It means two things: a person who is the Christ, and a person who is surrendered to him. Neither applies to stuff.
Jesus didn't die to justify music. There is music that is more and less glorifying to God, but no Christian music.
Jesus didn't die to justify books. There are books more and less glorifying to God, but no Christian books.
Jesus didn't die for justify stores. There are stores more and less glorifying to God, but no Christian stores.
Does this mean we should shop wherever we want and fill our minds with whatever garbage we find? Absolutely not; in fact, it should make us more careful. Adding a thin veneer of Christianity doesn't make something bad good. Let's stop looking for an imaginary "Approved by God" sticker and start being discerning.
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