Sugar-frosted Christianity?

The majority of Christians are living out a ‘sugar-frosted’ Christian life. What do I mean by that? Well, essentially, sugar-frosted Christians attempt to apply the principles of Christianity without complete surrender to the Almighty. This sugar-coated Christianity lacks any real grounding in the solid Truth of the Word of God. It is nearly empty of rock-like faith in the Almighty. It has no fiery passion to glorify God or spread the gospel. There is no triumph, no glorious victory over sin. There is no burden of God upon the heart of the sugar-coated Christian. Despite the fact that the sugar-coated Christian would rarely admit it, they often seem to think of Christ as ‘fire insurance’. Jesus Christ has ceased to be a consuming passion and an obsession. In short, Jesus is no longer a lifestyle—He’s just become a free ticket out of Hell. We have forgotten that Jesus died for more than just the punishment of our sins. He died to purchase us!

The early Christians were so sold out to their Saviour that they gave their reputations and often their lives for the King of Kings. They honestly didn’t care what the world thought of them: the opinion of God trumped any fear of man. When the amazing Truth of Jesus Christ touched their lives, they were changed. Unlike Christians in America, Jesus was not an add-on to their lives. He became their lives. They did not find a way to incorporate Jesus into their career and hobbies, because Jesus became their life’s one purpose.

Is Jesus the sole intention and end goal of our lives? Are we committed to pursuing a living King or are we determined to live out a sugar-frosted Christianity? Are we willing to allow Christ to take our lives and transform them into His hands and feet? Are we willing to give up our own dreams, desires and passions for the Ultimate One?

In Christ,

Elijah