Pick and Choose Christianity Okay, this has been a long time coming however I feel compelled to write about this now for several reasons. Reason number one: On December 25th, Christians will celebrate the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Reason number two: Recently I have had conversations with several people about the behaviors of those who call themselves Christians and I have been asked to explain why they act in that way or operate in what I call the "Pick and Choose Christianity" concept. First, let me say that I believe that at some point in our Christian walks we have exercised in this concept of picking and choosing what principles of the Bible we will apply to our lives. And nine times out of ten, those principles are the ones that we know we will have 100% success in. However, we must be mindful that when we proclaim to be Christians, the world holds us to a set of expectations. Although everyone is not a Christian, most people know the standards of the Bible. What does this mean? This means that as Christians, you can't choose whom you will be nice and pleasant to. The Bible says we are to walk in love at all times regardless of whether we feel like it or not. This means as Christians, you can't profess freedom yet you keep others in bondage with your selfish ways and motives. It's not about your agenda but God's agenda. This means as Christians, you either walk by all the principles or none of them at all. We are to follow all of God's commandments, not some of them. It's that simple. Granted, don't get me wrong, sometimes the Christian walk can be hard yet remember, if you stay mindful about walking in the Spirit as opposed to the flesh, these things become easier. I admit, I'm guilty of it as well. I know that I've picked and chose as well however I've come to a realization that my witness to the goodness of God is ineffective when I operate in this concept. People are going to hell all around me and some are happily going because they have encountered too many counterfeit Christians. Why should they accept Christ if Christians act as bad or worse than those in the world? So if you happen to be a Christian who operates in the the Pick and Choose concept, here is an option for you: pick to be a true and genuine Christian and choose to walk in it daily. May God continue to bless you and I'm out!! LP