We are not called to be Ronin

For those who do not know Ronin are Samurai without a master. Usually killed in a blood feud between kings. Why I am even talking about this is because many Christians live like they as well do not have a master. They live like the rules that are set up in the New Testament do not apply to them. They live like Christ was never there Lord whether they hate others for different opinion or just because they sinned a sin they think is evil when God see us all as guilty. They Judge while forgetting that they are not the true judge.

First thing is first if you truly believe the Holy Bible is the word of God you would not be picking and choosing which rule to follow and which to ingore. You would not be saying well I know Paul talks about it a lot but Jesus never did so it must be okay with him. Well I know Jesus preached peace 100% but the one time Jesus mentions buying sowards must mean we must take arms against the government. While in reality when you pick and choose what to follow and what not to you miss the point of the whole thing.

Proverbs 30:5-6

Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.

Revelation 22:19 

And if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share
in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.

Now for people who add things or read into things. Like Socialist and Marxist who claim Jesus hates rich people but in reality he was not even talking about being rich or on the other side who thinks Jesus would have an AK in one hand and a rocket launcher in the other instead of being a Warrior of Peace.  Yes Jesus said the thing about the camel and needle. Yes Jesus said that he disciples to sell their belongings to buy to swords. What both sides do not realize that he is talking about spiritual things not earthly. He is not talking about wealth or taking arms what he is talking about following him only not money. What he is talking about being prepared for attacks from Satan not taking up arms.

Now for those who judge people outside of Church. What are you doing? That is not our call to make. Yes we are to bring the word of God to people but not to force it on people.

Matthew 10:14  If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet.

And then when they say no we are not to judge or force them to follow our rules.

1 Corinthians 5:12 What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?

See we are not called to judge others on the outside looking in but ourselves on the inside looking out. It is why many see us as hypocrites because we claim to be followers but yet we do not follow Jesus the way Jesus told us we must. We tell others do not marry another man because you are a man as well. While at the same time we are having sex outside of Marriage. We say well the government cannot steal money from the hard working CEO but yet we steal the supplies from work.

Finally those who think the rules do not apply to them. They think well I am saved I do not need these rules anymore. Well think again. If you truly love someone one would you do things to upset them? No most people would not but then we take a different way of thinking when it comes to Jesus. We say well I love Jesus but I am going to act like he never existed and live the way I want.

The reason for this article is not to bash but to warn if you keep living your life like Jesus is not there. If you keep living life like a Ronin then you will never enter the Kingdom of heaven. Jesus himself said so.

Matthew 7:21-23  “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.  Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’  Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’