I was challenged with the thought a few weeks ago of what impression I would give out when I reconnected with an old friend. I thought to myself, "When I tell him that I am a Christian, what will run through his mind?" I got to thinking about what runs through the minds of people when they see the Bible. Whether we like it or not, we carry the baggage of all Christians when we identify ourselves as Christians. The saddest thing about it is that MUCH that is called Christian has little if nothing to do with Jesus.
Righteousness without compassion is misery.
Righteousness without mercy is legalism.
Righteousness without love is empty.
Righteousness without the pursuit of justice for the oppressed is American Christianity.
Righteousness without Jesus is religion.
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