Lifestyle of the Rich and Famous

Do I practice religion? I would say no I do not “practice religion”. Christianity should not be something someone only practices. It should go way beyond Sunday services and being spoon fed by a preacher. It should be a lifestyle. Each and everyday I make a point to spend time with God as well as study His word.  My walk with God is a way of life, not something I do from time to time.  God doesn’t appreciate luke-warm Christians, so if you’re practicing Christianity as a religion I urge you to take the next step and make it your lifestyle. Remember Matthew 25 and the parable of the ten virgins?

1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.

3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:

4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.

7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.

9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.

11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.

12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.

Do you have enough oil? Are you ready and prepared for His return? Or will you stand before him and hear “Verily I say unto you, I KNOW YOU NOT!”.