Their are places were Christians are more concerned with weather or not people know how to use all the hymnals, BCP (or other books depending on denominations), or know all the response's during worship service. Though we ultimately must remember this is about salvation and we must be more caring to those outside of the church, as the church is meant to draw others in, be a benefit to the world, and to do its best in following God and its will. Of course at times that the truth of the Good News will conflict with worldly understanding but that doesn't mean we shouldn't invite people were they are as Christ can and will change them if it is his will. Yes the church isn't just their to reflect the trends of society either- we are also here to challenge the worst that their is and support what is good and constructive. The church should not be a place where you must know completely how to dress and act, as Jesus loves all and meets us where we are. We must not just invite people to have a saving relationship with Christ but also welcome them to the community, to the body of Christ. I think some Christians and I myself at times can be very judgmental and we mustn't be. We like to judge other peoples sins which isn't right- We go She (or he) must be a worse sinner than I, thank God. This is a parallel to the women who walks into Simons house with her head uncovered. Oh man, how scandalous ---she is a obviously a women of the street. Also she is embarrassing to them, as she is crying and particularly on our saviors feet and cleaning them with her hair. Oh gosh, I cant believe this, why Lord-this is crazy now she is covering him in perfume, We Cant Have This In A Proper House! What will people think? This just wont do at all, how could he let this happen (referring to Jesus). I guess we know what kind of person he is, as a man of God he should know better than to hang out with sinners. Despite what they think it is this women's love and humbleness before Jesus that brings her to be forgiven before the Lord, the Son of God. She doesn't even have to ask, Jesus knew in her heart she wanted to start over, to know God, to be forgiven, and for her heart to be changed and it was. Their is another aspect to Jesus's example that no matter your past God can forgive and loves you. Also it is an example that we shouldn't be always hanging around other followers of Christ, otherwise their is no one to witness to...It isn't going to do any good to always be bunched together, we need to go out into the world and proclaim the Good News and share God's love with all. Finally the last aspect is that we must realize we are still sinners too, we were once in that position and are sins are no less. We have been forgiven by Christ's sacrifice and we are to forgive others as God forgives us (Jesus told Peter 70 x 7)...God Bless
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