Christian Static
Do you remember the days when main TV channels used to “sign off” at 1 in the morning? The national anthem would be played and then…static noise. How long would it take you to turn off the TV after the static was playing? Probably less than one minute. Why? Because listening and watching static is boring, annoying, etc.I have been reading a book by Ron Martoia entitled, Static: Tune out the “Christian Noise” and experience the real message of Jesus.
When you hear or start a conversation by saying, “If you do not turn your life to Jesus and repent and give up your sinning ways you will spend eternity in hell”, what is your reaction? Is it the same reaction as you would have to the static on the TV at 1 in the morning? “Christianese” does not work especially to those outside of the church. Yet many Christians still use the language and words which in many cases are out of context, human text, and biblical text (www.velocityculture.com/3text).
I feel that following Jesus is being real and authentic instead of formulaic and ritualistic. Isn’t this a better way to talk to others about your faith? This is me being real and authentic, in the beginning God created a beautiful garden for us to live and commune with Him and each other at all and any time. We had an unlimited supply for all our needs but human nature wanted more from God. This selfishness resulted in the not so perfect world we live in today. I think that God just wants us to reorient, realign our lives to Him in all ways.
What do you think would happen if we stopped being so selfish and consider others better than ourselves (Philippians 2:3)? Simple concept yet hard to do! Why?
- Written by Todd Baughman