I do not think that some Christians are genuinely bad people. But I do believe that many of them are oblivious.

An oblivious Christian is someone who lacks awareness of the people around them. They ignore others’ needs and concerns. They are not mindful of non-Christians who enter their world or their Church.

Here are some of the tests you can use to see if this might be describing you:

-Do you worry more about getting a good parking spot for you at Church than keeping those spots for guests?

-Do you grab your seat at the back of the auditorium without a thought of the people who might show up late?

-Do you wish that all the songs were ones that you liked to sing and not care about anyone else’s preference?

-Do you talk only to people you already know and not pay attention to people who might be new in worship?

-Are you ever concerned with how a guest might feel if they were at your Church on Sunday morning?

Your answer to those questions reveals something about you.

It doesn’t mean you’re a terrible person; it means you are oblivious. And the solution is to open your eyes, ears, and heart when you are gathered with your Church community.

Now, as we head toward Easter, is the perfect time to become an intentional and deliberate Christian who is always aware of those who still need to know Jesus.