Top 10 Reasons You Might Not Want To Be a Christian-#10 It's Not the "In" Thing to do

Top 10 Reasons You Might Not Want to Be a Christian- And Why Millions of People Would Disagree- Reason #10- It's Not the "In" Thing to Do.

Dear Friends,

Ryan Chastain here with the number 10 reason you might not want to be a Christian. And why millions of people disagree.

And so when talking about this reason, I want you to also think back to those first days of school.

Because I’m sure when you think back to those first days of school, you can remember how awkward it could be…

…whether elementary school, high school, college, or graduate school, we almost always had some preconceived notions didn’t we?

I know I did.

It’s kind of like we thought we knew, but were kind of just guessing:

• What was the right thing to wear
• What were the right things to bring
• What people were going to be like
• And how everything was going to be

But then after a few days we found:

• There was a crowd we fit into.
• It really wasn’t rocket science after all.
• Classes pretty much all ran the same.
• And things were actually going to be just fine.

And so just like things turned out different than you first thought they would at school, being a Christian can also be different than you may have thought previously.

Let me explain...

• First it can depend on your friends…and/or who you are asking.

I used to have a group of self-centered friends who were all about partying and living life to fullest. And while it was fun, in the end I ended up wasting years of my life on things that really aren't important.

My point is that the people you hang around with can make a big difference in how you perceive your life.

• Next- Getting involved in a good Bible based church can make all the difference.

And I mean it when I say everything can start here. Because finding the right church can make all the difference.

For me it was Buckhead Church in Atlanta, GA. And if anyone ever thought being Christian wasn’t the “in” or cool thing to do, you probably haven’t visited Buckhead Church.

Because walking into that Church is more like walking into a concert than anything else. And they have the most inviting, personal atmosphere that I’ve ever experienced.

But not all churches are that way. And what’s most important is that your church fits you. (Find out more in our Denominations for Dummies Section.)

• Lastly- Changing your perspective about life can change everything.

The reason the “Golden Rule” is golden, and has been around for so long, is that it works. And by treating people the way you want to be treated, many times they will treat you the same way.

Not always. But definitely more times than not.

Smiling can be the same way. We went into the slums of Bogota to play with the kids this weekend. And it was so moving.

But while there, I noticed instructions on the wall that said “to smile.” Which as you may know can have a reciprocal effect. And by that, I mean that when you smile, most times people will smile back.

I encourage you to try it this week.
Simply smile more throughout the day, and I promise it will change the way you’re feeling. And will positively affect someone else’s life too.

So in closing,

• I want to stress that being Christian can be the “in” thing to do.
• Millions of people from all over the world agree.
• And by doing so it has changed their life.

But for you to experience the same thing, you need to:

• Be around people who care about you…and that are healthy for your life.
• Find a good church. Where you’ll meet new friends.
• Then try to make things more about other people than they are about you. Smile more. Listen to other people when they are sharing things about their life. And I promise it will not only change how you see your own life, it will also change how people view you…And in a very positive way!

So thanks for stopping by.

Please come back next week for our next post on Why you might not want to be a Christian-And Why Millions of People Would Disagree.

Following Jesus has Changed my life. And He wants to do the same things for you. Simply open you heart and your mind to hear what He has in store for your life starting today.

Yours Truly in Christ,

Ryan Chastain

P.S. Please remember to Check out Denominations for Dummies Section if you have not done so already. It can help you get started to find the best church for you.

The church can be the best way to plug in and learn more about Jesus. And once you do, I promise, He can take you places you’ve only dreamed!

Found also at All About Jesus- A Beginners Guide to Being Christian