Few believers seem to realize that the advertisement of the believer is the radical change in their life and their Christ-honoring good works. Things, like a meek and quiet spirit, are overlooked for the more exciting "Christian jewelry." Satan wants to sidetrack the new saint from real faith.

It is more fun to listen to "Christian" music than fast or pray. Many religious books exist to keep them from reading large portions of Scripture. While some bumper stickers are okay, it will not replace the labourer going into the harvest and verbally spreading the Good News.

T-shirts, bookbags, purses, keychains, neckties, watches, pictures, decals, flags, and many other items are sold to help you show what you are. But, look at the paraphernalia of the early church. They sold their extra possessions. They had home prayer meetings. They prayed until God gave mighty miracles. They helped their neighbors with good deeds that were done in Jesus' name. They didn't need a fish symbol on their cloak. It was evident what they were. Would you rather be used to heal a lame man or get a new "Christian" t-shirt? Which one really reveals your religion?

I am not against some of these items. (The New Testament speaks against jewelry.) I think we easily fill up the new life with Christian paraphernalia instead of filling it up with Jesus Himself! The Spirit of God will work with you as you seek REAL Christianity. It seems that the last days are filled with a false version of Christianity. Sadly, most Christian retailers are aiding and abetting this false look and shallow conversions. Let's wake up and seek a deeper experience that looks more like the Bible believers of the New Testament!

Don't let your fruit be replaced by paraphernalia!
Sinners will see through your apparent shallow experience!