I have been waiting to write this letter but was afraid to write this because of backlash I might get and having to deal with ignorant Christians . But you know what , I don't care anymore!
Leeman's definition of a Mr. Christian: " A Mr. Christian is a man or woman who say they are a Christian but in reality they are a modern day Pharisee . They have head knowledge but lack compassion and don't understand the true meaning of grace . A pastor who is a Mr. Christian makes man made rules for his congregation. Theses rules are not biblical but a Mr. Christian pastor will scare you into believing they are. A Mr. Christian pastor has to have his service organized to perfection and tries to limit the movement of the Holy Spirit. A Mr. Christian will bully you into believing his or her theology."
Dear Mr. Christian ,
Mr. Christian , I have gone too long with out addressing you , an as Ricky would say to Lucy , you got some explaining to do !!
Mr. Christian , the reason I am addressing you now , after so much hate for the worship song Reckless Love by Cory Asbury , I knew I needed to write this letter to you.
Mr. Christian, you decided to whine and complain like a child because a worship song said God's Love was reckless . How can you not see how some people might see Gods love as reckless ?
Think about my testimony, I was a drug addict, a drug dealer , and a alcoholic , yet when I surrendered my life to Christ , Christ said Yes and healed me of my brokeness !
That is reckless because I deserved death but Christ chose to save me !
If you are going to pick apart every new worship song , then be honest about the worship songs you like , Cause I could point a few from back in the day that are not biblical , but not going to because then I would be like you.
Mr. Christian, You say love people but when they come to your church the first time , you either ignore them until they answer altar to give there lives to Christ . Or you don't ignore them and you try to convert them before you even ask their name .
Here is some friendly advice , greet new people to your church with a smile , eye contact , and a firm handshake. Introduce yourself , ask their name , get to know them , and maybe offer to take them out to eat !
New people should able to come to your church anxiety free , it should not feel like a job interview.
Mr. Christian , this more to white Mr. Christians , You let politics become too much of your identity !
The Republican party is not a denomination In Christianity!
I'm all for standing up against abortion or standing up for a biblical marriage, but when you sound like a Fox News commentator from the pulpit, you might want to take break and take a good look at yourself and you relationship with Christ . Don't get me wrong , there are times when politics needs to be addressed but in my opinion, should be on a limited basis.
To my white Mr. Christians, do you realise you are pushing away black Christians with you spreading the lie that racism does not exist anymore in this country ? How can you turn the other way when cops beat and kill black people ?! How can turn the other way while your President spews racist propaganda on twitter ? An yet you say this president is saved ? How?!
It is time for us white Christians to stand with our black brother and sisters in Christ !
In conclusion, I could go on keep calling you out on sins but I am want show you mercy and grace that you refuse to show others .
Please take this letter to heart an repent and change your mindset!
I want you to know Mr. Christian , I love you and that's why I wrote this letter to you!
Love,
Brian Luke Leeman
If we are focused on rule keeping, if we are focused on earning God's acceptance through our efforts, if we are focused on trying to meet the convictions and standards of others, God becomes a gloomy killjoy and the vibrant relationship we desire with Him becomes dull, distant and difficult to bear. As we spin the plates of legalism, our Christian walk increasingly becomes a burden with the continual addition of another plate. And to keep the plates spinning, we'll focus more on the plates, our legalistic rulebook, than our intimate and exciting and joyful walk with the living God.-Randy Smith
