So many people are understandably turned off to Christianity by those who are judgmental, self-righteous, and unloving. But that’s not at all how Jesus Christ lived his life. He welcomed the unlovable and the biggest screw ups. He embraced and forgave all who saw their need for him. Jesus was the epitome of refreshing and mind blowing. In this episode, Beth interviews Brian Salter, a pastor, husband, and father who has devoted his life to studying and teaching the Bible. He is a relatable, compassionate, and loving Christian who represents Jesus well. Beth poses questions to Brian such as, “Who did Jesus show the most love and mercy to?And who was he the hardest on?” If Christians claim to be representatives of Christ, then we should be the most humble and loving servants on the planet. In fact, Jesus was often viewed as a non-conformist and a bit of a rebel because he valued love over social convention and lived to please to God, not people. Author Sean Cronin says that Jesus was viewed as a rebel because “he was vociferously anti-establishment. And he was charismatic enough to draw crowds to him. He was a threat to the Pharisees, the religious elite and that made him a threat to the Roman rulers who did not want any trouble between the common people and the elite. His rebel message was simple (he was apparently a pious Jew): he spoke against the abuses of priestly authority and hypocrisy. He treated people of low status with respect. “
… Refreshing and mind blowing …
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