Just Because You Won't Die From Burning Your Hand Doesn't Mean You Should Try It

What happened to W.W.J.D? Everyone wore those little bracelets in the 90's. But no one really ever though about it? They just thought it was the mark of another christian, similar to the icthus that people see on the back of others' cars. The even cooler thing about them was that everyone, regardless of who you were, knew what it meant, and still knows what it means.

But again, I ask, what happened to it? Those 4 simple words were part of everyone's thinking. They had so much strength with that little bracelet on their arm. They knew that they could overcome temptation with GOD in their heart. However, how many of those do you see these days? Honestly, I know of only one person who still carries it around with them.

The sad thing is, because they were everywhere, the mindset of 'What Would Jesus Do?' was completely overshattered and turned into a cheesy Christian cliché. Instead, it has been replaced with the mindset of 'do what you want as long as it doesn't break what GOD says'. Not a very good philosophy at all.

For example, take a look at relationships. Christian couples look at the physical aspect of it and think, "Well as long as we don't actually have sex, we can touch and feel all over each other". We get as close that line as possible, thinking that we aren't doing anything wrong. However, by getting close to that line, you are only delaying the inevitable; you will cross it. What about purity? What about saving yourself for your future husband/wife? It seems like less and less people are keeping that mindset and are more worried about themselves and what makes them feel better. We are no longer fearing the fire, but making excuses. It's really sad on my heart to look out and see people doing what they know is intentional sin, and twisting it to try and make it justifiable.

We need to stop being so selfish and start thinking about our impression of others. The reason why Jesus and Christianity is made fun of so much lately in the media is because agnostics and atheists see Christians doing everything they do, and think of all this "Jesus stuff" as a joke.

"For 'He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it'"(1 Peter 3:10-11)

The verse talks about letting go of evil, not embracing just a little bit for our own fun and benefit. We need to stop thinking about how other people will see us, or the exceptions to the Bible, and just follow our heart and listen to the Holy Spirit.