Are You Guilty of Using any of These 10 Christian Cliches?

7. Overusing Father-God in Prayer

We get it, sometimes it’s hard to find the right words. However, don’t make the often subtle mistake of saying the same words over and over until you think of something new to say. Instead, just pause and gather your thoughts so your words have meaning.

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8. “Ask Jesus into Your Heart”

This overused phrase can be a bit confusing. What we really mean is, “Do you want to repent and believe in Jesus?” If we use this phrase, we need to make sure and explain it–especially to kids.

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 9. “After all, It Was Adam and Eve, Not Adam and Steve”

It’s true, but probably not the most compassionate or intelligent way to share your convictions on the importance of biblical marriage.

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10. “The Lord Never Gives You More Than You Can Handle”

This is a cliche–and it’s just wrong. God gives us more than we can handle all the time. ALL. THE. TIME. That’s how he grows our faith. The passage we often get confused about is 1 Corinthians 10 — and it’s referring to temptation, not trials or life’s circumstances.

And, there are many other Christian phrases that are just plain confusing — especially to non-believers. Let’s be aware and intentional as we communicate God’s love in our lives.