Big Problem

Dear Victorious,

I've seen you blog about hypocrisy, false teaching, bad leaders and other issues in Christianity today. If you could point to one problem as the most important issue facing Christians today, what would it be?

Demond E. - Joliet, IL

Dear Demond,

In the west, or even just here in America, I believe the greatest single problem plaguing Christianity is the belief that we are forever saved for simply having professed a faith in Christ. Too many people call themselves Christians but do little or nothing else. The Bible is chock full of examples of the fact that fruit is expected from a life in Christ. And way too few people are bothered by the fact that there is little or no fruit at all from the millions who say they are living life in Christ.