The Anti-Christian

We live in a world under the sway of Satan, and he has been a liar, murderer, and destroyer from the beginning.  Consequently, this world today is far from a reflection of the glorious perfection which initially marked God's creation.  This is nothing new.  Even when Christ walked the dusty roads in Israel, there was no shortage of political problems.  His cousin was arrested for criticising Herod's unlawful marriage, and was beheaded because of a rash oath Herod made to a dancer!  My point is, Jesus could have enacted an "anti-Roman" platform which would have garnered great support among the Jews.  But He didn't.  Jesus went around doing good, preaching repentance and the kingdom of God.

The apostle Paul had no shortage of difficulties from governments, assassination plots, unlawful arrests, beatings, and incarcerations.  The issues he was privy to by true and false brethren in the church were countless.  Yet Paul did not become an "anti" Christian, one of those Christians who expends energy railing on doctrines or people he disagrees with.  Instead of establishing a critical, negative stance towards others, Paul sought to positively promote Christ.  He wrote in 1 Corinthians 2:1-2, "And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. ² For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified."

There are few things easier than pointing out faults in others.  It is ridiculously simple to produce videos or write articles to pick apart doctrines or personalities without rebuttal.  Incredible illogical leaps can be taken which on the surface appear sensible.  Sadly, this seems to be an increasingly common and popular method.  It should be a great concern if you spend more time lashing out at perceived wrongs in others rather than promoting Jesus Christ yourself!  It would be tragic for Christians to be defined by what we are against rather than what and Who we stand for.  Should we waste our time proving chaff is chaff when God has given us the good wheat of His Word to feed upon and share with others?  What good is it to prove the lack of nutritional value of chaff when we could grind and supply the wheat to those who are starving?  Taste and see that the LORD is good, and focus on sharing the good stuff with others!