It is sad to see what heavy loads are placed upon the backs of those who try to follow "religion" thinking they are following God. "Religion" is a hard taskmaster, commanding and demanding, but never lifting a finger to help you perform. Thank God for His Grace that "teaches" instead of “commands and demands”, and then "empowers" you to do! It is Jesus in us, that wills and does of His good pleasure. What sweet "rest" the people of the true God are to enjoy daily! Unfortunately the "Religious" want to make a show of us in the flesh, with all the ordinances commanding and demanding. (Everyone that goes to this type of church all look alike) If we all had uniforms that we wore and looked identical in every detail, in order to be our brand of “religion”, still it would not effect the heart of man, and that is where the whole problem of fallen man stems. We need a new heart, inclined to hear Him and to walk in His way. So it is not the outside of a man but the inside that counts with God. Religion foolishly attempts to “clean up” the outside of man (clothes, dress, activities), but God’s grace creates a new heart in the man. It is not circumcision nor uncircumcision (religious or not religious), but a NEW CREATION that counts with God!
Be Blessed,Billy and Jan
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