Christ substitutes

Jeff Weddle writes incisively on how Christians often choose Christ-free substitutes:

*We focus on spiritual gifts and experiences. Because speaking in tongues and getting healed is easier than living the life of Christ.

*We focus on church. Because being busy in church is easier than living the life of Christ.

*We focus on legalism. Because keeping our hair cut, tithing, wearing slacks and not drinking beer is easier than living the life of Christ.

*We focus on our distorted view of liberty. Because continuing to sin is easier than living the life of Christ.

And what should the church be doing? "Instead of the substitutes we should be focusing on Christ. Because that’s the only way you’ll be able to live the life of Christ." Amen.