Some Chruchs breed sin and forget the true meaning of Jesus
Many times, religion presence is self as a man-made pathway to God. It becomes a list of rules we have to follow in order to achieve God’s salvation. However, if we truly understand Christianity, we know that Jesus is about love and relationship, not rules and religion.
Religion can breed hatred, while Jesus asked us to spread love. While not all Christians or churches are like this, there are definitely section of the world that follow this and correct model. They have twisted the Bible and cherry picked out the parts that suit them best. This causes confusion about the true goals of Christ.
Below are eight reasons why Jesus might be against religion.
- Religion Causes Judgement Of Others
Along the way, you probably have run into a church. Where are you felt like you were playing a game of comparison to those around you. People look down at the drug addict And think less of them, but also look in the enviously, someone with authority in the church. When you start to compare your spiritual life to others you condemn others and also yourself. The only one you should be comparing yourself to is Christ. When you do, you see the only option you have is to accept His grace and allow Him to bridge the gap where we don’t measure up.
- Religion Grades. Righteousness
The church probably told you the importance of prayer, daily, Bible study, or being active in the church. They push on people who encourage them to build a relationship with Christ, while I believe daily prayer and daily Bible study are necessary to have a relationship with God. The church can push you to believe like you have to do certain action to be on God’s “good side.” Mini become enslaved to performing their religious duties, and the moment they miss a prayer they start to feel guilty. The truth is that no matter how active you are in a church or how much you pray you will not earn extra points from God. God doesn’t love you because of the things you have done. He loves you because of what Jesus did on the cross. He wants to build a relationship with you.Mini become enslaved to performing their religious duties, and the moment they miss a prayer they start to feel guilty. The truth is that no matter how active you are in a church or how much you pray you will not earn extra points from God. God doesn’t love you because of the things you have done. He loves you because of what Jesus did on the cross. He wants you to build a relationship with Him, not feel like it’s an obligation.
- Religion Focuses On “How“ Instead Of “Who”
Many times, religion focuses on how we should do something. For example, How should worship music be arranged? How long should we pray? How much money do we give some churches ask questions which caused divide in people. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 says “ Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly, or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. When we create a relationship with Jesus, it is completely focused on Him, Instead of worrying about how we should praise, we are focused on who we should praise. When you break it all down. Jesus is the only thing that matters.
- Religion Makes God A Boss
Religion can feel like a contract, or if we do the right things then we will get something in return. There is no intimacy or relationship with a contract, only stipulations. It can make you feel like God is your boss, and that you are an employee trying not to get fired. But this is not what Jesus wants. Jesus wants us to understand that God is the father and you are His children. Children are loved, unconditionally, and nothing can tear you away from the love of the Father (except Satan).
- Religion Doesn’t Encourage Questions
More radical Christians will tell you that if it doesn’t have Jesus written across the building, in the song, or movie, it should be considered sinful. Only attend the best Christian school and watch Christian entertainment they say. While these things are not bad, God wants us to reach out and ask for all the depth of the Christian faith. He wants us to look for the truth and everything, and not just assume because it’s labeled “Christian” that it’s following His values. He encourages you to be critical and ask questions. If there is a church or preacher that doesn’t allow you to ask questions I would ask “Why.”
- Religion Is Fueled By Fear
Some churches and areas of religion will use fear and punishment as primary motivators. They will try and scare members by saying “do all the right things of God’s wrath will cause you to burn in hell forever.” They paint God as angry, and spiteful. One who sits around, just waiting for one of His children to screw up. However, if you read the Bible, you know that Jesus’s life and actions were driven by love not fear. Fear creates lifeless religion, and people who only want to escape hell.
- Religion Wants You To Serve The Church
A good question you should ask yourself is “if you are in a tainted church and it closed its doors, would the church even care?” If the answer is no, you are possibly in a church that only wants its members to serve them. Jesus wants us to reach out beyond our church walls and push away evil with His Word (Matthew 16:18). Our responsibility to God doesn’t end. Once we step out of the church, it is something we should carry with us every day. We should be proud to share Jesus with others, and strive to serve others the way Jesus did.
- Religion Isn’t Important In The Bible
Did you know that religion is only mentioned in the New Testament four times? Of those four times, it’s only mentioned favorably once. James 1:27 says that religious people who help those in need, especially orphans and widows. While James said the religion can be good and helpful, it’s important to note that it is not always that way. Religion Sims from people, believing that your hard work will eventually get you into Heaven. Why are you can do good things in life, without faith in the Lord, first and foremost, the good deeds. Do you not mean anything. Salvation is a free gift if you choose to accept it.
God is filled with love and grace. Nothing we do -our behavior, beliefs, or efforts ever make us good enough for God. Religion, unfortunately feed into the lies tied to a list of things to do to get into heaven. God wants us to have a relationship with Him and follow the Bible (not religion) to have an eternal life with Him.
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