Hindrance

The biggest hindrance to Christians

I think the biggest hindrance to Christians, besides the "turning God into a business", is their inability to get past the crucifixion. I know this first statement is not going to sit well with most pastors and preachers, especially those who have built empires on the gifts of others and their ability to con people out of their money, but if you are truly doing this for God and not your own benefit then this shouldn't bother you.  So here we go!

   The Cross

Jesus did a wonderful thing for us in the resurrection. With out the crucifixion  their wouldn't be a resurrection and with that said, let's get started. Most Christians are stuck. Their guilt keeps them in a perpetual cycle of repentance, they have to keep laying their sins at the foot of the cross and never becoming free from them. Freedom from sin doesn't mean that there are no consequences for your actions, it means that eternally you are unchangeable. "As far as the East is from the West" is a long way. As a matter of fact, that is infinity! They shall never meet and are always traveling further apart. Enough about sin, get over it! It is just a tool that religious leaders use to get you to give. You are innocent, period!

The resurrection shows us life! Life in ways that we never realized it could be. Resurrection showed us that death doesn't exist because we are eternally created by our Father and He only created the eternal. We are one with the Father and He is one with us. "In this world you are going to have trouble, but be happy because I have overcome the world" Jesus.

Business

Now for Pastor, Preacher, Leaders, Founders or what ever title you want to bestow upon yourself. Business! The only time in the bible that Jesus lost his temper was when he confronted the Pharisees in the temple. You know the passage and I don't have to quote it. They turned God into a business and was doing quite well, playing on the people's guilt. Sounds like 99% of most churches today. Tithing was never intended for pastors to make a living from. It was for the people in a time of need. FOOD! Not cars fancy houses and buildings.   I know this will offend some,and I'm sorry for that, but a wise man once said that and I quote "The truth that offends you the most is the truth that will set you free". I sincerely hope you pastors are not offended because if you are not it shows that your heart is in the right place. If you are offended,don't feel guilty just change the way you are doing things. Remember the rich young ruler.... life is better across the bridge.

Church

  Church is not God or His house. It should be a place where you can learn about a relationship with Jesus and our Father. It is not a place where you come to meet God on Sundays and then leave Him there until next week. No! God goes with us everywhere we go. He is not a fair weather friend. After you learn about Jesus then church should be a safe place where you share your relationship with others and in turn realize that we are all one with God and one with Jesus and also one with one another.

Wealth

   The accumulation of things does not mean you are spiritual. It just means that you are probably trying to hide something or distract yourself from your real needs ( a relationship with Jesus). I saw a post on Facebook that said and I quote "trying to be happy by the accumulation of things is like trying to satisfy hunger by taping sandwiches  all over your body". Having possessions is not a gauge to spirituality. Peace would be a good gauge if you are looking for one to judge by. 

   These are just my thoughts and you are free to believe what ever you want and still be friends with me. This is about my journey with Jesus and what He has taught me about life. I'm not an expert, just someone walking with Jesus and sharing what I've learned.   "Love one another, by this the world will know that you are my students" Jesus. This is the most important thing, that we love one another, not that we all agree or understand. Just love each other. This is how you can identify Jesus' students. Not that they wear a suit and stand behind a podium and drive a Cadillac  or Tahoe or have a mega congregation. It's that they love one another and are safe.

   Enjoy life. Be thankful.