Competent Christian

I cannot tell you how often I have seen scripture taken out of context.  The bible really is a tool of interpretation and depending on how Christians or non-Christians want to use it, it can be twisted, taken out of context and used to their advantage.  I consider myself a Christian.  I go to church and I take what I believe as truth combined with common sense as “The Word”.   I understand that when scripture is being quoted it is not much different than law; it is being quoted based on that person’s interpretation.  I have the right to my interpretation of scripture based on my relationship with God AND my common sense.   I call myself a Competent Christian because I do not “sit” and wait for God’s miracles.  I have already received them, my unwavering strength, intelligence, and perseverance.  I welcome his miracles and glorify him in the meantime by using my God given abilities to be self-reliant.  God is expecting us to use these blessings that he has already given us.  I don’t believe that the many scriptures referring to trusting in God and not in man or yourself means that we are negated from using our amazing gifts that we have already been blessed with or justify us from getting off our fannies and working hard like our Savior did.  If you’re waiting for a miracle to improve your life get off your fanny and glorify your savior by using the blessings you have already been given, stop using religion to justify you’re lack of motivation or laziness.  Maybe that is what is taking so long; he is still waiting for you to realize that you are not using the abilities that he has already blessed you with.  It will likely glorify your savior and help your family more than you know.