My last blog was "I am Enough." This one should probably be more appropriately titled, "He is Enough." However, it sounds a bit too churchy for my liking. I like titles that make you look twice, kind of like that quote above. What a bold statement. But, how true is it? How many times do you feel as if the Christians around you are disappointed? I have.
You forgot to tithe? God's gonna take all of your money away...
You said a cuss word? You just lost your salvation...
You don't have a quiet time? You don't love Jesus...
Jesus + anything doesn't equal grace!
Jesus actually felt the same way about the people who claimed to study His word, the Pharisees. Take a glimpse at some verses for yourself:
"These people are false apostles. They are deceitful workers who disguise themselves as apostles of Christ." 2 Corinthians 11:3
"Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators who say you must be circumcised to
be saved." Philipians 3:2
“You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape being condemned to hell?" Matthew 23:33
Obviously, He felt strongly about those types of people as well. Church, tithing, quiet times, living a life above reproach...all these things are great, but are not required to have a relationship with Christ. They just come as bonuses to your relationship as you start to grow. God wants you as you are. No strings attached. If you find yourself acting like a Pharisee, take a long look in the mirror...and the Bible. Jesus seemed to think YOU were more of the problem than the one headed to hell.
Let the strings go. Jesus loves them, and you, no strings attached. There's nothing you can do to make Him love you more or less. So, let's teach Jesus + NOTHING, and show them Grace.
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