confusing post..

Christian Character award
I remember being about 12 or so and going to a sort of Bible study I used to go to with my church. We would do studies on things try and memorize scripture and hang out with each other. It was called All Star's . Now that d really it was just judging who had the best behavior. Who was the nicest and didn't cause trouble. But really we need to remember that is not what being a Christian is about. It is more then being nice and polite and not doing certain bad things.

Being a Christian is realizing you've messed up , and trying to go in the right direction and follow Christ. Even though you know you'll mess up along the way. Trying to serve Him and figure out what he has in store for you in this life. How "Good " of a Christian you are really cannot fully be judged from the outside. You never know what is going on in a persons heart. You don't know what they've been through . So Try and find good Christian friends , mentors ,teachers, pastors, future spouses -whatever . But I don't think there you need to be handing out Christian Character awards. Every person that you think is a 10 Christian you might say has struggles too and people who you might say are 3 doesn't mean they have their good moments. I remember in the Bible after Jesus comes back Peter is asking about John and what will happen to him . Jesus replies " If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? " John 21:22

I'm not saying it's good to just ignore someone who needs your help but I think we need to spend less time judging others and work more on ourselves. Your friends and different people will struggle in their life .It is a fact. They will have loss , hurt, anger and many other things happen. No one is perfect. That doesn't mean that someone is a horrible Christian and you need to go tell people to shun them.That is what hurts and turns people off. It doesn't help a bit. What can help is love and people caring. A big thing to remember is that a person's walk with Christ , you can't see. This doesn't mean you should put yourself in dangerous situations having no common sense , if possible to help them if they are wiling to receive help if they are struggling with something. You cant change anyone. Remember that. That is God's job. You can try and help people but you can't change them . They choose. If they make the wrong decision it's not your fault. And remember judging people at the end of the day is Jesus's job. Not yours.