The distinctions I see between Christians and Followers of Christ

You might ask why I'd seek to be transformed from being a Christian to being a Follower of Christ. You might even ask, "What's the difference?" This lesson is being revealed to me day by day, so I can't answer you completely but here's my start. Please understand, I'm not trying to be clever or twist words. I'm afraid that too many words have been twisted for us and I am being shown a different way to experience Jesus.

Jesus never asked anyone to be a "Christian". Rather, he asked people to follow him. Here are some of the differences I've witnessed between Christians and Followers of Christ.

Christians build churches.  Followers build faith.

Christians say,"it's not me!" Followers ask, "is it I, Lord?"

Christian churches have logos. Followers seek logos.

Each year, Christians wage a war to celebrate Christmas. Followers actually know what "war", "celebrate" and "Christmas" really mean.

Christians thank Jesus for their victories. Followers thank him for their defeats.

Christians fight to preserve the sanctity of marriage. Followers work to sanctify all their relationships.

Christians practice chastity. Followers work on purity.

Christians have "reserved" signs in their churches. Followers only accept "walk ins".

Christians believe the that "the poor will always be with you" means it's the fault of the poor. Followers believe it means it's the fault of Followers.

Christians preach the Gospel. Followers do too, sometimes they even use words.

Christians support PACs. Followers support pax.

Christians believe in inerrancy and infallibility. Followers believe in the perfect God working perfectly in the imperfect us.

Christians feel they're being persecuted by others. Followers of Jesus feel the persecution of other beings.

Christians seek to change people. Followers change to seek people.

Christians want to have prayer during school. Followers want to get schooled in  prayer.

Christians  "piously" give 10% of what they earn. Followers of Jesus "selfishly" hold back 90% of what they're given.

Christians go to church early. Followers go to the tomb when it's still dark.

Christian leadership often ends with crimes and denial.The leadership of Followers begins with Peter's denials and Paul's crimes.

Christians seek to justify waging a war. Followers wage a war to seek justice.

Christians mark the day of the Crucifixion. Followers are marked with the cross everyday.

Christians believe in miracles. To Followers, belief itself is a miracle.

Christians believe "it is finished". Followers believe it's only getting started.

Gandhi wasn't a Christian. He was a Follower.

I'm afraid I'm only a little bit of a Follower and too much of a Christian, but I'm working on it.