…it’s a lifestyle.

Use caution when saying you are a Christian or when someone tells you that they are Christian. It’s a kind of “American expectation” to be a Christian, and so most people will claim to be and are convinced that they are, even if their lifestyle speaks against it.

On my Facebook profile I have this quote: “‘Christian’ isn’t a title, it’s a lifestyle.” The Bible lays out instructions several times on how Christians should be living their lives. It even warns us to be wary of people that say they are Christian and are not living as they should be, because their religion is “worthless” (James 1). You cannot write off Christianity as false because some people live hypocritically. I dare say that hypocritical Christians are not Christians at all. The Bible teaches love, humility, and generosity. So you must observe how people are living and decide for yourself whether their actions match what the Bible prescribes as genuine and right.

It takes more than church attendance to follow Christ. Think of it in this light: what will you say to God about how you’ve lived your life when you stand before Him in heaven? There is forgiveness, and God willingly forgets your sin when you commit your life to living for Him.

See Galatians 5:19-26 (might be tough to grasp, read it slow)

Christians: Please hold me accountable if you believe anything I’ve said to be misrepresenting.