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Christians
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--Poem by Maya Angelou

2. When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting, "I'm clean living'.
"I'm whispering, "I was lost,
Now I'm found and forgiven."

3. When I say... "I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.

4. When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And need His strength to carry on.

5. When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.

6. When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.

7. When I say... "I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.

8. When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good grace, somehow!

9. What is a Christian? The New Testament says,
“And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” Acts 11:26 KJV
The ‘disciples’ of the New Testament were followers of the Teachings of Jesus.
So, to truly be a ‘Christian’ you must live and practice Jesus’ Teachings.
Church membership does not make you a Christian
any more than owning a piano makes you a musician.
Spending a few hours in a mechanic shop does not make you a mechanic,
nor does spending a few hours a week in a church building make you a Christian.
Then said Jesus… “If ye continue in my word,
then are ye my disciples indeed;
And ye shall know the truth,
and the truth shall make you free.”
John 8:31-32 KJV

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Jesus said:
"By this all men will know that you are my disciples,
if you love one another."
John 13:35
Share this with somebody who already has this understanding, as reinforcement. But more importantly, share this with those who do not have a clear understanding of what it means to be a true Christian, so that the myth that Christians think they are "perfect" or "better than others” can be dispelled.
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