Alex on #Sincerity (Pt. 1)

"It doesn't matter what you believe, as long as you're sincere."

"We all end up in the same place after death."

"All religions are valid and equal."

"There are many ways to God."


Have you heard those statements before? It seems like everyone is pushing for the belief that sincerity is key. Meaning, if you are sincere (or, earnest and passionate) about your beliefs, you're cool. You're set. Your beliefs are true and good. But... is this right?

Let's take beliefs about religion, for example. I mean, I've got beliefs, you've got beliefs, he's got beliefs, she's got beliefs. That well-spoken smart guy in your science class says that he's an atheist, that science proves that God doesn't exist. That girl who sits at your lunch table is a Buddhist. Your neighbors are Muslims. Are all of these people believing truth?

Take this fact: Christianity is the only religion is which a loving, creator God sent his one and only son to earth to die for our sins through no merit of our own. We have done nothing and will do nothing to earn or deserve God's son dying for us. He simply came and died because of his love for us. In most other religions, the ultimate goal (heaven, happiness, nirvana, etc.) comes through our hard work - not from a loving, all-giving, compassionate God who wants a personal relationship with us. See, Christianity is all about a personal relationship with this amazing God. No other religion can claim such a fantastic opportunity.



(see Part Two)