Ya Win Some Ya Lose Some
There are a lot of Christians out there. Check this out: These
are the percentages of Christian population in different countries.
85% - USA
93% - Brazil
99% - Mexico
60% - Russia
5.7% - China
83% - Germany
93% - Philippines
88% - UK
90% - Italy
98% - France
45% - Nigeria
Pretty cool huh? I'm going to take a wild guess and say about 50% of them understand what the word "Christian" means. I'd also say 50% of THAT are even telling the truth. Finally 50% of THEM actually DO what they say. Where do I get these statistics? I'm taking people I know, and applying the 50% rule I got from THEM to the whole world.
If you are part of the real Christian population, the ones with a relationship with Christ. The one's who know what it is the King of Man did for us. The one's who want to submit to the truth and do whats right in order to hopefully attract people to the truth. You are an amazing person. Keep standing up for what you believe in despite what people say.
If you aren't... It's time you
A. Get off your little "ride" called LIFE and stop acting like somehow SAYING you're a Christian is insurance for your death ticket.
B. Start thinking about what you could be remembered for on this planet.
C. Check out this LJ Cut. It has a scenario for those who really just can't get it to click.
So a guy you may know; pretty cool guy. Never hurt a fly. Nice man, treats people with kindness and is totally selfless. Never cusses or swears, never cheated on his wife, and gave to charity every weekend. He's going for a morning jog one day when he trips on a rock. A freak accident happens when he slams his head into the ground at just the right speed and angle to kill him. He doesn't realize it until he suddenly finds himself face to face with God. He classified himself under 1 of 85% of Americans so he's only a little surprised. What really surprises him is the stern look in God's face.
God looks down on him and says:
"Why should I let you into Heaven?"
"Well, uh... I uh.... I tried to do the right thing, I helped my neighbors build their house after it burned down... I uh... saved a dog once. I... um.... OH YEAH! I'm a Christian!"
God: "Oh? You are? So... why should I let you in Heaven?"
"Uh.. well..."
God: "So... Let's play back all the worst stuff you've ever done"
His face glows bright red... "We don't have to do that..."
God: "No, really, let's see! Ooooh, here we have you stealing your mom's money. Here we have you lying to your boss just to get your best friend fired and get you a promotion. Here we have you thinking... oh wow... Why did you want to kill him so bad? That's not your wife... I saw you when you did this... didn't think anyone was watching did you?"
God: "Remember when you're good friend Joe came up to you and told you about my son?" "Remember when he said this is the only way?" "Remember what you said?" "You said, 'I believe.' Shed a tear, and went on with your life. Take a look at my son. Look at what you did to him. What you did to ME."
God: "Why should I let you in?"
Start thinking about that question God may ask you one day. Hope you have a frikkin good answer. In fact... I think I wouldn't mind memorizing my answer now... you know... just in case.
85% - USA
93% - Brazil
99% - Mexico
60% - Russia
5.7% - China
83% - Germany
93% - Philippines
88% - UK
90% - Italy
98% - France
45% - Nigeria
Pretty cool huh? I'm going to take a wild guess and say about 50% of them understand what the word "Christian" means. I'd also say 50% of THAT are even telling the truth. Finally 50% of THEM actually DO what they say. Where do I get these statistics? I'm taking people I know, and applying the 50% rule I got from THEM to the whole world.
If you are part of the real Christian population, the ones with a relationship with Christ. The one's who know what it is the King of Man did for us. The one's who want to submit to the truth and do whats right in order to hopefully attract people to the truth. You are an amazing person. Keep standing up for what you believe in despite what people say.
If you aren't... It's time you
A. Get off your little "ride" called LIFE and stop acting like somehow SAYING you're a Christian is insurance for your death ticket.
B. Start thinking about what you could be remembered for on this planet.
C. Check out this LJ Cut. It has a scenario for those who really just can't get it to click.
So a guy you may know; pretty cool guy. Never hurt a fly. Nice man, treats people with kindness and is totally selfless. Never cusses or swears, never cheated on his wife, and gave to charity every weekend. He's going for a morning jog one day when he trips on a rock. A freak accident happens when he slams his head into the ground at just the right speed and angle to kill him. He doesn't realize it until he suddenly finds himself face to face with God. He classified himself under 1 of 85% of Americans so he's only a little surprised. What really surprises him is the stern look in God's face.
God looks down on him and says:
"Why should I let you into Heaven?"
"Well, uh... I uh.... I tried to do the right thing, I helped my neighbors build their house after it burned down... I uh... saved a dog once. I... um.... OH YEAH! I'm a Christian!"
God: "Oh? You are? So... why should I let you in Heaven?"
"Uh.. well..."
God: "So... Let's play back all the worst stuff you've ever done"
His face glows bright red... "We don't have to do that..."
God: "No, really, let's see! Ooooh, here we have you stealing your mom's money. Here we have you lying to your boss just to get your best friend fired and get you a promotion. Here we have you thinking... oh wow... Why did you want to kill him so bad? That's not your wife... I saw you when you did this... didn't think anyone was watching did you?"
God: "Remember when you're good friend Joe came up to you and told you about my son?" "Remember when he said this is the only way?" "Remember what you said?" "You said, 'I believe.' Shed a tear, and went on with your life. Take a look at my son. Look at what you did to him. What you did to ME."
God: "Why should I let you in?"
Start thinking about that question God may ask you one day. Hope you have a frikkin good answer. In fact... I think I wouldn't mind memorizing my answer now... you know... just in case.