Sometimes people over analyze Christianity or become too intellectual about theology instead of living out what they believe. Jesus had to remind his very own disciples of this in Matthew 18:1-4. Age does not matter in the kingdom of God as the apostle Paul reminded a teenager pastor in 1 Timothy 4:12. Rather, we must begin to humble ourselves, developing faith like a child.
Life and time tends to harden our hearts, often leading to pessimism. When God or someone close to us lets us down, we have a difficult time forgiving or forgetting. Peter recognized the daily struggles people face in 1 Peter 2:11-12. His advice is similar to Jesus’ words in His sermon on the Mount.
After starting with the Beatitudes, Jesus’ first transition in his sermon occurs in Matthew 5:13-16. Jesus compares his followers to Salt and Light. The original purpose of salt was to preserve food. Today, salt is used to add flavor to our favorite foods. The purpose of light is to illuminate areas when it is dark. Lights magnify cities and provide a guide for you in your own home. If I had to simply Christianity to one sentence, it would simply be choose the light or darkness will keep you from the truth, 1 John 1:5-6.
by Jay Mankus
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