A 19th Century critic of the Christianity of his day, but what could easily be the Christianity of today, observed, “Christians have never practiced the actions Jesus prescribed them.”
I remember a teacher remarking when I was in high school, “Do what I say, not what I do.”
Some people have derisively shouted at another, “Practice what you preach.”
Today’s news reading informed me of several (many?) church leaders whose sexual exploits either with same sex or opposite sex victims have come to light forcing even more resignations of high profile preachers.
Jesus left a command twice about loving one another and loving our neighbors. Not the kind of “love” those preachers and leaders practiced. Rather Jesus showed us with stories like the Samaritan who cared for the injured traveller.
Faith Venture 
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