When Good Becomes Bad

To my fellow Christian,

In the recent days my mind has been pondering the calling of those who have been saved by Christ. If this not apply to you I warn that proceeding will most certainly result in confusion, yet I find it [confusion] an underrated state of being. The purpose of our lives, which are not our own, is quite simple. Yet in our humanistic way we have turned that which is simple into very complex. I think mostly in part to multiple divisions of subgroups which are mostly governed by their own set of idealistic views. From this we have spawned many secs of religions. I do not have the knowledge nor the time to argue any of these divisions. I do however wish to "get back to basics" if you will and define that which I believe is so simple. Also to give a warning to my brother and sister on what I believe to be one of our greatest threats.

The base line foundation of what a follower of Christ's calling should be is to reflect the image of Christ as if we are a mirror; to those unsaved and saved around us. When we were dead in ourselves, in our transgressions, the image we portrayed was dark and filthy. The blood of Christ washed the filth to reveal a beautiful mirror. Often times the things that are most beautiful lie under the greatest amount of filth.

I now wish to warn you of the greatest threat to that reflection. You must be aware of anything that will spot that reflection. The culprit of the tarnished reflection is almost always something good. Beware the warning signs. Beware the successful life. Beware the hurried lifestyle. Beware the pursuit of "happiness". Beware the long awaited relationship, job, clothes, position. Beware the entertainment. Beware habits. If what you reflect does not mirror Christ get out the Windex and a rag, get on your knees, and scrub. Always be checking your mirror for possible stains. If you do find a stain, never have a grip on that good thing to tight to not be able to let go.