The Bible suggests that Jesus has message is focused on inner transformation, love, and realizing divinity within, rather than establishing institutional dogma or rituals.
Church is a place to fellowship with other believers, not a place of rules and rituals. The church’s has spent years turning people away from Jesus, because of the dogma’s they created.
I will be the first to tell you I go to church every week, not because I have to, but because I want to and because I volunteer to be of service for them, every Sunday. I love serving God to help people.
Jesus taught people how to be conscientious and in an accessible state of awakened awareness and unity, this shifts external worship to internal awakening.
Jesus taught that the Kingdom of God is within, focusing on an internal, present day, experience rather than a physical location.
Awakening vs Dogma:
The Bible gives us instructions for spiritual awakening, rather than compliance with religious rules.
Jesus demonstrated the divine potential of humanity, leading people to understand they are children of God rather than claiming unique divinity that only He could possess.
While the Old Testament tells us to tithe, it was a way to give freely from the heart. God loves a cheerful given. We are called to help others. I believe that even though it doesn’t talk about tithing in the New Testament, if the church is helping in the community with tithes we are supposed to give to the church.
Malachi 3:10 encourages us to test God’s promise by bringing the “full tithe” to see if He will not pour out an abundance. Tithing is not only about paying God first, it shifts priorities and fosters a heart of generosity and stewardship. God calls us to be cheerful, voluntary, and generous when giving. Not a way to feel burdened or angry when we give. God uses tithing as a form of trust, enabling a personal experience to God’s stewardship and faithfulness in our lives.
Religion, institutionalized practices, doctrines, and rituals.
Consciousness is an active present moment awareness that focuses on inner transformation, love, compassion, and breaking free from limiting beliefs.
I think anyone can go to church every week, and not change their heart attitude. If you go to church every week just to check it off your list, and don’t put your heart and soul into what the Bible teaches.You are following man’s ways, not God’s way.
From Pity to Praise 