Something has been bugging me for a while now, and I think it’s time to vent.
No, this has nothing to do with being a vegan.
That was yesterday’s post.
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See, I’m starting to wonder what’s in the minds of people who decide to compromise their values by getting involved in things that speak otherwise.
Take, for instance, Brittany Spears.
This girl came from a strong Christian background. She took pride in her values and bragged about being a virgin.
And then she hit it big.
And she wound up falling from grace.
Jessica Simpson has a similar story, and now she’s expecting a baby with her fiance.
Most recently in the news is Mr. Kim Kardashian, who hails from a close-knit, conservative family in the Midwest.
What a far cry from those strait-laced roots, eh?
I know I’m a bottle blonde now, and thus I get confused easily (like, duh), but I wonder what it is that pushes people to make that final leap from living for God to living for him/herself.
Is it the quest for fame, or is money the driving force?
Oh, before you think that I’m quick to judge, please bear in mind that I know I’m not a whole lot different from those who grace the covers of Entertainment Weekly and People magazines.
Daily, I make choices and sell out to the culture that surrounds me.
Still, though, I have lines I won’t cross, and I’m very careful to make choices that don’t leave people confused.
I’m careful not to post things on Facebook or even on my blog that might leave non-believers scratching their heads about the appropriateness of my behavior.
I try to dress discreetly, and I don’t “like” things on Facebook that involve sexual humor, cursing, or questionable songs or videos.
Not that I’m perfect. Again, let me say that I am a harsh judge of my own character, and I’m certainly NOT a person that God is going to give a gold star to.
Still, I’ll never be a sellout in my desire to accomplish my dreams.
Will it be worth it in the long run for those who do?
I somehow doubt it…especially given the fact that God will hold us accountable for every word, thought, and deed.
Every single thing we do will be judged.
Not only that, but non-believers are watching us believers.
We say a lot about Christianity and God through our actions…through our choices.
Are you a sellout?
This is a question all of us need to ask ourselves regularly.
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