Remember when cars had ornate hood ornaments that really served no functional purpose other than a status symbol? This is one from a Pontiac that currently resides in an old car junkyard.
There are many “Christians” who strive to be seen, but actually serve the Kingdom of God no more than hood ornaments serve cars. These hypocrites do irreparable harm to the cause of Christianity in that people see their ACTIONS and want no part of churches or religion, thinking that these represent all Christians.
Paul addresses this in Titus 1:16 (NIV) “They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for doing anything good”. John reinforces this in John 2:4&6 (NIV) “The man who says ‘I know Him but does not do what He commands is a liar’…Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did”.
The message seems clear. True Christians are not flashy nor do they try to be seen doing good deeds. It is about what is in our hearts, striving to be like Jesus, and pushing forward with humility and sincerity. Isaiah 29:13 “…These people come to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me”.
People of God, be more than a hood ornament, love God with your hearts and serve Him out of love, not for show. Thrive to be like Jesus.
I Found Him…on an abandoned Pontiac’s hood ornament.