2 Corinthians 5:1-6:2

I think sometimes we don't understand the importance of baptism and the entire change that one goes through when becoming a Christian. In fact some people who have been "Christians" their entire lives try not to be "Christians." People who didn't grow up in the church, or they didn't have Christian parents tend to understand this change more.

Obviously I am generalizing and this isn't true for everyone, but try and follow along. When one grows up outside the church, and then they come to know the Lord, they understand they need to change and they need to turn away from their old lifestyles and the way that they were living. But when one grows up in the church and has always been following Christ, they try to follow after the pattern of the world, but still be a Christian. It's like a target.
As someone who has just become Christian they try to get as close as they can to the center, or just like Christ. As a seasoned Christian they tend to get as far away from the center, but yet still stay in the target.

Paul clearly says that we are all new creations. We are different from those around us. We have different priorities (we're not caught up in getting money and fame). We have different passions (helping the sick and poor).

Stick to the center of the target!

See you at the Pumpkin Patch Party tomorrow. Remember if you can beat my pumpkin Carving you get a free T-Shirt!