Christianity vs. Spirituality

What is spirituality? Some say it is the non-physical part of who we are. I agree. Our spiritual being is often referred to as the soul, mind or personality. Your worldview about God will reveal your belief regarding life after death.

Although it might seem hopeful to believe in reincarnation, God designed us to have one life and after this, “face our Maker.” Hoping to have another chance to get it right provides a bleak future. What if you don’t get it right? And, who ultimately decides what is right? Where is the hope in just ceasing to exist spiritually? More importantly, what is the reason for living if we are here one minute and gone the next?

Christianity, on the other hand, is the state of following Jesus Christ. It involves the non-physical part of who we are. As mortal human beings, we communicate with other humans in natural words. However, we interact with God in the spiritual realm because he is Spirit. We do not need to recite a mantra repeatedly, or focus on a word and chant it in quiet whispers. These things do not make us more spiritual. We are spiritual beings in a natural body and the God who breathed life into the body allows us to know him personally through Jesus Christ. The one who created you is the One who will determine your eternal destiny. He’s the One who decided what is right in the book known as the Bible.

Why would you want to be Christian rather than just spiritual? Simple. One provides strength and everlasting life with Jesus Christ who loves you. The other provides strength through the power of you and everlasting life after death in a miserable state apart from God and your loved ones.

I hope you’ll consider Christianity today.