I Hate "Christian" Guilt Emails

Here's a classic example. Why do we do this to each other? I hate the overtones of guilt and condemnation, the message that "if you're a good Christian, you'll pass this on."

As if God would operate such a condemning mission! His message is grace, and love. He loves us even when we mess up, and he doesn't require ridiculous things from us, like feeling guilty for carrying cell phones instead of big, heavy bibles, for instance.

"There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." (Romans 8:1)

And, if that wasn't clear enough, "If God is for us [and he is], who can ever be against us? ... Who dares accuse us whom God has chosen for his own? Will God? No! He is the one who has given us right standing with himself. Who then will condemn us? Will Christ Jesus? No, for he is the one who died for us and was raised to life for us and is sitting at the place of highest honor next to God, pleading for us. Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love?" Romans 8:31...33-35

My point is, condemning messages, even ones with "godly" overtones, come not from God's loving heart but from Satan's un-heart that wants to tear us down and make us feel like horrible people. His goal is to weigh us down with such heavy, insignificant burdens that we feel like we can't face God because we're not worthy.

But God has given us right standing with himself. He has made us worthy. And when we turn to him for help, he lifts off the weights and can even help us become better people -- from the inside, where it really counts.

And only he is capable of affecting such change in us. He is the changer of hearts. Emails like this one only put weights of guilt on us that can keep us from turning to him for the real transformation.

Read it for yourself, if you like, and think about how it makes you feel. Then let's listen to God's word instead and encourage one another with his love and grace. ♥


"Cell phone vs. Bible


Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat

our cell phone?


What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?


What if we flipped through it several time a day?


What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?


What if we used it to receive messages from the text?


What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?


What if we gave it to Kids as gifts?


What if we used it when we traveled?


What if we used it in case of emergency?


This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Bible?


Oh, and one more thing.
Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible being
disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.


Makes you stop and think 'where are my priorities? And no dropped calls!


P.S. DO WHAT YOU THINK GOD WOULD WANT YOU TO DO WITH THIS EMAIL

Trust in the Lord and *ASAP (Always Say A Prayer)

Have a blessed and wonderful day!

Knock, Knock I knocked at heaven's door this morning. God asked me...'My child, what can I do for you?' And I said, 'Father, please protect and bless the person reading this message.' God smiled and answered. ..'Request granted'. If you believe, send this to seven people. By doing this, you have succeeded in praying for eight people today. 'Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.'

When Jesus died on the cross, he was thinking of you!

If you are one of the 7% who will stand up for Him, forward this.

93% of people won't forward this"