I'm ignorant and averse to learning.

I'M IGNORANT AND AVERSE TO LEARNING

 
 It's surprising how much ignorance there is out there about religion and Christianity. And I do not meant this in a derogatory sense. I mean that people are genuinely ignorant about God and Christianity.

When watching quiz programs on TV you sometimes get a religious question and it is amazing how often the contestant says that they are not particularly religious. And they say it in a way that implies there's something wrong or quirky by being religious. They treat the topic of religion as if it were a subject one studies and not as a way of life. It's like saying they are not familiar with the works of Shakespeare, or motor mechanics or astrology. Religion to them is just a subject to be studied or not. 

The questions asked are not difficult but ones that even a cursory knowledge of Christianity will suffice. Like: Who fell off his horse on the way to Damascus and became a follower of Christ?; Where in the Bible will you find the story of Samson and Delilah - the Old or New Testament?; Who could interpret dreams and was sold as a slave by his brothers?; Who fought Goliath?

It seems that this level of ignorance is due to people not bothering to learn or even attempting to find out more.  Just like not bothering to learn a language or how to cook. Religion, or Christianity to be precise, is not seen as a way of life leading to eternal salvation.

We have the situation where a living Creator God offered Himself to humanity on the Cross; and humanity is totally oblivious of His presence. 

Christianity does not teach that we should climb up to God for our redemption. God has come down to us, and offered Himself as sacrifice on the Cross and we are unwilling to acknowledge or accept His priceless gift.

If someone gave you a Christmas gift or a birthday present and it remains there on the shelf unopened; it is not a gift. All it is is a packet wrapped in fancy paper.

You have to open the packet, appreciate the gift and accept it with thanks to the donor.

We have to accept God's gift to all of humanity. Each one of us. His invitation of salvation and eternal life with Him in Paradise is open to everyone. 

We have to respond. Not just take it for granted. It is not just an automatic salvation for the lazy, the ignorant or those who cannot be bothered.

We have to reply to the Divine RSVP offered to each one personally.

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