A blast from the past…

Have you ever heard someone describe themself as a non-practicing Christian? I remember a conversation with a pastor about that, years ago. He said, “I have a real problem with that.” I wondered to myself, “Exactly what does a ‘non-practicing Christian’ look like? Is it even possible?” So I googled the term and found several descriptions, most of which simply meant they did not attend a church regularly.

“For we are God’s co-workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.” (1 Corinthians 3:9) According to the Word, acceptance of Jesus’ redemption makes each of us a housing for the Spirit. You do not go to church. A church building is just that–a building. You, if you’ve chosen to give your heart to Jesus, and I are God’s home. There has to be more to it than not attending a building. 

Another theory says it is not possible to be a non-practicing Christian because there is no such thing as a practicing Christian–you either are or you are not. “Those who are not with me are against me, and those who do not gather with me are scattering.” (Matthew 12:30) You are either living in a way that pulls people toward Christ or pushes them away.

When you accept salvation, just believing isn’t enough, even Satan believes. When you repent; feel or express sincere regret or remorse about your own wrongdoing or sin– you are transformed, “and sealed by him with the promised Rauch Hakodesh [Holy Spirit].” (Ephesians 1:13)

My Christian friend, you are the church. Let it make a difference in the way you live.