Recently, I've been asking myself deep theological questions. About life, God, and simply things I've wondered about. In a society, where so many things are looked down upon, and told to be "ungodly", and "sinful", I wondered, "is it really?". Is it really bad for someone to have tattoos? Is it really bad for someone to have piercings? Is it really bad for someone to have a beer? Is it really bad for someone to cuss?
So often, we're caught up with what society sees as wrong, with what others are doing. "Well, that guy over there is cussing, and he says he's a Christian, so I guess it's okay". We see that, and we think that if this person approves, then it's all good. Since when did our standards become man's standards? Didn't God give us the Bible as a guide, an account of what He says is right, and wrong. It's a cliche thought, but I seriously have started to ask myself, "What Would Jesus Do?". I feel like that's what my eyes should be focused on. Not on what my friends, my family, the world, or even what my pastor says, but simply, what does God say. And while, some argue that God didn't give specific instructions on some things that plague us today, He kind of did. The Bible says that whatever is not of faith, is sin. That can be found in Romans. So, by faith, can you stand there with an honest heart, before God, and say "Cussing to me is okay." "Drinking that beer is fine, by me." and etc.If you can, then that is between you and God, and I can't judge that. And I believe it's good to ask questions. How is your faith going to excel, when you don't know how it actually works? What do you really believe? Are you following God's path, or are you just saying that you believe it's all okay, just so you can follow your friends, and be cool with the world. We're supposed to be in this world, but not of it. I'm not saying sell your car, home and all your possessions and live on the street. Friend, that's not where I'm coming from. I had a phone call, with a friend last night, and he urged me that EVERY DECISION I MAKE, make it with God in mind. "Does God want me to buy this?" "Does God want me to say this?" I believe when we have Him in our mind and seek His will for our life, it cuts out the stupid stuff that we do. The whole "I can't believe I dropped -insert insane amount of cash number here- when I haven't paid my tithe!" statement won't happen. Now, we are humans. We're not perfect, in any way, shape, or form. But when God sent His Son, His Son, brought freedom when He died for our sins. Our rebellion, our stupidity, our sense of "I can do this by myself". He took it all on. And that's the type of freedom, that I want. That no matter what I do, there is grace waiting for me, that His arms are open wide, Him saying "I know you're an idiot, but I love you." He may not use those exact words, but...you never know. He created me, He formed me in the womb, so He knows me better than I know myself.
So, that's what I want to leave you with. Let your standards be higher than man. Because God's ways are higher than man's ways. Our thoughts and His thoughts aren't the same, they collide. But He does offer this extreme invitation for us to be called His. That if we just deny ourselves, and our desires, He'll be fair and just to forgive our sins. No matter how jacked up we are. What kind of grace is that?! I can't even fathom it!! That the God of Creation, that formed Heaven and Earth, created me, and forgives me, even when I straight up deny Him.
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