Pretend Christianity and the Genuine Article

Last year I ran across Tim Keller's list contrasting religion and the gospel that has made the rounds. I found the piece helpful and as a result have decided to list some contrasts between pretend Christianity and the genuine article.

Here's my list:

1. Pretend Christianity says you must pray at least an hour a day in order to be spiritual--whereas the genuine article says "pray without ceasing..." (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

2. Pretend Christianity says you must be reading a certain book of the bible in order to be spiritual--whereas the genuine article says "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

3. Pretend Christianity says you must witness to at least one person a day in order to be spiritual--whereas the genuine article says "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19) and, "but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect..." (1 Peter 3:15)

4. Pretend Christianity says you must give a certain dollar amount to God in order to be spiritual--whereas the genuine article says "Freely you have received, freely give." (Matthew 10:8b) and, "Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." (2 Corinthians 9:7)

5. Pretend Christianity says you must attend church at least twice a week in order to be spiritual--whereas the genuine article says "And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." (Hebrews 10:24-25) and, "And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved." (Acts 2:46-47)

6. Pretend Christianity says you must be on your best behavior in order to be spiritual--whereas the genuine article says "For the love of Christ controls us..." (2 Corinthians 5:14a)

7. Pretend Christianity says you must be nice to old ladies and hold elevator doors open for them in order to be spiritual--whereas the genuine article says 'You must be born again.' (John 3:7b)