the gym

It's ironic that I was at the gym, when I saw the story about the Lord's Gym.  It's a gym that caters to Christians.  The yoga class is called "yo-god", and another class called "Chariots of Fire."  This gym also offers a smoothie called "Flowing with Milk and Honey."  A dress code is enforced at Lord's Gym--women are not allowed to wear spaghetti straps and shorts must cover their bottoms.  How interesting that those rules single out women but that is a whole other issue.  To help fitness members get motivated they can listen to Christian Rock music while working out.  

I'm not sure how I feel about a gym that caters to only Christians.  I'm not sure why Christians have to separate themselves from the world.  Yes, I know we are to live in the world and not of it, but I'm not sure if Christ wants us to completely separate ourselves.  The Christian market offers music, books, movies,accessories, and now even a gym that caters to Christians.   I thought Christ wanted to minister and reach out to those around us.  How can we have conversations or relationships with non-Christians if we separate ourselves.  The gym I am member of is wonderful.  I enjoy going because I enjoy working out.  I have a many opportunities to build relationships with people I see--I see some of the same people every time I go.  Fitness Fusion is no Lord's Gym.  It is open to Christians and Non-Christians alike.  I like it that way because I can meet many interesting people.  I'm also glad Fitness Fusion doesn't blast Christian music through it's speaker.  I work out a lot better when I'm listening to Red Hot Chile Peppers than the Newsboys.  I don't know about the Lord's Gym--it's not all that appealing to me...