Most young adults today dont pray, dont worship and dont read the Bible, a major survey by a Christian research firm shows.If the trends continue, “the Millennial generation will see churches closing as quickly as GM dealerships,” says Thom Rainer, president of LifeWay Christian Resources. In the groups survey of 1,200 18- to 29-year-olds, 72% say theyre “really more spiritual than religious.”

via Survey: 72% of Millennials more spiritual than religious – USATODAY.com.

One of the greatest mistakes the Church makes is lowering the bar.  When becoming a Christian means nothing more than praying a prayer, or being confirmed in a denomination, it shouldn’t surprise us when folks abandon ship.  After all, if there is little more to Christ than Sunday mornings, why waste my time at a Church?

This is why Christ’s teaching was filled with grace and truth.  The grace is simple:  all those who follow Christ will be saved.  The truth is harder:  you actually have to follow.  It’s not enough to say, “I love Jesus,” and then go about life as if He didn’t exist.  To be a Christian is to strive to know and follow Him, imperfectly for sure, out of my love for Him.

Maybe the Church needs to spend time sharing the cost of discipleship, as Christ did, before inviting people–young or old–to follow.