A Moth to a Light

It has always interested me how non-Christians go onto Christian message boards. I do not go to atheist boards, so why do atheist get on Christian boards? It is very interesting, no?

In the Bible there are often references about good being light and evil being darkness. These people are acting like moths. They are lost in the darkness and seek out the light. They do it and do not even realize it. Even the ones who say they have it all figured out are on the Christian message boards. What causes this, why are they seeking the light?

Every person has a want to “find something”. It is a desire that is not always apparent. These atheists say they know we are wrong, yet they go onto Christian message boards. I watched it happen time after time. Someone says something they do not like and they get all defensive. If they are right, why do they need to strike out? They don’t. Only a person who is not 100% sure needs reassurance of their beliefs. Such is the typical atheist. They are still missing something, and they seek it without realizing it. They resist and act like a cornered animal when confronted. They “verbally” attack ideas, beliefs, views, and even the person because they feel threatened. A person who is secure does not feel threatened.

As long as these people stay on the message boards, they are learning more and more about Christ. We need to react with patience and kindness to these people. Even though they cause disruptions and strife, I think it is a good thing that they are on these Christian boards. Being on the boards increases there chance of finding the undying light in Christ. All we can do is pray for them and help them see when we get the chance.

Loving the World

There are many people who say they are Christian, yet they live in the world and act like the world. They openly talk about things they should not do and have no conscience about it. They may know that it is “wrong”, but they still enjoy it and do not feel bad about their decision latter. Can a person like this truly be saved? What does the Bible say about this, or does it?

I John 2:15 directly talks on this issue: “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” This statement is based off of the principle that a person cannot serve two masters.[1] A person cannot serve God and serve the world at the same time. God and the world are opposites, black and white. There is no grey area to exist in.

God has told us to discern people like trees.[2] If a tree says that he is an orange tree, but produces apples, then what is he? In the same respect, if a person says he is a Christian, but proudly produces sinful works, then what is he? This is not judgment, this is discernment. This was spoken of in the Bible so that Christians could distinguish the Christian family from Christian fraud.

The Bible clearly shows us that we cannot live with God and with the world. It is not possible. I am not saying that if you sin you are not saved. I am saying that if you produce the works of the world, then you need to think about what the Bible says.

[1] Matthew 6:24
[2] Matthew 7:16-18