"AskPastorWalter"

I've noticed that Christians sadly project a "woe-is-me" and "have-pity-on-me" disposition to other members of the Body of Christ and to the world -- when their really "suffering", but the origin of all of our suffering is all too often due to self-imposed and self-defeating "irresponsibility".   YES, we do suffer as a result of "living godly", and now more than ever before, PERSECUTION is rampant and on the rise in the United States and in other countries all over the world. BUT, wouldn't we "appear more normal and approachable", if we didn't act SUPER HUMAN, in the middle of our pain and fiery trials? Wouldn't our "growing love" and "deepening trust" in CHRIST -- in the middle of our storm, be even more impactful, if we simply "walked it out" without "talking too much" -- or "seeking after pity", instead of "going deeper, so we can...

"Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!" (Isaiah 5:21) REAL CHRISTIANS ...bridle their desires and lusts to the point of "complete surrender", because they have totally dedicated their lives (spirit, soul and body) to Christ and HIS Kingdom, out of their pure and sincere love and trust for The Father's will and purpose.. REAL CHRISTIANS ...are NOT "their own", so all their decision making and lifestyle choices are reflected by their thoughts, words and deeds; although we're all imperfect and we stumble, as we mature and fully develop in Christ.. REAL CHRISTIANS ...choose to authentically and properly represent Christ as "naturally-supernatural vessels" -- above every other label, title, political party, social group, or socio-economic status.. REAL CHRISTIANS ...have no binding affinity or special allegiance to secular society or to human government, recognizing ...