So what do non-Christians think?

 So what do non-Christians think?

Jesus said,

"Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.  

Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?'  

Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'" Matthew 7:21-23.

The institution that is the church, which is what those outside the church see, has been around for a very long time. Sadly it has fractured into many hyphenated denominations. As such it has picked up a great deal of baggage it was never meant to carry.

This is true also of individuals calling themselves Christians, who are supposed to be the church.

The Apostle Paul foreseeing this happening wrote to Timothy saying,

"For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths." 2Timothy 4:3,4.

If you consider yourself a Christian

Do you love God, your neighbour and your enemy?

Is unconditional love a major factor in your life and lifestyle?

Do you refrain from passing judgement on others, especially those outside the church?

Are you quick to correct any wrong teaching?

Are you living good loving lives?

Are you doing good deeds?

Do you helping the poor in whatever way you can?

Do you respect those in authority?

Do you live your faith without compromise?

Do you truly trust God?

Are you exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,  gentleness and self-control?

If you consider yourself a Christian do you do what is listed above?

Please think about it.