"That baby don't look like me"

Responsibility:

Everyone needs to take it. Few actually show it. And, you have a choice in it.

Situations arise in life. Whether we make a mistake, someone else makes a mistake, or a freak accident takes place, opportunities to take responsibility for and within these situations lay around all over the place like clothes in a teenagers bedroom. 

Often enough, we are like a little boy who has the last at-bat of the game, while down one run and a runner on third, yet refuses to step up to the plate. We see the gold, the prize, or the problem but can't manage to muster up the intestinal fortitude to take responsibility.

I'm learning as I grow up that responsibility is a key component to what defines a man. A man's responsibility would be the bun if his character was a cheeseburger. It has to be consistent, persistent, and resilient. Never backing down when things get difficult, and letting others go first when things are easy. The captain never leaves the ship, right? Men, stick it out.

Ladies, your not off the hook. Responsibility is not just for the men. As the men, you have the responsibility of becoming exactly what Christ has called you to be. Don't settle for less than Christ has for you. You're beautiful, and precious to The King. You have the responsibility of being content with what you are given, and being satisfied in Christ. Don't sell out to the world. Don't settle for attracting BOYS with your legs. Don't settle for the typical girly-girl gossip and "I'm sexy" attitude. But, take responsibility, and become a Proverbs 31 woman. Take pride in being the Bride of Christ.

Jesus is a model. He took on responsibility even when it wasn't His. He was responsible and remained sinless. He was responsible and was crucified when we failed to show the same responsibility. You are now responsible to answer the call, and follow Christ. Follow Him with all of your heart, and every other responsibility, though it may be tough, will be taken care of. That "character cheeseburger" I mentioned earlier? The meat is Christ. Don't miss out on the  protein.

The Call is Greater.

Today I posted something on Twitter/Facebook and it grabbed some attention. Some hated it, and some agreed. I wanted to explain the comment and look at this biblically, which was my original intent. This will be a lengthy explanation, but I hope those who misinterpreted my post will read it. Know that this will not be based off of social views, political correctness, or opinion. I have drawn this conclusion from a contradiction between the Word, and society. Know that if you don't agree with the Word, and don't actively read the Word, you will disagree.

"Don't think that you are exempt from hell because you aren't muslim, an abortionist, gay, a murderer, or an atheist. The call is greater"

(Above is what is the post)


The first misconception about this is that I was attacking the included groups. That is not the case. My point was to call out another group. That group happens to be those that look down upon the included groups, and finds themselves to be right with Christ because they haven't done those things, or aren't doing those things. My point was not to be judgemental, but to call out those who find themselves right by others' faults.

I actually think that point of view is more obnoxious and against the Gospel than any others. This post was against modern day Pharisees, and I pray that, by God's grace, I do not fall into that category.

Saying that, I will not apologize for viewing the world through the lenses of God's word. I firmly believe that other religions, abortion, homosexuality, murder, and atheism are contrary to Christ. Anything contrary to Christ would fall into sin. These sins are no worse than another, but applied to my given point.

Just as any other sin, these sins can result in hell. Those who believe this statement to be false, and unbiblical, read Romans 6:23. But, through God's grace, we can be saved from our SIN. Someone who is truly saved, is not only saved from the consequences of their sins, but they are saved from their SIN. Meaning that, by grace, they are given new life in Christ, and will no longer live in their old life. How can the redeemed live a life that is not redeemed, and how can the alive live like the dead?

If you know me, and my testimony, you know that I was the worst of the worst. I understand grace. I understand that God's grace is so powerful and overwhelming that He does not allow us, His children, to continue to live as though we do not know Him. I believe in loving people to Christ. But, honesty is a part of love. If I love you, and see you on fire I must tell you. Not out of judgement, but out of love. If you were convicted by this post, it wasn't because of me. I called no names. If your heart was pricked by the comment, it is probably time for a heart check.

What must we do to be saved? Check out Acts 2:37-40


To Believers: I am being made more and more aware that there are many people, calling themselves Christians, who do not believe the Word of God in its entirety. These people are not Christians at all, but are enemies of the Gospel. If you are not believing the Bible, every verse that is, you fall into this category. Remember that when Christ inspired His word, He did not consult us, therefore, in our sinful nature, there will be things that offend us and step on our toes. This does not change the bibles truth, but convicts us of our sinfulness. Pray that God changes your heart to match His, by His grace. He convicts us, and changes us, because He loves us. Check your heart.

By His Grace and In His Love,
Seth Springs