Sunday Christians

“They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!” (2 Timothy 3:5 NLT)

What if your elderly grandpa were in a nursing home, and everyone in the family visited him on Sundays. There are bound to be some family members who show up out of a sense of obligation or duty. This is how many of us view God--someone who lives in church and expects a visit from us every Sunday.

Church attendance may appear religious, but it does not equal intimacy with God. Sitting in a pew for a few hours on Sunday may make you feel pious. However, if you live the rest of the week detached from Christ,  what’s the point? Gathering together to worship God and grow in faith is a good thing. Unfortunately, many ‘Christians’ have rejected the power that could make them godly. They prefer pleasure, comfort, and self-importance over living as Christ did. Many churches have become congregations of like-minded people who come together once a week to see and be seen. They may have successful fundraising events, construct large buildings, develop impressive programs, entertain the masses, provide moral lessons, and provide avenues for socializing. They may use God’s name while they do all this, but it is all in vain.  For you cannot revere Christ one day a week and ignore His teachings the rest of the days. Sunday Christians who turn into weekday hypocrites dishonor God.