#80
by Lightning
I have had many people ask me if I'm religious. Let me clear this up...
HECK NO...I'M NOT RELIGIOUS. Allow me to explain. When Christ came to Earth, he despised the religious teachers who thought they knew everything. He proved them wrong because they tried to tear him down by telling the public that a son of God could never exist, and that the teachers should be the ones that the people should follow.
Also...many ask me if I'm a Christian....
First of all, the word "Christian" didn't exist until they translated the Bible a few times. Also, the word Christian has become a word that brings up more negative thoughts than positive thoughts in people's minds. I used to consider myself a Christian until my youth leader said, "Titles don't matter. Religion doesn't matter. It's whether or not you choose to follow, love, have faith and a personal relationship with Him." I simply tell people now that I am a "Follower of Christ". He is my rock, my shelter, my leader, and my savior. He's saved me from physical death twice, and emotional death uncountable times.
I apologize if I've changed the way some of you look at me. But, I am MORE than proud to say that I have a powerful and loving relationship with my Lord.
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