!

 

blessings,

Rob Smith