"We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. The man who says, 'I know him,' but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But if anyone obeys his word, God's love is truly made complete in him. This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did."
-1 John 2:3-6
Does anyone else feel as uncomfortable as I do? Why of all passages do I feel most weird about putting this one up for everyone to see? How many "Christians" does this contradict? Who feels just a little hypocritical? It's not just about what we can claim to believe...it's about our actions. It's about our walk. A verbal commitment or proclamation doesn't count for much if there's no reality to back it up. In fact, a declaration of the mouth should be the last thing on our mind when it comes to looking at ourselves and seeing where we "match up." I feel a little exposed right now....also, Jesus was a carpenter. Just a note.
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