There are an infinite number of ways to classify people: by race, color, national origin, education, and wealth, for example. I have come to believe the most important classification is the separation between those who take God seriously and those who don’t. In the “don’t” category are many who don’t believe in God at all. But there are also many who “believe” there is a God, or maybe that there is probably a God. But the simple belief in God or in the possibility of God is not of life changing significance.
The real life changing difference is between those who take God seriously and those who don’t. Those who take God seriously conclude not only that there is a superior being who created all things, but also conclude that God created for a reason and that reason forms the basis for our existence.
Those who take God seriously “hallow” his name. They don’t merely acknowledge his existence or even his superiority; but his right as creator to make the rules and determine the roles of his creatures.
Regretfully, even in Christian churches there are “believers” who don’t take God seriously. Some attend because they get comfort from attendance. Others believe that God can, if He chooses, make a difference in their lives. They know He can bestow blessings or solve problems or cure ailments. Others figure that there is no good reason to be on the bad side of the creator of all. So they “play it safe” and attend church.
Those who take God seriously seek to determine His will for their lives. They seek to act in accordance with His purposes. When they discovery He desires relationship with Him, they seek his presence.
If we redrafted the first words of the Lord’s prayer, we might say. “God is our Father not just our creator. He rules from Heaven above. Take Him seriously.
Do so and be blessed.
Nick
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