I was reading an article in the New York Times this morning about a Broadway play that portrays two Mormon missionaries that travel to Uganda to share their faith. One quote really jumped off the page and stuck out to me as I read the article titled "Mormons Try to Relish the Big Time". Dustin Jones, a lawyer and a Mormon from Phoenix was quoted saying, "Mormonism is mainstream and when you want to be a mainstream religion you open yourself up to mainstream criticism".
What exactly is a mainstream religion? As I looked up the definition I came across such terms as fad, trend, and a prevailing current. Is Jesus Christ a fad or a trend or someone you can use when needed? Was He ever seeking to go with the flow, take all the glory, or be noticed for being mainstream?
Jesus Christ was a man who lived in such a way that He made his own stream. His current is one that chooses to go against the current of the world. Jesus Christ is not a fad or a trend that will come and go. He is not mainstream He is the stream! His way is difficult but his way leads to a life of abundant joy and peace! Matthew 7:14 "the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few".
Let us all fight the mainstream religion mentality and begin to live in such a way that proves Jesus Christ is not Fad or Trend! Revelation 1:4 "Grace to you and peace from Him WHO IS AND WHO WAS AND WHO IS TO COME!!".
-Charlie Alvarez
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