Hypocrites......

I have to be honest, these discussions drive me nuts and normally I don't get involved, but this time I will. As a Bible thumper who declares himself completely inperfect but made clean in Christ I say to you the same thing I say to myself, and often need my wife to remind me of...

"...first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye." Matthew 7:5

Whether you are a believer or not, you and I, we're all sinners. Just because I'm a believer saved by grace doesn't mean I'm not going to make mistakes. I have, do, and will continue to do so. It's what happens after the fact that should do more talking, how do I make it right. Do I humble myself and look to rectify my wrong, or do I simply keep going, not giving a single consideration to he/she I've wronged. As I reflect on my life, I've done both in my time and I would bet, Christian or something else, you (and I mean everybody) have too. There is only 1 man who lived a perfect life whether you believe it or not.

So before you, me, or anybody else starts throwing people under the bus and calling people hypocrites, make sure your life is clean as snow first. That goes for absolutely everybody, me and any other Bible thumper included.

My heart is to lead a life that pleases Christ, makes Him smile on me and say, "well done..." The fact of the matter is I've blown it and will continue to on occasion. I was screwed up just like you by other people in this world and it can take a lifetime to heal those wounds; especially if you have no idea the wounds exist nor what they are. We all will meet the judge, whether you believe it will happen or not, and we all will be judged on how we have lived according to His guidelines.

Take it as you may and do with it as you wish, but before you start lambasting others, make sure your slate is 100% clean because you then fit the shoes you claim the other guy is wearing.

For the record, I'm not defending or arguing for/against anyone. Christians should be held to a higher standard based on the beliefs they profess. All people in fact should "try" to live to the standards that non-Christians hold Christians to. If that were the case, this world would be a heck of a lot different, I guarantee it.

Something else to keep in mind, according to a poll in 2012, 73% of Americans profess to be Christians. I would argue that not all "Christians" are believers. Personally, I view Christians different from believers, but that is probably more semantics. Again, remove your log first. Something for all of us to keep in mind. Nobody should hold others to a standard they are not willing or can not uphold themselves. It's hard not to be judgmental though. By our very nature we are selfish and judgmental.

Some food for thought.