It is easy to be a friend to Christ when it does not cost you anything. It is romantic to study him in theology class and sing boldly about him in church, surrounded by people who agree with you. Or perhaps you isolate yourself among unbelievers because you like being the only “Christian”, a kind of token spiritual mascot. But the truth is, your real romance is with yourself. With the sound of your own voice. Friendship with the Lord requires much more heart than that. He is not some mystical fashion accessory that beautifies and spiritualizes your reflection. Do you love him? Really? Enough to talk about him where he is not welcome – especially there. Enough to not take it personally and make it about yourself when you are attacked? Enough to support other Christians who are in the trench, in the heart of darkness, day and night, tirelessly ministering to the rejected and broken hearted, while you mingle with those who slander your brethren? Do you love him? Really? Enough to admit that you have never, not really, honoured him. But instead have followed the vain imaginings of your own heart?
“Quasi Christians follow a quasi Christ. They want His help but not His interference. They will flatter Him but never obey Him” – A.W Tozer
“And so the Lord says, “These people say they are mine. They draw near with their words and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules and traditions learned by tricks of memorization by repetition.” Isaiah 29:13
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