I once was young. I once knew nothing about music. I once lived for myself.
Each of you can probably relate what I’m saying because once upon a time you were not who you are today. All of us grow, learn and become changed people simply with the passage of time.
The same is true for those who call themselves followers of Jesus Christ:
This includes you who were once far away from God. You were his enemies, separated from him by your evil thoughts and actions. Colossians 1:21 (NLT)
Even though now you may be a Christian, there was a time in your life when you did not live for Christ. Instead, you lived for yourself. You were “lost.”
Just thinking about that, should cause you to have more compassion for those you know who do not have Christ in their lives. Love them. Be Christ to them. Pray for them, just as someone once loved you so much that He died for you and people around you prayed for you, even if you weren’t aware of it. Don’t be a “snob” or an “elitist” Christian…it turns people away from God rather than to Him.
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