I have read that for many non-Christians, one of the biggest obstacles to becoming a believer is not theological, but how they see Christians around them acting. We are not always the best models of the faith.
The questions we must ask ourselves today: Are we imitating God and His Church in a way that will draw others to the faith? Are we loving and forgiving? Do we understand that we are called to serve all, especially "the least of these"? Or do we judge those we perceive to be different? Do we project to others a faith that is characterized by false piety, superiority, hatred and intolerance?
Our call is to a life of love, and anything else will sound flat. For without love, we have nothing to offer a world yearning to find meaning beyond itself.
God, may I always seek to imitate the pure love I find in you.
The questions we must ask ourselves today: Are we imitating God and His Church in a way that will draw others to the faith? Are we loving and forgiving? Do we understand that we are called to serve all, especially "the least of these"? Or do we judge those we perceive to be different? Do we project to others a faith that is characterized by false piety, superiority, hatred and intolerance?
Our call is to a life of love, and anything else will sound flat. For without love, we have nothing to offer a world yearning to find meaning beyond itself.
God, may I always seek to imitate the pure love I find in you.
Steve Givens
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