Where is the Gospel in Your Life?

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Do we know what we believe? If we call ourselves Christian, then are we living up to the adjective? If we do not truly believe what our faith teaches, then what does calling ourselves Christian really mean? It is not uncommon to not know the whole truth of things, most humans don't ;). Yet, do we make our best effort at not just knowing but truly living our beliefs in praxis? This is what it means to be a Christian, to live Christ's commands with all our heart with all our soul, and with all our strength. 

The truth of the matter is there is one ultimate goal we should have that undergirds everything else, love. We were created for love to firstly to receive it from God, secondly to share it with others, and then to receive it even more. Yet, this is not love as the world defines it. Love is willing the good of others in any and all ways, independent of personal benefit. We are called to love always, to live out what the Gospel teaches at all times in its every implication. It is not burdensome but it rather gives life and it to the full. The culture of self-interest, demonic influences, and our own hankering for sinfulness draw us away from Loving God, others, and as a consequence of undermining the purpose for our existence, ourselves. Our beliefs are more often than not completely at odds with societal norms and otherwise understood from a different and more penetrating view.

In conclusion, be not afraid to live the Gospel in all things. There is truly one thing that matters the eternal destination we choose. What will your judgment day be like? Are you already in some way living in heaven now? Do you see yourself living with Jesus for all eternity? If you really believe that God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-loving, then how can we expect anything to go wrong?

Lord bring me to oneness,
for this is wholeness.
Heal my mind
perfect my heart.
Would that You and I are never apart!
I am a created entity, not a person.

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