The Difference Between You & Me

**Pay close attention, because there will be a one question quiz over this at the end**

I read something just now that didn't make me very happy. In fact, it made me downright sad.
In today's world, it is accepted to constantly put people down with your cruel words. And, making fun of them is one of the favorite ways to do it. Talking about them behind their backs is another.
I go to a Christian school, and I witness this everyday. Sadly, even at my school, people are cruel. Many people would say they act the way they do because they are "insecure". I don't know if I quite agree with that. I think some people are just really that cruel. Others just do it for popularity, maybe, or hatred? Sadly, even Christians are guilty of this.
Despite what you think, being a Christian doesn't make you perfect. Christians face the same temptations as nonChristians every day! We get angry, we hate people/circumstances, we have attitude problems. But, the difference between you and me? The way I see it: God wants us to BE DIFFERENT. He wants us to treat others different. He doesn't want us to talk about them behind their backs in cruel ways. Or to their faces [in cruel ways] either!
Don't get me wrong guys! I am human too! I don't think I'm perfect..I KNOW I'M NOT! But, I do try. I want to do what God wants me too in my life. I want to live for Him! I try every day to please Him, and no, I don't always succeed. I get angry quite frequently; it's a terrible downfall of mine! I know I should react differently than I do, but, like I said, Christians face temptations too!
But, there's another difference between you and me. And, this one is for all of you Christians out there..if you're reading this, you'll know who you are.
Ready for this? READY??
Ok, here goes..:

    I want to honor God, and you don't.

Phew, there.

I said it.

And, guess what?

I honestly don't regret saying it.

Because, you probably needed to hear it.

You see, I am so dissappointed in you! You go to a Christian school, and as far as I know, you go to church and have a great family. But, you are seriously lacking in your Christian lifestyle. And you know it.
It baffles me that you don't even seem to care. But, I guess I can understand. I mean, first of all, you have all that peer pressure, right? And, goodness knows if you stand up for what is RIGHT, rather than gossipping at the lunch table, you will be shunnned by all of your friends!!

    WRONG

Chances are, when you stand up for WHAT YOU KNOW IS RIGHT, your friends will realize that they are in the wrong.

 Shocking, I know!

But true. :)

And, despite what you think about me, I don't gossip. Honestly, I could care less about anything other than my life, my friends, what I need to focus on for next year, my family..and my own drama! Do you think I have time to gossip about you or anyone else?

NOPE

Gotcha there, didn't I? Sorry to let you down..but, maybe it's time someone told you life isn't all about you...not trying to be mean, but it's totally true. I'm not saying life is about me either..in fact, it's about something much bigger. It's about living for God, and being a good witness, and winning others to Him. Do you realize that? Now you do. So, stop with all this petty "I'm more important than you, no one really cares about you, it's all about me, and if I don't like you I'll make fun of you" attitude. Because, one day, it will come back to bite you. Truthfully.

Ready for that quiz?

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOU AND ME?