I've heard it said a hundred times, that “Christianity is a relationship and not religion!” And indeed, Christianity at its core is a relationship between Christ and an individual. It becomes religious however, whenever expectations are placed upon yourself or others which did not originate out of that relationship, and are contrary to God's Word and Spirit. When people lack true knowledge, true intimacy, true hearing and connection with Christ, they begin to presume what pleases God and create expectations they impose upon themselves and others. Such religion restricts, suffocates, alienates, and brings you into bondage. Jesus brings life!
Tod, you are very wise! The way God uses you to simplify his words for people to understandalways amazes me. I always love to here you teach.
Posted by: Kimberly Ray-Skaggs | 02/21/2012 at 08:10 PM