Un-Christian People

An insiders look...

You say you love your neighbor but barely know their name
Always claiming to be in the likeness of Him but for that you should be ashamed
Pretending to welcome all but only a few truly fit your mold
Thank goodness that you don’t have a say in who sees the streets paved in gold
You love to quote scripture as if knowing the Word makes you cleaner than others
When all the while you use it to pass judgment and shame on your brother
So very easy to dismiss the suffering and concerns of those around you
But ready to let everyone know you’re thinking of them  as long as it doesn’t require too much actual effort from you
It’s funny how easy it is to say your praying for them and wish you could do more
But when the opportunity presents itself you run for the nearest door
Relieved to have freed yourself from the messiness and inconvenience they create
It’s so easy to add someone to your never-ending prayer list
But Christian people what happens after you say “Amen”
If you were sincerely concerned couldn’t you simply ask if there’s anything you could do
Or dare I suggest picking up the phone so they know they’re not alone and forgotten by you
Instead of dodging their calls and avoiding their eyes out of fear of them asking for something from you
Or instead of sitting around gossiping about their struggles maybe lend them a hand of help
Or maybe instead of not shaming someone because they don’t come to church anymore
Consider helping them get there or anywhere else they need to go
How do you start this radical transformation you ask? 
How  about looking within the walls for your brothers and sisters in need
Instead of pretending the suffering is only in those outside the Body
Maybe imaging it’s your family struggling for their next meal
Or your loved one fighting for their life
Or your spouse that lost their job and the electric company just cut off your lights
Instead of writing them off as not living up to your standards
Remember that in this world you too could be only minutes away from disaster
How about being more like Christ in more than just a name
Look at how he loved everyone and gave Himself to those in need with making them feel ashamed
He did it out of love and true concern for our people
He didn’t wait for a photo op or stand around gossiping  about them under the steeple
Instead of forming cliques, judging , overanalyzing and underreacting 
Why not put your faith in action and love as He does