Following recent events, I’ve been reminded how sad it can be when people we were once so close to become people you can no longer trust because they maliciously spread lies and untruths about you.
Sometimes we find people who say they are Christians show by their words and actions that they are in fact anything but true Christians. Sometimes they may even spread lies about other or subject others to verbal abuse. In these circumstances it can be difficult to continue to smile or even say hello, as even that may subject us to either being completely ignored or subjected to verbal abuse.
It may seem daft to some that in circumstances such as these, some people will continue to reach out to these folks, while others will completely understand that as a Christian we cannot ignore these folk. It can be upsetting when these situation arise, but I actually find it quite sad that some so-called Christians feel it’s ok to treat others in the way they do, as to be honest, it is often just very childish.
It’s sad when non-Christians act this way, but when Christians act un-Christ-like we give non-believers more reasons and excuses to believe Christianity offers them nothing. Is it any wonder the people in this world don’t believe there’s a God, when they see and hear so-called Christians treating one another as we have been treated?!
I know I’m far from being perfect and therefore have many faults, but I pray that I will always do my best to be a good example of Christianity, and that God will help me to live my life as He would want.
I also pray for those who profess to be Christians, but who regularly say/act in a way that does not reflect Christ, because I believe God can change their lives so that they can again become shining examples of His love.
Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend ~ Martin Luther King
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