Why Christian Fail…or Do They?

Matthew 7:21-23 (KJV-BRG) Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Did you ever wonder why statistically that Christians are not much different than the world?

The divorce rates are about equal

George Barna, “for those who were active in their church, the divorce rate was 27 to 50 percent lower than for non-churchgoers. But for those who simply call themselves “Christians” but do not actively engage with the faith—are actually 20 percent more likely than the general population to get divorced.”

Adultery and sexual exploits are about the same

At a website, beliefnet.com an article “When Christians Cheat” stated this:

“For many married Christian couples, it is nearly unimaginable that a spouse might cheat. In reality, though, infidelity amongst religious couples remains nearly as high as the national average, which hovers around 60 percent, according to Dr. Willard F. Farley Jr., licensed psychologist …A survey from Ashley Madison, a website made to set married people up with affairs, shows over 70 percent of its users label themselves as Christian.”

I don’t want to get into the weeds on that subject, but we all know somethings wrong with many people who classify themselves as Christians When:

Christians dress like the world

Christians talk like the world

Christians listen to music like the world

Christian spend more time looking at the world through TV and social media and very little time focusing on God and his kingdom.

It all becomes very challenging to preach holiness from the word of God when many have their attention on the things of this life.

Many people who say they believe in Christ treat God more like a token.

They give a nod to God in prayer, and reading the Word and church attendance and activities but don’t practice it.

Why is that?

They not only fail in life, with sexual sins and sexual immorality

But, They fail in their understanding of God. Who God truly is.

They can’t see God because they are blinded by their own desires

and sin that won’t let them see that they are wrong.

They’ve been taught not to fall into that trap of believing that there is something wrong with them.

They have been taught that they don’t need to see themselves as sinful,

but to see that they are a righteous being that God loves.

Let me say this, If God had truly changed you,

there will be no need to broadcast that change.

We would see the life changed.

We will see you drawing closer to God,

and attempt to bej more and more like Jesus.

They’ll be no convincing and reading books and other peoples surmises of a positive Christian walk.

You won’t need any of that because your light will shine in you.

You will be salt and light.

People will be drawn to you.

They will see and know that the Holy Ghost is in you.

Christian’s fail today because they can’t see who they really are.

Why is that?

Let’s look again at marriage and relationships

1. First of all Being a committed, faithful believer makes a measurable difference in marriage.

Saying you believe something or merely belonging to a church,

does little for marriage and relationships.

But the more you are involved in the actual practice of Christianity in real ways – through submitting yourself to a serious body of believers,

learning regularly from scripture,

being in communion with God though prayer individually and with your spouse and children, friends, and family

Having loved ones around us who challenge us to take our marriage’s seriously

All that makes a big difference both in the quality and longevity of our marriages.

Living the Christian way does matter!

2. Also, being a committed, faithful believer makes a measurable difference in how we see God and how God sees us!

Christians fail because they don’t understand their position in truth of God’s word.

Behind many pulpits today in America,

Christians are told they are doing just fine.

All they need to do is think better and push out all the negative in thier life

I remember years ago reading a book, “I’m OK, you’re OK”.

That sounds so wonderful and it’s good to be able to think positive rather than negative, I definitely get that.

But we can’t spend our time thinking, or wishing ourselves into a position of acceptance with God when God demands acceptance in a different way.