Christians versus Jesus
At a recent national Christian conference I presented a session on the state of children's and youth ministry today, where I ended with a slide of the following table, highlighting the difference in public perceptions between Christians and Jesus:
Any further additions, corrections or refinements?
How can we call ourselves "little Christ's" (Christians), when we are seen as so different than the person we are supposed to be like? How can we point to God, when so many already see us as different to the values of God?
Why aren't we as the whole body of Christ putting an urgent priority on changing these perceptions? Or are we actually guilty of these sins and unrepentant?
Jesus | Christian |
Loves everyone | Hates certain people |
Enter sinner’s world | Avoid sinner’s world |
No possessions | Resource-rich |
Freedom from man rules | Restrictions |
Any further additions, corrections or refinements?
How can we call ourselves "little Christ's" (Christians), when we are seen as so different than the person we are supposed to be like? How can we point to God, when so many already see us as different to the values of God?
Why aren't we as the whole body of Christ putting an urgent priority on changing these perceptions? Or are we actually guilty of these sins and unrepentant?

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