Do you wear the "Christian" label?

Christian.
What does it mean to be one?
Would you like to be called one,
or is it perceived to be an insult?

A Christian is basically defined as 'one who adheres to Christianity'.
Hmmm...

As I listened to 'Christian' radio the other day, I heard an advertisement for women's underwear. I mean, really...do we need to advertise such things on 'Christian' radio? We already have enough problems with the rest of today's media. This advertisement was aired right after they promoted the station by saying, "You don't have to worry about turning off the radio when your children are listening!" I beg to differ.

The next advertisement I heard was for "the largest social club for Christian singles in the nation." The advertisement said, "Are you lonely and seeking a partner to fulfill your dreams for the future? Then you you need to visit our website..." I have news for you; if you can't find your fulfillment in Jesus Christ, an earthly relationship is the last thing you need! You need to be content in Christ alone before you go into any relationship.

'Christian' romance novels can still stir up lust in your heart...so why do we market these to young women in today's society? Lust is lust. Why have we stick the 'Christian' label on it? It is almost as if we are saying, "Well, I don't really agree with this, but it is a 'Christian' romance novel." Stop pretending.

This is the same as our typical approach to any 'Christian' book that we see on the shelf of a 'Christian' Bookstore. How do we know what the authors have penned is upholding the true integrity of the Word of God? Maybe we need to go past all the shelves of other people's opinions until we reach the back wall where the dusty Bibles are stored.

I have news for you: ungodly things happen on 'Christian' campuses. People cuss, smoke, drink, view porn, and make out in cars...all while going to a 'Christian' school. Faculty may not know about it...and you may think that you get away with it, but you will never get away from God and His judgement. Attending a mandatory chapel service does not wash away your sins.

The 'Christian' label no longer can be defined as 'adhering to Christianity'. We have redefined it to make us feel better. We have reached a point where anything can have a 'Christian' label. Forget about living out a walk with the Lord...just put this label of 'Christian' on it, and you are fine, right?

I wish that this label had a more sacred meaning...that it might actually mean what God intended it to be: believers and followers who seek to adhere to the righteousness of Jesus Christ.

"She went after her lovers,
but Me she forgot,
says the LORD."
~Hosea 2:13~

Will we, too, forget the Lord?
God has called us to be set apart.
We have a higher calling.
The question is,
Will we accept it?