I Am A Christian

Religion has been a subject of so much debate. Be it as it may however, we are all entitled to our beliefs and I also believe that our views should be respected. But again where do we draw the line? Someone comes up and says "he believes that, anyone who provokes him/her should be killed"?. For Petes sake, that belief needs no respecting at all, regardless of how hard we try to claim that 'ITS A FREE WORLD'. There are a lot of things going on in the world today, there are a lot of things we have learnt to be mute about, a couple others we have resulted to shake off, a lot is being shoved in our faces like we have no option/right to have a contrary view. However regardless of how we force ourselves to believe that "ITS A FREE WORLD" and make up our own rules for living, we still come to the hard truth of knowing that "IT MIGHT BE A FREE WORLD, BUT WE CAN NEVER NEVER BE FREE FROM THE CONDEMNATION OF OUR OWN CONSCIENCE".Yes in the bible we read that some consciences have been seared with hot irons and have no feelings anymore. However at this point, the peace of mind is traded for that state of mind. Being a christian is much more than belonging to a denomination, a name tag, or following the trend. If you dont believe it, dont say it. And if you say you are one, then be one. And be a christian in truth and let everything you do, reflect your religion. Christians however are not perfect people, but imperfect people who have come to the realisation, that there is a higher/supernatural God, who is the maker of everything and rules in the affairs of men and has set standards for living for our own benefit. Christians are imperfect people who serve a perfect God and who are daily transforming to be more like Him. So next time you are tempted to judge someone based on the fact that they say they are christians, WATCH IT! Because we are not perfect people but a work in progress. This does not give the christian licence to keep doing the wrong stuff, but it should be a wake up call for us to know that the world is watching and make an effort to live as God would want us to live. Listening to Isaac Carree sing Redeemed just nails all I have been saying. Live everyday, with the thought that one day, you will only be a memory, and do your utmost to be a good one by fulfilling His purpose for your creation.