Spiritual Christianity focuses on the Lord Jesus Christ. Social Christianity focuses on Christians.
Spiritual Christianity is about living righteously, doing the right thing in God’s sight. Social Christianity is about living religiously, attending the “right” church.
Spiritual Christianity is about doing the right thing at the right time for the right reason in the right way. Social Christianity is about holding the “right” views and identifying with the “right” group.
Spiritual Christianity is about seeking the approval of Christ. Social Christianity is about seeking the approval of Christians.
Spiritual Christianity is about seeking time with Christ. Social Christianity is about seeking time with Christians.
Spiritual Christianity is based on faith in Christ. Social Christianity is based on faith in Christians.
Spiritual Christianity is organized and directed by Christ. Social Christianity is organized and directed by Christians.
Spiritual Christianity is a movement of God. Social Christianity is a movement of people.
Pursuing spiritual Christianity will make you a new person in the midst of people you already know (i.e., your family, friends, and coworkers). Pursuing social Christianity will leave you as the same old person in the midst of a different group of people (i.e., your new church).
Spiritual Christianity doesn’t separate you from the human race; it ties you to the whole human race the way Christ is tied to it. Social Christianity is about hiving yourself off with some subset of the human race.
Spiritual Christianity is about honoring God’s presence everywhere. Social Christianity is about going to church in order to honor Him.
Spiritual Christianity is true Christianity, the purpose for which Christ died and was raised. Social Christianity is a poor and misguided imitation of the real thing. Social Christianity is idolatry.
There is a world of difference between spiritual Christianity and social Christianity. Choose the real thing.
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