The Christian Questionnaire Test

Can we pass the "Being a Christian" test.  Christianity is a lifestyle, but too often we act like we are doing God a favor.  How will we answer the following questions:

1. During one week's time (a 7 day period) when we watch television what do we watch the most?
Soap Operas ___, Sports___, Comedy___, Movies____, God based programs____
If we are watching any of the other programs more than we are watching God based programs that means we love those programs, and know them better than God.

And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. “You shall have no other gods before Me. (Exodus 20:1-2)

2. How often do we attend church services?
Never___, Once a week___, Every Other Sunday___, Twice a week___, More___
God never takes a day off when it comes to us, but we are selfish with our time when it comes to Him.  Taking time to fellowship with like-minded people, and getting to hear the Word of God preached is beneficial to us.  The more we get the better off we are.  And, Sunday mornings are different from the week night Bible study.  And Sunday School is different from church service. One can't take the place of the other.  How can we grow into Christian maturity, and be effective Christians for Christ if we are stingy and lackadaisical with our time, attendance and energy.

And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. (Acts 2:42)

2a. When we stay home from church service do we seek God at all.
No time with God___, 15 minutes___, 30 minutes___, 1 hour___, More___
Much prayer much power, little prayer little power, no prayer no power.  In this world today we need as much of God as we can get.  We need to pray, fast, read the Bible, attend church services, have devotions (praise and worship), listen to gospel music, and seek God's face and voice as often as possible.  All of these Godly things will keep us on the right track (the straight and narrow). Seeking God is not a burden, it is a privilege. 

We might, sometimes take a break from church services for a very good reason, but we should never take a break from God.  We need Him 24/7.

Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually! (1 Chronicles 16:11)

With my whole heart I seek You; let me not wander from Your commandments! (Psalm 119:10)

3. How many times do we talk about JESUS and tell what He has done for us?
Never___, Once a year___, once a month___, once a week___, once a day___, more___

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. (1 Peter 2:9) 

So, how did we do on the test.  Are we just calling ourselves Christians (followers of Christ) or are we practicing what we preach. No__, Yes__

All you need to say is simply 'Yes' or 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. (Matthew 5:37)

And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. (Mark 16:15)

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9)

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, (2 Timothy 3:16)

To GOD Be The Glory!

FOCUS!

What are our minds focused on?

Where are our eyes looking, and what are they looking at?

How much attention are we giving to the world verses how much attention we are giving to God?  Our minds should be stayed (always) on Him.

When we wake up in the morning we should say: "Thank you Lord for allowing me to see one more day, because no time is promised to anyone; and in these last and evil days the previous statement is more true than ever before.  When God wakes us up in the morning that is a blessing right there to be thankful for, because somebody didn't wake up.  Next, we need to thank Him for being able to get up, because somebody woke up, but they couldn't get up.  Next, we need to thank Him for getting us through the day (home, job, transportation, etc.).  Next, we need to thank God Almighty for a peaceful night sleep, because we know that He is watching over us 24/7 and He never sleeps nor slumbers; it says so in His Word.

Why would we waste our time looking at more secular television than Christian.  Secular TV is entertaining, but that's all it is.  Christian television is entertaining, encouraging, strengthening, mind transforming, informative, righteous, and we don't have to be afraid of what we might be exposed to by mistake.  Temptation comes in many shapes, forms, and fashions, and if we mistakenly see something it might just trigger us back into a bad habit that Jesus delivered us from.

How can we practice (intentionally) sin on a regular basis when we know God is watching?  How are we going to ask Holy Spirit to fill our temples (bodies) if they are polluted with the filth we just finished thinking, watching, or doing?!  How can we ask God to help us when we won't help ourselves?  God will always do His part, but He is not going to do for us what we can do for ourselves.  He is not going to bless us when we go against His commandments.  And, God forbid, that we've been living this Christian lifestyle for years, but blow it all in a fleshy moment; because we could die in the midst of sinning!  And many will know that we died from an overdose; from a heart attack while committing adultery; while scoring some drugs; or some other sin.

We need to keep our focus on GOD, JESUS, HOLY SPIRIT by reading HIS Word daily; fasting; praying; and sowing (strangers, orphans and widows/time, love, money).  When we keep our focus on God we stay out of trouble because we stay connected to Him and can clearly hear His voice. This is very important in order for Him to direct our paths day-in and day-out.  We also receive His holy power to keep us strong through trials, tribulations and temptations.  This way we will be real Christians - walk'in it like we're talk'in it!  The title shouldn't make us; we should make the title.  It is a privilege and an honor to be called a Christian because it means we are followers of Jesus Christ.  Dear God: may we do this privilege and honor justice in Jesus Name, amen.

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2/ESV)

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (Philippians 4:8/ESV)

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. (Isaiah 26:3/ESV)