04/21/2025
For the non-Christian or harmed by church Christian looking in, so many Christians donāt represent Jesus well, and today many Christians and non-Christians will see hypocrisy on full display.
On this foundational day for Christianity, I know the harm so many have done under the name of Jesus. As Christians, we are called to two things; love the Lord your God with all you heart, mind and soulā¦and love your neighbor as yourself. When we fail our neighbor, we misrepresent Christ. Thatās on us. Thatās human failure.
But know,
ā
Hypocrisy isnāt Cesvs (Jesus).
Genocide isnāt Jesus.
Hate isnāt Jesus.
Misuse of power isnāt from Jesus.
Turning our eyes from our neighbor isnāt Jesus.
Slavery isnāt Jesus.
Committing and covering up abuse isnāt Jesus.
Removing provisions from the marginalized isnāt from Jesus.
Domination isnāt Jesus.
Empire is not Jesus.
ā
I believe thereās a difference between those who believe in Jesus and those who know Jesus. Believing in Jesus can lead to misusing and weaponizing His name. Knowing Him leads to centering loving our neighbor. Pursuing empire is the easier path. Building kingdom is the hard work of sacrifice and humility.
ā
Jesus challenged, encouraged, called out and called in people from every walk in this life. All humans with flaws, whether they acknowledged it or not, whether they felt they had flaws or not.
ā
Today is about a resurrection and I have to live my life representing my faith in Jesus Christ in the best way possible, daily. Iāll fail, get back up, and do my best to represent again.
ā
I donāt blame people who donāt want to step into a Christian space today. So many have done a pretty bad job. Our failures are not Jesusā example of how to live life and we need to be better at humility, grace, empathy and living out our faith.
ā
Mvto, Creator, Restorer, Mystery, for the resurrection.
ā
He is risen.