I have been called a lot of things in my life. I am viewed in different ways by different people. Some positive, probably more negative. Kinda like mushrooms, some people view them as delicious and some(myself) view them as nauseating. There are many things in life that are debatable. Presidential elections, favorite sports teams, and even the character of some individuals. But as we argue and contest, there are some things that were, are, and always will be. Some topics stand as fact with no ifs, ands, or buts.
All people are bad is a "good" fact to start off with. I state this and am reminded of the one man who managed to remain pure and holy for all 33 years of his life but we will get to that in a minute. Like said, all people are bad. Fault can be found in all men and women despite the myths. When you really inspect the heart of man, you discover that no matter how clean the outside is, the inside somehow resembles the clog in a dirty sink. No debating to it, All men (except for that one) are bad.
Now to that one. The most significant facts revolve around Jesus for he is fact itself. Lets list these facts. Jesus is God. Jesus is the Messiah. Jesus was born into this world as a man by a virgin to save man. Jesus died on a cross, for you and I. Jesus went to hell for you and I and defeated sin and death. Jesus came back and rose again three days after his Crucifixion. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life and none gets to the father except through him (John 14:6). Those are facts. Non debatable even if the attempt is made over and over again by this world.
We need Jesus. All we need is Jesus. The fact is Jesus stands alone and we should should be kneeling before him.
For the past week or so I have been studying Idolatry and the fact that we are so engulfed in it. We whore ourselves to myths, ways, and culture of this world. Exodus 20:2-6 tells us that there is one God and we are only to serve, worship, and live for that God. This is not a new discovery. The problem is that we would rather worship the things of this world, that will pass away, than worship the one true God that will remain forever. Do we realize the wrath that awaits idolaters? I think not.
So who/what rules your life? Idols are not only hand made statues of the old testament but they are the things in our lives that we allow to compete with Jesus. I'm talking relationships, entertainment, your job, academics, and etc. Anything that you prioritize equally to or above Chris is sin and an idol. Who do you want to please more, God or the other people in your life. Are you ok with watching television shows and movies that defile the name of Christ? What do you worship and how do you worship it. We are called to have no other God's so look at you life and ask yourself, who is you number one? Is it Christ, is it a tie, or is it another part of you life?
The comparison shouldn't even be close. Who is your God and who are you serving? One day every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Do it now or later, you make the choice. The truth stands and his name is Jesus.
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