Christians Held to a Higher Standard

My faith as a Christian is often ignored or blemished by the main stream media and in turn over looked by the government. Why do I say this you ask? Just turn on your television or just listen to your local FM radio station. Most of the information you receive on these publications is against everything I believe in and stand for. Where is the Christian friendly entertainment?

I frequently contemplate whether this country has completely turned their back on God. Each instance you see a Christian or so called evangelist in the news he or she is brought out as a hypocrite and should be hung for some transgression or crime that they have committed. Do you think a non-Christian that committed the same offense would be crushed by every major news network in the United States? In some cases, i.e. adultery or predominantly homosexual unfaithfulness as a liberal politician, they would be applauded and heralded in the public eye as a hero for equality.

Remember what Jesus said in John chapter 8 verse 7. When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, "If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her." This woman was caught in adultery and would have been stoned but nobody condemned her because none of them were without sin. Is anyone currently on this earth without sin that would like to condemn any person?

Does this mean I condone the sins these people commit? Of course not! I denounce their actions and believe they should pay their price to society according to the fullest extent of the law but pray they will find the path that leads to eternal life. We should not judge others because the extent that we condemn them we will also be judged by the One that matters. I know that is not something I want because their would be no chance for me.

Can I blame the media for the double standard? Not really because I think we as Christians should be held to a higher standard. We represent our "Father" in all our actions, good or bad, in the sight of the world. What the media does not want to admit is that we are only humans and will fall into temptation just like anyone else; but we do have an edge because we can call on the Lord. He will get us through those tough times.

Will the hypocrisy of the media and general public towards Christians in this country ever change? Probably not; we have something they don’t understand. We have assurance, though nobody can physically see or touch, through faith in Christ that we are children of The Almighty, are loved, and protected through life as well as death (which has been conquered). Everyone could have this if they except the Son and obey His commands. All praise and glory to God!