Last night was Part 1 of the show Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. As most reality show reunions go everyone is dressed up in the hottest clothes along with the most expensive hair, makeup and shoes money can buy. So I bet you are wondering why a Christian blogger would take the time to write an article about a reality show that is about lying, cheating, fighting and most importantly drama. Well this article is not about the drama, the hair, the makeup, the shoes or the plight of the people on show, it is about being a Christian. Ms Jocelyn said loud and proud that she was a Christian and everyone was in an uproar and some said "she was not a Christian cussing like that". WHAT! She may not fit the stereotypical church going, self righteous, bible packing, fasting, and praying Christian society has told us we need, should and can be but who has the authority to say she is or is not a Christian? Romans 10:9 (NIV) says "That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." That's it end of discussion. If I read the scripture correctly there were no "only if" or "but" statements in it. So when did we become the Judge and Jury of who is and who is not a Christian? Christianity is not a club or secret society anyone welcomed to it. Ms Jocelyn's lifestyle is not perfect and I am not making excuses for her. Romans 3:23 (NIV) says "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. We are all sinners and we have all made mistakes and bad choices. We all have room for growth and improvement. The Church is a place for the wounded and broken hearted to be healed. She like many of us is a work in progress but it does not mean progress is not on the way. Lets not Judge but Love that is what Christians do.
I am a Christian and nobody can tell me different.
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