Monday, February 7, 2011

Beware of Christians

So, I know what your thinking. Beware of Christians? let me explain:
It's a wonderful new movie, more like a testimony set to moving pictures, that 4 years made about a year and half ago. It talks about all the preconceived notions that "Christians" have about our religion. And yes, I use quotes and the word "religion" for a reason. They are talking about the thousands of people who fill American churches and churches all around the world who think they know the Lord, but honestly do not know what they are founded on. They are talking about all the people who think they know how to do the "Christian" thing, go to all the bible studies, say the right things, pray the right prayer and still have no idea about who it is they are supposed to be serving. They ask the tough questions in this film. The questions that so many believers are afraid to ask because it means you are "doubting". They take some of the leading ideologies found in the modern church head on and put them to the test of Scripture. It is a compelling film, but more than the things it addresses. It's incredibly real. These guys aren't guys who have been to seminary and know all the answers to every religious question. In fact, they state that at the beginning. These are 4 guys who were willing to put down all that they have been taught and thought about modern "Christianity" and seek out the Truth of what it means to be a Christian. To be someone who follows after Christ with everything they have. Who reach out to the poor and who don't just sit around and talk about it. They wanted to know what it really means to be a Christ follower. The price, the sacrifice, the joys, the reasons, it all. The good the bad and the ugly. It'll make you seriously examine your heart. You'll ask yourself some of the same questions they did, but hopefully you'll go to God's Word and to God Himself like they did. I highly recommend watching this movie. It'll spur those of us who are on the same path they are. It'll encourage those who have doubts to seek out answers ( when you seek you WILL find.) and spark conversation for those who don't know Him.

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