Don’t Be Spiritual, Christian

Everyone, religious or not, Christian or not, likes to be known as spiritual.

Sometimes it’ll go something like, “I don’t believe in organized religion, but I am very a spiritual person.” This seems to imply that a person is in tune with their soul (or true self), the environment around them, and others. But that’s not enough.

>Newsflash: Hitler was spiritual. Charles Manson was spiritual. It was just a different kind of ‘spiritual.’

I hate to be the one to break it to you, but the term doesn’t really mean anything. It’s a catchall that sounds good but lacks any real meaning. It has style but no substance, if you will.

As a follower of Jesus, the goal should not be spirituality—or to be spiritual. The aim is higher and not so vague or ambiguous.

>Our best efforts are to be righteous and Christ-like.

Admittedly, these phrases are not going to be popular with co-workers during break time or your study group at school. So don’t use them in those settings! They are ‘inside baseball’ lingo and that’s okay.

Just know there is a difference. And let that understanding be you personal guide.

Strive to be righteous and Christ-like. That’s so much more than simply being spiritual.

It’s being godly.

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