You don't know me.

What am I thinking? Why did I ask a bunch of people who mostly don't know me about myself? That's crazy, you don't know me. I should ask someone who does know me. Anyway, this creates an opportunity for me to point something out to those that are not Christians but always point at the Christians accusingly. Most commonly, the accusation is "Hypocrites!" Well, it may surprise you, but most of us don't really think that we are so perfect in the first place. Maybe some of us do act like we think so, but trust me, it's just an act. Those who act that way are doing it because they feel insecure. When I first became a Christian at the young age of about 7 years old, I experienced that insecurity right away. I wondered if I would ever be able to live up to what I believe. Now, 20 years later, I'm convinced that nobody really can live up to it entirely. This is the part that so many people seem to miss. Christians have just as many faults as anyone else. The difference is that Christians have Jesus working in their hearts and lives to change them. It takes time to change. Sometimes, it's hard to change. You know, I have struggled for years with sweets. Although my belly gets bigger and I don't like it, I still want the stuff and I can't stay away from it. I've tried to change my eating habits, but it's hard. That's what it's like to be a Christian trying not to do the things that we know are wrong, but still want to do. But you know what? The difference between Christians and others is even bigger than that. Although we all are imperfect and do things that are wrong, Christians are forgiven, and are going to go to heaven. All others have forgiveness handed to them on a platter and they haven't picked it up yet. Because of that, they are on the way to hell. Please, I implore you, don't let people's bad behavior keep you away from the one who loves you most. He really is perfect, and He will always love you. His name is Jesus.