Big Mac Christianity

Friday, July 16, 2021

The fast food industry has one goal - to get you to eat. So they fill their food with fat, salt and sugar, because your body naturally craves those things. But the more junk food you eat, the more lousy you feel. What does that have to do with the Lord? Christian and church culture can be similar to the fast food culture. It often creates a 'fast food' Christianity that seeks to make you feel good and requires little sacrifice, commitment, repentance, or submission. It's sugar-coated, good feeling, me-centered, emotion-based, and pleasure-oriented. So, too, the way of the world may feel good for a moment but it leaves you feeling lousy and empty and unfulfilled. But the way of the cross is the opposite. It may not feel good at first, but it leaves you blessed. Choose what's right over what feels good. Choose the way of Messiah, the way of sacrifice, commitment, repentance, and self-slaying. Follow Him and you'll end up healthy, blessed, and filled with the joy of the Lord. Everything else is just a side order of fries. rn

From Message #513 - Fast Food Christianity