Sinner aren't the enemy
For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, Romans 5:10 KJV
The reason we’re losing the Culture wars is because we’re losing the war for the hearts and minds of America. And the reason we’re losing that war is because, we become more defined by who we hate more then who and what we love.
The reason I’m so passionate about this is because, while I always loved and respected God . As a young man I really resented Christians and their politics .
At thirty I had just moved to Southern California and was trying to get a foothold on a new life. Things were very touch and go and I was really needing to find work. So one afternoon I was walking through the Cerritos mall .
When I saw a men’s store that looked nice . I went in and introduce myself and ask for the manager . He wasn’t there and they told me to come back.
I left with a good feeling and returned an hour later. The manager Jason came out looked me in the eye, shook my hand and gave me an interview on the spot.
I when through the process and was hired . Jason turned out to be Truly a man of integrity and a man of God. Working with him changed my life and my whole understanding of Christianity .
In my early days as a Christian I did a lot of street ministry. Mainly in Los Angeles but also in San Francisco. I was always struck by how many people in general, and homeless people in particular hate Christians. People would often walk away saying christians are hypocrites and racist.
Something we need to understand. A lot of times when someone calls us hypocrites or fake Christians. What They are actually saying is they’re angry and disappointed that we’re not living up to the standards of christianity .
If Jason hadn’t taken a few minutes to find out who I was, if he didn’t live out his faith daily. Would I still be wondering through life respecting God , but resenting Christians? Sinners aren’t the enemy, however we were all enemies of God before we came to Christ. That’s Just simply biblical truth.