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Thursday, August 15, 2013

IS THERE TRUE RELIGION?

 
James 1:27

 

"Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world." ESV

 

The original Latin meaning of the word religion is to tie, fasten, or bind, like a ligament functions in the muscle structure of the human body. When our religion consists of being tied to tradition and rituals, it makes us rigid and susceptible to breaking apart. When our religion consists of mercy and giving to the needs of others, we become living ties between the flowing love of the Lord and others around us. That is true religion.

 

Heavenly Father, examine our hearts to see if we have held on to old traditions and patterns that have taken the place of the true Spirit of love and giving. Help us to turn from these old rigid ways so that we will be free to pour out Your love and mercy on those who are needing to receive it. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

 

          
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