What a waste of time and energy to be a follower of Jesus--Christ if he never rose from the dead. What an act of utter folly to turn from sin--and live a life that is counter-cultural, enduring much mocking, if Christ never--rose. But if Jesus did rise then those who are following Him are not to be pitied.--Their eyes are to be focused on something far greater than the next party, the new--car, or a life of comfort. Their eyes are upon that day when they too shall be--resurrected unto glory. No pity please-