Pastors Pen

Many years ago, on my way to Chicago, I was stopped near Benton Harbor by the Michigan State Police. While my buddy and I were 'clean', nevertheless the officers yanked us out of the car, body searched us and proclaimed, "l know you n_____s have something on you". After delaying us for almost an hour, they finally let us go with a warning. Although we hadn't done anything wrong, it was apparent that we were guilty of DWB (driving while black). We fit the profile of two young blacks in a late model car.

But what is the Christian stereotype? Is there a Christian profile? The Bible suggests there are some things every Christian has in common. 1. Giving Hands: For God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7); Guided Feet: Whose steps are ordered in the Word of God (Psalm 119:133); Mind of Christ: Let this Mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus (Philippians 2:5); Sacrificial bodies: Present your bodies a living sacrifice... (Romans 12.1). Moreover, yielding the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance. (Galatians 5:22-23).

Do you fit the profile? Have you been pulled over for driving while Christian? Jesus said those that are persecuted for righteousness sake, and suffer for the sake of Christ, are blessed. Matthew 5:10-11. Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven and great is their reward. DWC beats DWB every time.