“Why do you believe in Christianity” James asked Eli
“It makes my life better”, Eli responded directly
“Because you think you’re going to heaven when you die?”
“No, because it makes my life better. If
you take what Jesus teaches and the rules of Christianity and apply them to
your life it will make it better. It
fills happy times full of joy, gives strength and hope during the tough times
and it provides a solid foundation to build on.
It’s really that simple. There
came a point I simply asked myself why wouldn’t I want to follow this. There is no downside. James, I tell you what. Take this bible and
read the New Testament. I challenge you
to try to find something in there that if you applied it to your life would
make it worse.”
James took the bible with a determined look to succeed at the challenge and
left.
A few days later James returned and said with excitement and a glitter of joy
in his eyes. “I’ve accepted Jesus into
my life and I’m learning to apply Christianity and well, I just feel wonderful.” “Oh, and I have a new friend, which we now share.
Jesus.”
Eli smiled.
