The Simplicity of Being Christian

If one were to evaluate the Christian life from a purely logical standpoint, undoubtedly they would find quite a simple, three-step formula to living as a Christian in the world. It goes as follows:

1. We must always begin at what is most important. If we, as Christians, view Christ to be the most important aspect of our faith, we must therefore examine what Christ thought to be most important. Luckily for us, this does not take much digging, as he explicitly states what is the most important commandment for Christians to abide by. 

He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” (Matt 22:37-40)

2. Now that we know the most important commandment, we must then ask ourselves what it means to show God that we do indeed love him? Do a little bit of digging, and we find this: 

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments." (John 14:15)

Well, that was surprisingly easy and conveniently straightforward.

3. Read the Gospels and discover what Jesus told us to do.

*Hint* Just because Jesus said something you don't like, doesn't mean that you can conveniently opt out of doing said thing. If you disagree, go back to point 2 and continue from there.