Coach bags & Christianity

As I've watched an online auction this afternoon for the high end "Coach" bag products, I initially thought I was wasting my time. See, name brand has never been an issue for me. Much less could I afford to feed such desires. 

As I watched the numbers soar in short amounts of time for countless styles, colors and sizes The Lord spoke these things to my heart... 

"There's only one "Coach" brand but many impostors. These handbags come at a high cost not many desire to spend. They desire the appeal of wealth without the cost it takes to achieve & attain such craftsmanship. Look at the state of My church. Many impostors have come in offering a replica of my Son, yet require 1/2 the cost. Many cannot see or do not realize accepting the imposter will damn their souls."

How true is this!? So many have accepted a "knock-off" version of Christ. He "feels good", looks good and seems affordable! 

Without correction & conviction of sin, we cannot have a genuine repentant heart to turn from our hearts desires, fleshly desires & our own will. Hence, we cannot have a life change that will lead us to life everlasting by and IN Christ! 

The imposing knock-off will come packaged in a form suitable to our wants, our "needs" and our Will. The true genuine Christ WILL challenge every fiber of your being! He requires a high cost; your heart of stone for a heart that's pierce-able and your old life in exchange for His everlasting life. 

Look closely at the Christianity you claim and keep these things in mind. Have you settled for a soul damning knock-off or are you willing to consider the cost of Christ and the cross? 

"For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if [it were] possible, they shall deceive the very elect." Matthew 24:24

"But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction." 2 Peter 2:1

"Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world." 1 John 4:1

Remember a good sales person can sell anything despite need, value, quality or  integrity. Test it all by prayerful digging in the Word of God. Consider the cost...