Something I've been struggling with lately is where to draw the line between wanting to follow Christ and strive to exemplify him through my actions versus becoming way too worked up over setting out strict rules for myself and losing sight of Christ's true message: the fact that all of us are sinners and we all need His gift of salvation.
How do I know whether I'm sinning or not? I know it sounds like a stupid question, but it's one that I've been thinking a lot about lately. For example, is it a sin to watch T.V. shows such as Friends that include a lot of references that glorify things like premarital sex? I think the show is funny, but should I feel bad about watching it? What about if I don't take care of my body properly (e.g. not eating enough or eating too much, eating too much junk food) for a day? Should I ask for God's forgiveness? I know that the Bible says something about our bodies being temples, so does this mean that I am dishonoring God if I don't take care of my body?
What about when I am jealous of someone? Does that require me to ask for God's forgiveness?
When I think of sinning in this light, it seems like I am constantly messing up and that I constantly have to ask for God's forgiveness. Which I guess is normal since I am human and everyone messes up. But, how can I possibly improve? It feels overwhelming to think of all the mistakes I make every day. I want to be more like Christ, but I have so, so far to go.
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