Implications of Reflecting Christ

Newton wisely noted that every action has an opposite reaction. This theory goes beyond physics and is applicable to veins of thought and progressing philosophy as well. Philosophical actions, or altercations and advancements to popular thought are rebutted by opposing reactions. The presence of God is evident in all corners of the earth that He created, and man is forced to constantly tweak their justification of a life without God as His truth repeatedly shines through man’s attempt to wall Him up and silence Him.

Many times throughout philosophical history, man’s attempt to escape God was merely an effort to rid themselves of a corrupt religious establishment. Luke 17:1-2 states “¹He said to His disciples, "It is inevitable that stumbling blocks come, but woe to him through whom they come! ²It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than that he would cause one of these little ones to stumble.” It is a shame the way God has been misrepresented by man, acting upon greed in the name of a Holy God.

Foucault proposed that the idea of truth is a tool used by authorities to justify power. This notion was his response and critique of the church in his day. Thirteenth and fourteenth century monks questioned “how do we really know things” in response to their churches inability to face questioning and confrontation. This idea led to Erathmus claiming that man is the determining factor of truth.

Max Lucado once wrote, "Christianity, in its purest form, is nothing more than seeing Jesus. Christian service, in its purest form, is nothing more than imitating Him who we see. To see His majesty and to imitate Him, that is the sum of Christianity." Christ in us, the hope of glory is what believing in God is all about. Galatians 5:25 states “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” In 2 Corinthians 5:20, it is written “Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.” I think Christians need to take a hard look at history, and learn the implications of what they say and do as representatives of Jesus. When we bend His word to fit our needs, we pollute His image to the people around us. People need God, not our impression of God. Believers must work harder on reflecting Christ to the world around them.