scattered thoughts on love

Ok so this is my virgin post so wish me well..........



Anyways, I just started this because I wanted to put some of my thoughts onto paper. I had been meaning to do this for a while, so I am glad I did this.

Something i have been noticing lately, is just the fads that people take on. More specifically, I would say Christianity. However, this strikes me as very odd because even though America is the last stand of Chrisendom in the world, it still isn't completely acceptable to be a Christian. I mean its cool if you go to church and believe in morals and maybe even call yourself a christian when you happen to meet a person of another proclaimed religion, but to claim Jesus and look as hypocritical as most "Christians" do you must be crazy.
Why in the world would you still feel comfortable being in the same crazy shoes as your mother and father if you don't believe an ounce of what they say.

I think the reason I bring this up is because I sometimes think we are overly harsh on each other as Christians. Today in my regular bible study on wednesday nights we discussed Ephesians 4 and its all about unity in the believers.

Now don't get me wrong I am definately one at fault with this, but sometimes i think we too easily judge other Christians who are lesser in the faith as lesser or maybe even not really Christians because they have no fruit.
That being brought to my attention makes me think "Are we just trying to make this exclusive to push out the hypocrits?". You know, even Jesus told the disciples that the guy casting out demons in Jesus's name although he wasn't granted that authority was ok. Maybe i misread that and correct me if I am wrong, but I think that although Salvation is very stubborn and one sided(meaning it is only gained through believing Christ died and rose again), serving the Lord may not be so one sided.

Its a hard concept to swallow. Its hard to believe that we should love those who don't know the truth as well as teach them the truth, but it is our duty, both of those are our duties. It's the hardest question to answer now-a-days: "Why love and extend mercy to those who potentially are wrong?" But i guess all in all thats just one of the cost's of following. The cost of discipleship......