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5 Things Christians Need to Stop Saying

In a nation where over 70% of the population considers themselves to be one denomination of Christianity or another, you would think there would be more to show for it. Murder, rape, abuse, abortion, homelessness, hunger, and theft are daily occurrences in this country. Why? It’s not because only non-Christians commit crimes. There are a lot of Christians that go in and out of prison. Many Christians also see homeless or hungry people and do nothing to help. We pray, but that’s all most of us do. We need to do more and I think that there are some things we’re saying to ourselves, or hearing from other Christians, that is keeping us from being better Christians. 1.    “I go to church every Sunday.” I know that many Christians want to believe that this is the most important part of being a Christian, but church attendance is NOT what makes you a Christian. Yes, we are called to fellowship, but fellowshipping isn’t part of our salvation. It is something that we do for ourse...