Christians Are...

 

Over the past year, since giving my life to Jesus, I’ve found myself in quite a few conversations about how people view Christians. The common themes? “Christians are hypocrites.” “Christians are judgmental.” I’m sure there are other colorful opinions out there, but these two seem to come up the most—and they’ve been sitting on my heart, so here I am.

First, let me just lovingly remind you: we are all imperfect people. What?! IMPERFECT?! Yes—you, me, all of us. None of us can ever be perfect. The only person to walk this earth in complete perfection is Jesus. Scripture backs this up in Hebrews 4:14, 1 Peter 2:22, 2 Corinthians 5:21, and 1 John 3:5—Jesus is sinless. Jesus is perfect. We? Not so much.

Now, about Christians being hypocritical and judgmental—yep, that’s been true in some cases. But you know what? So are people who aren’t Christians. This isn't a church-exclusive issue. It’s a human issue. And honestly, Satan loves to use that narrative to keep people far from the very place they need healing. 

Church isn’t supposed to be a gathering of perfect, polished saints sipping holy water in matching robes. It’s more like a hospital—where the broken, confused, searching, and hurting come for hope and healing. You don’t go to a doctor because you’re healthy; you go because something needs fixing. In the same way, people go to church not because they have it all together, but because they don’t.

I’ve never met someone who said, “My life is flawless. My health? Amazing. Marriage? Dreamy. Bank account? Overflowing. Kids? Perfect angels. Career? Crushing it.” If that person exists, I’d like to shake their hand and ask them what vitamins they’re taking. But the truth is, life is messy—and so are we.

Story time!
 In the spring of 2024, Dallas and I joined a church. We weren’t married. We were living together. And let me tell you, I walked in thinking, “They better just accept us as we are—take it or leave it!” We are here to get fed and we want and need to hear about Jesus!

Not only were we accepted, but we became official members. We joined a discipleship class. We dove in headfirst and found ourselves surrounded by a real community. For the first time ever, Dallas and I were members of a church together. Our new friends didn’t shame us. They didn’t gossip or give us the side-eye. They asked about our wedding plans. They encouraged us. We started working with a marriage counselor from the church. We were actively growing and working on our relationship—with support, not shame.

Now, did I feel like a bit of a hypocrite? Absolutely. But that’s the beauty of grace. It meets us right where we are, but it never leaves us there.

So yes, the church is full of imperfect people. Why let that stop you from growing in your faith? Don’t let satan fool you, these are all excuses to keep you as far from God. 


God Bless-

Jane

 

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