Do We Have A Christianity Of Convenience?

There are so many television programs today and so little time to watch all of them. Apparently that’s what our society thinks, because we now have the technology allows us to see an hour-long program in just 6 minutes or less! Sony Television’s Minisode Network has shortened episodes of popular series into more convenient viewing packages for interested viewers called “minisodes.”

Similarly, there are some folks who have tried to make the Christian life more convenient. Their Christianity is practiced on Sunday only — they attend a religious service at whatever church makes them most comfortable — they give a small offering — barely speak to fellow church members, and quickly head home, doing nothing that requires much effort on their part. That way they can have the rest of the week to themselves, to live as they please.

However, we know that following Jesus is a lifestyle and not a Sunday-only convenience. Being a true disciple of the Lord calls for giving up our selfish motives and activities for Him (Matthew 16:24-25). It’s about living as Jesus calls us to live, daily giving up our plans and purposes for His.

A relationship with Him causes us to be concerned with our thoughts, decisions, attitudes, and actions (2 Corinthians 10:3-6) — all to make our life pleasing to God — just as our Savior did (John 8:29; cf. John 4:34; John 5:30; John 6:38).

—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets