You Know It's True

What is your attitude towards people who think that they are better than you? Does anyone come to mind? Some people just seem to leave us with the impression that we would have to climb up a notch in order to come to their level. You might notice it in the way that they look at you when they talk. They may even say as much. Have you ever tried to impress such a person? It doesn’t work does it? No matter how hard you try, they still think of you as a miscreant.

If you gravitate towards people who think that they are better than you, let me know. You’d be an interesting case study. For the most part, we tend to dislike those who seem to carry an air of superiority about themselves.

I often find it quite humorous, that wherever God is concerned, we somehow think that the rules should change. We rarely admire those who carry that, “I’m better than you” attitude, yet miraculously, we expect that God should be impressed.

Have you ever thought to yourself,
“I must be okay with God, because I’m better than most people.”
“I don’t do any really bad stuff, like those drug dealers, murderers, or thieves.”
“I know people who are always trying to do good, surely they must be in.”

The cross really is foolishness to those who are perishing, but at the same time, something within us knows the Gospel to be true. When we look at many of our theories for what they are, they really do break down when we look at them in light of life and truth.

Understanding life helps us to understand truth. Maybe you really do admire people who look down on you. The chances are that you don’t. If we live with an elitist attitude, can we really suppose that God will reward us for being self righteous? Personally, I think He’ll be more prone to accuse us of being a pompous jerk. (Another phrase comes to mind, but it’s not appropriate.)

Ephesians 2:8
8For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,

I’m not here to argue with you. I’m fine with you believing whatever it is you choose to believe. However, I implore you to be consistent in your thinking. Rather than climbing up, He sent His Son to rescue us, even from our own self righteousness. If you are one of those people who tries to do good everyday, I really am thankful for all that you do. I truly am. Just don’t be duped into thinking that you can impress a God who is better than you.

Maybe you have friends who really are great people. In fact, they are better than most Christians you know. God wants them in His family too. Have you told them as much?