Are You An Atheist?

We know that an atheist is one who does not believe that God exists. Many people proudly claim they are atheists and will give you numerous reasons why. Those who openly deny that God exists are known as “intellectual atheists.”

Did you know that there is another kind of atheist? An intellectual atheist will openly say, “I do not believe that there is a God.” While I completely disagree with them, I do appreciate their honesty; I can respect someone who is honest. The other kind of atheist is known as a “practical atheist.” A practical atheist says “I believe that God exists,” all the while living a life that is opposite of how God would have them to live. It is one thing to quote, “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you”, but another to actually seek His kingdom first. Are you living your life with God in first place or are you living as though He does not exist? If God is not first in your life, He is not in your life at all. God does not accept second place; by not making Him first, you deny His existence altogether. Jesus said, “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money” (Matthew 6:24).

If you are living your life how you please and are following after every desire of your heart without consulting God’s will for your life, you are a “practical atheist”; this is a dangerous and spiritually deadly way to live.

So, let me ask the question again: are you an atheist?