The Christian life is far from easy, and anyone who claims otherwise is either misinformed or lacks a deep understanding of faith. It comes with many challenges: battling our own flesh, resisting the forces of Satan, standing against the world, facing the enemies of God, and, sadly, even enduring conflicts with fellow Christians. At times, it can feel isolating, overwhelming, and impossible to navigate.

Yet, despite its difficulties, Christianity is the only path to true life and the doorway to eternal glory. It’s a steep, uphill journey where struggles, slips, failures, and suffering are inevitable. But as Christians, we persevere, driven by the assurance of the incomparable treasure awaiting us in Jesus and the eternal joy of God’s kingdom.

Unfortunately, many—including believers—have redefined Christianity in ways that deviate from its true essence. Both genuine Christians and those who merely claim the title often live in ways that present a distorted picture of the faith, one that lacks grounding in biblical truth. We've lost sight of our calling to turn away from the world, follow Jesus' path unwaveringly, and never look back. In doing so, we’ve made this sacred journey appear confusing, unappealing, and overly simplistic.

In this section, I hope to explore what "True Christianity" was always meant to be—a life-transforming journey that reflects the depth, beauty, and power of living in faithful devotion to God, far removed from the distorted version so often seen today.

Have you ever encountered someone so passionate and devoted that they’re willing to sacrifice everything for their newfound passion? Whether it’s music, sports, or a cherished car, they pour their time, money, and energy into it without hesitation, driven by excitement and commitment. They face potential loss and hard work with unwavering determination.

And yet, within the Church, I often see a different story. Many seem hesitant, fearful, and still searching for something more. It’s striking how, when a person falls in love, they’re willing to go to the ends of the earth for that love, throwing caution aside. But as Christians, we hesitate, question, and wrestle with Jesus. We easily take a leap of faith for another person—someone who, inevitably, will fail us—yet we struggle to place that same trust in the One who never will.

This is what God’s church is meant to be: fully submitted, surrendered, faithful, and obedient—without compromise. A people so passionately devoted to the treasure of Christ that everything else fades into insignificance. Such devotion is the only response worthy of the One who gave everything for us.

However, this is often not the case. I would like to examine what might be the causes.

I’ve spent more of my life as a nonbeliever than as a Christian. Yet, calling it “outside of faith” isn’t entirely accurate—because everyone lives by faith in something. We place faith in ourselves, in others, in the world, or in God.

Christians have chosen to place their faith in God. Meanwhile, many outside the Christian faith see God as a concept—a crutch to help believers cope with the world’s evil, pain, suffering, fear of death, and the seeming futility of life. Ironically, isn’t this also why some reject God? Accepting a deity in a world full of suffering is no easy task. Denying God can justify living by one’s own terms, making life seem more manageable.

If we take an honest look, we see the futility in this world—a reminder of humanity’s ongoing struggle to coexist peacefully, free from chaos and conflict. Blaming religion for the world’s problems may seem convenient, but can we truly pin the faults of humanity on a God we claim doesn’t exist? Perhaps the problem lies within ourselves—our unwillingness to look beyond this world and consider God with humility and openness. Why are we so resistant to seeking Him? Why does the very act of searching feel so threatening?

In this section, I want to explore the misconceptions and reasons that lead us to dismiss faith as irrational. My hope is to foster open, respectful dialogue—free from fear, judgment, or the forceful imposition of beliefs.