Christians: Unique as Snowflakes

[Christ_empowered]

When I was in Teen Challenge (AKA "Jesus Camp"), they only let us read Christian books. Probably a good idea. My favorite was a C.S. Lewis thought-of-the day book. I'd flip back and forth to see what this man had to say.

One thing I remembered, but didn't really think about until now, was this little nugget of wisdom, that sinners are all alike, but Christians are as unique as snowflakes. I think this goes along with finding your true identity in your Savior, not in the world or, these days, in self-help or New Age stuff.

I believe C.S. Lewis is right on the money. The more I look over my own experiences in the world, as a sinner, and now as a Christian, the more I see that my true self didn't evolve until I'd made at least some effort to apply Christian morality.

Has this been true for you? How has Christ and dedication to God helped you become a more authentic version of you?

I thought I'd post this because one thing that non-believers say sometimes about Christians is that we're brain washed and all Christians are XYZ, when nothing could be further from from the truth. In an era when everybody is being taught that you have to be "unique" and "different," but most people are becoming increasingly similar, I've personally found Christianity to be a good way to at once change who I am (for the better) while developing a more distinct (not "unique," not "special"--distinct) personality and character.

 

[jasoncran]

lol a jew?

 

[jasoncran]

i said a jew because that is what god told me and my brother has that leaning towards thinking of the bible and our faith.but yes a more original you.,its has a term called the redeemed state and the near kinsmen redeemer came to purchase you to heal you and free you. there the work of the cross from a jewish angle.

 

[Christ_empowered]

That's awesome. I like never thought of it like that before.

 

[jasoncran]

the jews say that earth has a ruach and paul mentions that the whole creation cries out for the redemption.but anyway. that is my eschatology and off topic

 

[Aardverk]

...........One thing I remembered, but didn't really think about until now, was this little nugget of wisdom, that sinners are all alike, but Christians are as unique as snowflakes................

....... I thought I'd post this because one thing that non-believers say sometimes about Christians is that we're brain washed and all Christians are XYZ, when nothing could be further from from the truth............

I love this idea.

I stopped calling myself a Christian because I found too many differences (just like snowflakes). Perhaps I will call myself a Christian again - or perhaps I should just call myself a snowflake.