“If I firmly believed, as millions say they do, that the knowledge and practice of Christianity in this life influences destiny in another world, Christianity would be, to me, everything. I would cast aside earthly cares as follies and earthly thoughts and feelings as vanity. Christianity would be my first waking thought, and my last image before sleep sank me into unconsciousness. I would labor in its cause alone. I would take thought for the morrow and eternity alone. Earthly consequences should never stay my hands or seal my lips. I would esteem one soul gained for heaven worth a lifetime of effort. I would go forth to the world and preach Christ in season and out of season, and my test would be, “What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul?” “ … Author Unknown
The above article challenges us to examine our commitment to Christ. How serious am I with this Christianity stuff? Is Christianity part of my life, or all of my life? Some people have just enough religion to make them miserable. They dabble in Christianity like a casual hobby, attending some of the public assemblies, giving sparingly of their financial blessings, etc. Most of the time they are long on complaining and short on commitment.
The other group goes for it. Christianity is most important in their life. They give it their all, and these Christians are happy! We really do have Good News to share. But the only way you’ll be happy in your Christianity is to draw closer and closer to Christ – then you’ll have good news to share.
Mike
Colossians 3:1-4
1Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. 3For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.