A real problem for many of us is figuring out what it means to be saved - how we're supposed to live and conduct ourselves. In this podcast we'll address a few misconceptions that might be vexing to you (they were to me).
For starters, you don't have to act "churchy" or something like that. Keep being you. Your personality and unique talents are God's gift to you and others. The thing to know is that being the best you can be is only possible without sin. Many of us succumb to a false notion that you should be concerned with "acting Christian" - whatever that means - rather than knowing, loving and living for the Lord. Superficial Christianity happens when we make little personal details about ourselves (like hairstyle, smoking, how loud you talk, etc.) more important than a heart set on Christ. The real body of Christ, the true church, is full of a diversity of believers with unique gifts and personalities. So, don't worry about trying to fit in with other people, looking like them, acting like them - worry about loving God. True Christianity isn't about your social graces.
Another big issue is doctrine, that is, knowing the Bible. True doctrine isn't dry and stuffy - it's wonderful and full of the great blessings of life. Imagine falling in love with someone. You want to know everything about them and spend time with them. It's the same with God. Christians are lovers of God and we get to know Him through Scripture. All of us struggle with this at times but don't despair. Go outside and bring your Bible. Read Psalm 19 and look around and see how the heavens really do declare the glory of God. That's certainly not stuffy! It's beautiful.
Anyway, true Christianity is delighting ourselves in the Lord (Psalm 37:4). Christ died for you so that you can have this incredible and abundant joy. My hope with this episode is to remove some common lies of the enemy that can keep you from really experiencing Christ and the blessed growth that comes from this.