Substitute Christianity: The Lifeless Facade

The idea of a substitute is one that we are accustomed to and seem to readily allow.  Whether we’re talking about sunglasses, a watch or cereal brands, we willingly accept the generic.  Most people would find it difficult to determine the difference between the genuine and the generic watches or sunglasses.  However, many people can definitely tell the difference between the “name brand” cereal and its generic counterpart.  How can some people tell the difference while others cannot?  The answer lies in experience.  If they have tasted the real thing, the substitute simply does not satisfy!

I’m not convinced that genuine Christian life can be fully explained.  I am, however, absolutely convinced that a genuine Christian life can be fully experienced!  A person who has experienced a genuine walk with Christ over time can more readily identify a person who merely lives behind a façade. (more)