What is a Christian?

What is a Christian?  That's a very good question that many people cannot correctly answer.  Most say that its one that follows Christ.  That is true but the person that makes that statement usually has a false view of the Son of God.  I have heard many people say that its not God that they have a problem with, its His people.  Let me clarify that the aforementioned definition is the correct one from my experience.  However, someone that follows Christ is one who shows love and grace to all, and serves God no matter what the cost to themselves.  The Great Commandment is to love God with all your soul, mind, and strength and then to love others as yourself.  That means that even if someone is a rapist for instance, you have to show love to them because as long as their body continues to function they have the opportunity to repent.  God does not hate ANYONE!!!  It is our actions that He hates.  We are all His children.  That is why Jesus had to die a sinner's death, even though being perfect Himself.  He is the spotless lamb sacrificed so that we could be redeemed.  All we have to do is accept the cost that He paid in the process and let Him be, not only our Savior, but the Lord of our lives as well.  This is a tough pill to swallow, but we have to die to ourselves DAILY!!!  (1 Corinthians 15:31)  For it is the people that have accepted the price that Jesus paid that God uses to bring the Gospel to the world.  We are His mouth pieces.  He does not need us but chooses to have a relationship with us if we will let Him in.  It is with all this in mind that I beseech (yeah, I use that word now) you to use Christ's example and Love on people even though they may be "bad people".  Let God deal with their wickedness, that is HIS job.  If you see someone doing something that may not be the best thing, you are free to say something to them (Ezekiel 33).  If they do not heed your warning, let them be but continue to love them and above all pray for them.  When a person that does not know Christ sees someone show them compassion without merit, then they will be more likely to get to know God.  If all you do is condemn them in your own eyes, all that they will ever know of God is condemnation and rejection.  

I hope and pray that if you are not yet in a relationship with Jesus Christ, that you carefully consider the fact that you are loved beyond the measure that any human could ever love you.  God is love and only wants to have a relationship with you.  I would love to help introduce you to my Father.  However, you can do this yourself if need be.  Simply ask for forgiveness for your sins, invite Jesus into your heart to be your Savior AND Lord.  Then you're done!  I do issue this warning though.  It is not a decision to take lightly.  You will be expected of.  C. S. Lewis said, "If you're thinking of becoming a Christian, I warn you, you are embarking on something that will take all of you".  Go in peace and love on somebody today especially if you don't like them.