By: Wu Shi – 10/3/26

I thank God that I have had the privilege to be raised in a Christian community/family, so that I have not had to overcome any serious addictions, or have demons tempting me into a life of sin. This is not to say that just because someone is raised in a Christian household, they won’t have these problems. In actuality, many, many people who are now complete God-haters, were originally raised Christian. I have had my problems and struggles with demons, and still do. But I know that God is helping me every day, and leading and guiding me to come closer to Him.

“…For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required…” – Luke 12:48

True Christianity

Being a Christian is more than just what your parents chose for you, nobody can make someone else a Christian, just like nobody can make someone an atheist. Everyone must personally choose what to believe, and to whom to devote their life to serving – the devil/self or Jesus Christ.

Chasing Worldliness Brings Misery

Many who were raised in the Christian faith think that they have missed out on something in life, and that they have been held back or hampered by being a Christian, and that life will be so much better if they just do what they want to do, what is fun, or what other people influence them to do. What these people end up finding out is that all of this “freedom” just makes them further in bondage to the devil. Instead of being happier, they are miserable. They may put on a “happy/carefree” show; they can embrace partying, drinking, promiscuity, doing all sorts of drugs, become gay, etc., thinking all the while “this is what I am missing, if I get this, I will be happy,” but it never does fulfill them and never will. The only thing that will complete them, that will fix them, and make them truly happy, is to turn from sin, and give their life back to Jesus, and follow His Holy Spirit, and obey His Word.

Repentance is Necessary

If you have forsaken Christ and fallen into sin, it’s time to REPENT!! Some realize this fact, and repent, and go to Heaven when they die. Others never repent and instead they continue down the road of sin until they die (many even commit suicide because they are so tortured with guilt and by all the demons they have taken in). Once they die, there is no turning back; they are imprisoned in Hell FOREVER. And all for what, just the “freedom” to sin and live an inwardly lost and miserable depraved lifestyle???

Whereas, if they had never backslid, or if they had repented and come back to God, they could have been led by Him to bring others to Jesus. God could have anointed and used them to lead sinners to Christ and save them from hellfire. They could have lived happily, because He fulfilled them and gave them His blessings and peace. And then, when they died, they could have the reward of being with Christ forever in Heaven, and of having made a real difference to the people they left.

True Christianity is a Daily Choice to Follow Christ

A lot of people also leave Christianity because they have witnessed “Christians” around them being total hypocrites, unloving, self-centered, sinners, all the while claiming to be Christians. Being a Christian is more than just calling yourself a label. It is a daily choice to keep choosing Christ and to be “…bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; “ True Christianity is being Christ-led, in what you say, think, and do.

Many times, these hypocritical “Christians” – who are definitely not led by Christ, are worse than plain sinners, because they leave a bad taste in people’s mouths, and cause sinners who are around them to believe that this is all Christianity is – judging other people, all the while doing all the same sins. But what people tend to forget is that anyone that calls themself a Christian is still an imperfect human; they still have their problems, and have to fight the devil every day, and consciously choose to keep obeying Christ and walking in the straight and narrow way. People should not use the examples of hypocritical “Christians” as an excuse to turn away from Christ.

Many Christians don’t fight the good fight of faith, and they don’t keep seeking Jesus and serving Him. These are like the seeds in the parable of the sower which Jesus told his disciples. The seeds which fell into stony places, are the people who hear the word, and receive Jesus; but because their seed has no root, when tribulation and persecution come because of being a Christian, they become offended, and don’t fight for what is right, thus, they’re sucked back into their old sinful lives.

Then there are people who are like the seeds which fell among thorns. They hear the Word and believe, but slowly the cares of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the faith which is in them, therefore they do not follow the Holy Spirit guidance, and they just stagnate, only caring for themselves and the things that they have; all the while they are still claiming to be Christians.

The seed which fell among good ground, are the people who heard the Word, and received Jesus, but (here is the difference) they fully devoted their lives to Him, and truly try to obey His Word, and be lead and guided by the Holy Spirit each and every day. They will still have trials and tribulations. They will still have demons who try to attack and ensnare them (Satan hates true Spirit-led Christians and will try his best to destroy their faith). But they will stand strong in the faith, knowing that Jesus will guide them through, and keep them. And even if they mess up, they repent and get back on the straight and narrow way to Heaven. Being a Christian is an ongoing battle, but the reward is eternity in Heaven with Jesus.