On the train this morning, I noticed that an Express paper was sitting beside me. I picked it up, because, as usual, I didn't get one from the guy who passes them out at my first station. After skimming through it, a quote from inshaw.com/blog caught my eye:

"There are Christians and there are 'Church Folk'...the agents of the Devil undermining the work of the Almighty. They call themselves Christian[s], but harbor...enough hate, spite [and] uncharitability..."

So true! It is amazing how so many non-Christians can be lead astray by "church folk" instead of being influenced by true Christians. So where do people draw the line? How is someone supposed to know the difference between these "church folk" and Christians? Will one group have a certain bumper sticker? Will another wear an "I AM SAVED" pin? How will one group address random people? How will the other react when in a troubling situation? There are so many questions, but only one answer to them all. True Christians will be known by their fruit:

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other." - Galatians 5:22-26

I hope this cleared up many misconceptions.

Questions? Comments?