As humans with a conscience, we know right from wrong. We know what we should and shouldn't do. As believers, we know what pleases and displeases God. The Bible makes it clear. We have definite examples of what to do and not do. We know how to act in order to honor Him. I think it's safe to say that we don't always apply this to our lives. We claim the label "Christian," "Believer," and "Follower of Christ." Why? Is it to be accepted? Is it to feel like you're apart of a group? What is the reasoning for you?
Many people get upset when people call us hypocrites. Why? It's true, but it doesn't have to be. At some point or another, we've all been hypocritical, but that's not an excuse to accept the label. You don't have to be okay with people calling you that. I'm definitely not saying that we should be aggressive by any means. You just have to live a life that doesn't give them the evidence to justify their classification of you. Of course, you'll mess up at times, but that's not an excuse either. What you do when you make the mistakes makes all the difference. If you choose to run from them, hide them, or own up to them is your decision. You can run and hide, but where is that going to take you? Who will you lose in the process? You'll end up with the same problem that got you into this mess. A mistake.
God sent His son, Jesus Christ, to save us. Jesus lived a sinless life on Earth. He died for your sins on the cross so you could have eternal life with Him in Heaven one day. Until then, we are to live lives that are pleasing to our Father. The life Christ lived is the example that we were given to follow. He loves us no matter what. He loves us when we mess up and when we follow His plan. When we mess up, He wants nothing more than for us to run to Him. Run to Him in the good times and the bad. Run to Him when we're in trouble and when we feel like nothing could possibly go wrong.
What are you going to do?
Run away?
Run to?
It's your choice to make.
