Counter-Cultural

Many Christians believe that in order to be a "real" Christian, you have to shun formal dress, traditional theology, and traditional music. They believe orthodox theology is stuffy. This is not true. You can be a Christian and dress any way that you want, as long as it's modest. The Holy Spirit can work through any God-honoring music you use. Being "real" has nothing to do with outward things. Being "real" is a radical orientation of the heart. And orthodox theology is vital. "You shall know the Truth, and the Truth shall make you free" (John 8:32). Orthodox theology is not stuffy. Only people are stuffy. I am finding orthodox theology exciting. I immerse myself in the Scriptures, and read them daily with the full intention of obeying them. In the Scriptures I connect with a real Person, Who is anything but stuffy. If you intend to obey, the Lord will reveal Himself to you. Jesus is the First and the Last. He will be the ONLY love of your life, if you let Him. You won't fit in any more. Do you love Him that much? "... all who will live a godly life in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution" (2 Timothy 3:12). Do you really love Him that much? Following Jesus costs more than anything but not following Him.