Hello Family! Trust we all are strong and healthy. I am bothered by the happenings around me this day and thought I share my view on this. Let me walk you through my thoughts. But first,

Who is a Christian?

![Untitled design.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmP8H98hy4SmoiKKdxJ9xiKwdHowcYT2FzCgDw7r2oqQkF/Untitled%20design.png) ^{edited on Canva} A Christian is a person who has taken the time to study the principles and teachings of Jesus Christ, understood his desires, and decided willfully to live by the laws of Christ.

when can I become a Christian?

![now-1432953_1280.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYaQmnk9W71asQV7rvDRyfMHceheJwE4dyZnozgPrRD5T/now-1432953_1280.png) ^{Image Source} There is no specific time to become a Christian. But becoming a Christian should be a willful act because if not so you will not have the patience to study and understand his laws. Accepting to become a Christian is like picking up a job, you have job descriptions that you must work according to them. You have to devote time to study and love on him.

Pastors are the problem

I don't think the problem is in "Christianity". Rather, the problem is those coming under these so-called men of God. They have been consumed by their problems in a way that they are in desperate need of solutions. I believe that the church is often the last option for about 60% of most Africans. When faced with challenges, They start by sourcing solutions from other sources, and when they can't find it, then they start considering the church. ![Did I ring your phone to come to my church It's offering time anyway..png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcYfAy1SMBp5tZx2pa9PeMtx35MhJgEAYDAnBRcgCUFUP/Did%20I%20ring%20your%20phone%20to%20come%20to%20my%20church%20It's%20offering%20time%20anyway..png) ^{edited on canva} Coming to the church in such a state is detrimental because you will not have the patience to study and understand God's principles and then act on them to get results. When the "Fake men of God", those who come to the church for money, those who have hidden agendas, and those without conscience. When they find out you are in desperate need, they use all their tactics to drain every resource you might have. In such a situation, even God is not there to help you because you haven't followed his principles, he will not change his rules to suit you at that moment. So, accept christ for the purpose of loving him and not when you have problems. In this way, you will take time to buid a relationship with him before the coming of the evil days.

Conclusion

This Christianity thing doesn't have a closing statement. In my opinion, make your decision logically and never join a faith because of what you will gain from there only. Go for what you will give being it in terms of relationship building, time in studies or other form of sacrifices. This way your faith will be strong and you will never be used by anyone.