K.I.S.S.
Keep It Simple Stupid
I've seen this principle or idea used in many different areas such as teaching, work, and even fitness. In working out, it basically means that you don't have to one-legged alternating full supination bicep curls to get a good workout, you can just do dumbbell curls and that'll work. So why haven't we ever tried to apply this to our Christian walk? Don't get me wrong, there are definitely some issues that are not simple and are very deep and complex. I love in-depth discussions on topics that aren't crystal clear sometimes in the bible and that we struggle with today. So this post will not directly address anything such as alcohol, greed, sex, homosexuality, hypocrisy or any other specific sins.
1. Love The Lord Your God
"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart with all your soul and with all your mind." - Matthew 22:36-37
If we truly love God with all of our being, would we commit some of the sins that we do which hurt him and distance us from him? All sin does is distance us from him and damage our relationship with him. Plus if Jesus said this is the most important rule I have for you shouldn't we really focus in on it. And how do you not love God? He made us in image to be like him. And just so you know, he loves you. He sacrificed his only child, his son, for our sins. I think we have to love someone back who was willing to give up their only child to die for us, don't you?.
2. Love Those Around You
"And the second (commandment) is like it: "Love your neighbor as yourself." - Matthew 22:39
If we truly loved the people we cross paths with every day wouldn't we be more compassionate towards them. There is a difference between the romantic love Brittnee and I share and the love that I have for friends, co-workers, and strangers. But just because the love is different doesn't mean that we're not called to love them. When you love someone, you tend to think more about their feelings before saying something mean or hurtful to or about them. We are also quicker to show compassion for those we love and care about. I like how the bible tells us to love your neighbor as yourself. See, God knew that we would one day be a conceited, self-centered people and I definitely include myself in that because I love me some me. Now think about how much you love yourself, do you truly try to care that much for those around you?.
Jesus gave us two commandments which summarize all the other laws and rules in the bible. It's what the rest of the ten commandments flow from. So if ten is too many to remember just focus on these two, love God and love others.
"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." - Colossians 3:17 Now if that verse right there doesn't sum it up for you, then go back and read it again, and read the whole third chapter. In my bible it's named 'Rules for Holy Living'. We don't have to know every detail in scripture to be a good Christian or an effective witness for Jesus. As we grow in Christ and really dig into the bible more knowledge and wisdom will come to us, you can't help but soak it in. If we say we are a Christian, then the words we say and the things we do will be others view of Christians whether we realize it or not. Let's make sure that others truly see what Christianity is all about...LOVE. We overcomplicate so many things, let's not make Christianity or church one of them.
So to KISS: Love God, Love Others, Make sure your actions glorify God.
#WWJD #KISS #Love
Keep It Simple Stupid
I've seen this principle or idea used in many different areas such as teaching, work, and even fitness. In working out, it basically means that you don't have to one-legged alternating full supination bicep curls to get a good workout, you can just do dumbbell curls and that'll work. So why haven't we ever tried to apply this to our Christian walk? Don't get me wrong, there are definitely some issues that are not simple and are very deep and complex. I love in-depth discussions on topics that aren't crystal clear sometimes in the bible and that we struggle with today. So this post will not directly address anything such as alcohol, greed, sex, homosexuality, hypocrisy or any other specific sins.
1. Love The Lord Your God
"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart with all your soul and with all your mind." - Matthew 22:36-37
If we truly love God with all of our being, would we commit some of the sins that we do which hurt him and distance us from him? All sin does is distance us from him and damage our relationship with him. Plus if Jesus said this is the most important rule I have for you shouldn't we really focus in on it. And how do you not love God? He made us in image to be like him. And just so you know, he loves you. He sacrificed his only child, his son, for our sins. I think we have to love someone back who was willing to give up their only child to die for us, don't you?.
2. Love Those Around You
"And the second (commandment) is like it: "Love your neighbor as yourself." - Matthew 22:39
If we truly loved the people we cross paths with every day wouldn't we be more compassionate towards them. There is a difference between the romantic love Brittnee and I share and the love that I have for friends, co-workers, and strangers. But just because the love is different doesn't mean that we're not called to love them. When you love someone, you tend to think more about their feelings before saying something mean or hurtful to or about them. We are also quicker to show compassion for those we love and care about. I like how the bible tells us to love your neighbor as yourself. See, God knew that we would one day be a conceited, self-centered people and I definitely include myself in that because I love me some me. Now think about how much you love yourself, do you truly try to care that much for those around you?.
Jesus gave us two commandments which summarize all the other laws and rules in the bible. It's what the rest of the ten commandments flow from. So if ten is too many to remember just focus on these two, love God and love others.
"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." - Colossians 3:17 Now if that verse right there doesn't sum it up for you, then go back and read it again, and read the whole third chapter. In my bible it's named 'Rules for Holy Living'. We don't have to know every detail in scripture to be a good Christian or an effective witness for Jesus. As we grow in Christ and really dig into the bible more knowledge and wisdom will come to us, you can't help but soak it in. If we say we are a Christian, then the words we say and the things we do will be others view of Christians whether we realize it or not. Let's make sure that others truly see what Christianity is all about...LOVE. We overcomplicate so many things, let's not make Christianity or church one of them.
So to KISS: Love God, Love Others, Make sure your actions glorify God.
#WWJD #KISS #Love
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