The Blunt Truth of the Christian Faith
But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts. For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak for covetousness--God is witness. Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have made demands as apostles of Christ. - 1 Thessalonians 2:4-6
This is one big thing that sets Christianity apart from other religions. Many of those other religions make bold "promises" or they just sound really good, and that is because the leaders of those religions are trying to convince you to follow them. But Jesus, along with Paul (who wrote this passage) and other writers of the Bible, don't do that. Nowhere in the Bible does it say that all your worries will vanish and you will have all the money and happiness that you want if you follow Jesus. Why? Because the Bible isn't trying to convince you of anything. It is simply stating the truth. The Bible doesn't exist to please men, but to share the truth of Jesus Christ.
Question to Ponder: Have you ever followed someone who made false promises? How is Christianity different?
Scripture taken from the New King James Version ®, © 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc. All rights reserved.
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