I have met people in my life that have stated that they are Christians and yet the lifestyles that they lead leave a lot to be desired. They are always trying to outdo neighbours with bigger and flashier cars, more expensive holidays abroad, better jobs, bigger houses, buying the latest gadgets, bigger TV's etc. etc. Some even brag about knowing people in high places in society and that they can get things done that others cannot. I know some of them actually read the bible, some will memorize some of the scriptures, give a £ ($) or two to street beggars, and I know of one who will even give handouts to some of the needy at Christmas. Because they go to church now and then when it suits them, and that they give donations to their church, they think that they are saved and have the right to call themselves Christians. Well guys, I've got news for you. It doesn't quite work that way.

God is not for sale:

You cannot buy him by giving money to your church                                                                                                You cannot buy him by reading the bible every day                                                                                                  You cannot buy him by memorizing and quoting the psalms and proverbs                                                                  You cannot buy him by feeding the poor and the needy                                                                                            You cannot buy him by praying for several hours every day because God is not for sale     

You have to have the Right Mental Attitude to being a Christian today                                                                       You have to have Self Discipline to being a Christian today                                                                                       You have to have Self Control to being a Christian today                                                                                           You have to feel the Holy Spirit in you and in the things you do                                                                                 You have to pray to God every day (sometimes several) and thank him for your life, and the things in your life         You have to ask him for forgiveness for your past and present sins                                                                            You have to pray for your neighbours and friends and those in need                                                                           You have to ask all of this in Jesus name  

You have to be sincere and thoughtful in your prayers                                                                                              You have to be open and helpful to others around you regardless of their race and circumstances                            You have to do many things to receive God’s love and mercy because he cannot be bought.                                  The sincere desire to obey God’s law begins by remembering who he is and what he desires for you                       He is free to everyone in this world because he sent his son Jesus to die for our sins                                                 He died so that you could have a deep, intimate, personal relationship with God through him.

I love God but I’m still not where I should be, but thank God I’m not where I used to be.