Earlier today, I heard someone say “Don’t do that, it’s un-godly!” it wasn’t directed toward me but it disgusted me just the same. Why? you ask. What is un-godly? Hmm…I’m still pondering that.
When will we stop settling for a moral religion with a holier-than-thou attitude and seek the reason we’re here? I fully believe that we are TOTALLY missing the point. Living a moral life is great but how does that make us any different than Muslims, Jehovah Witness, or any other religion. Believe it or not, most religions promote morality. The definition of morality is… accepted moral standards or a virtuous behavior. (virtuous- with moral integrity: having or showing moral goodness)
I’m not against morality. I have lived it my entire life; I’m against the bondage associated with it. Morality is having a form of godliness but denying the power that could make you holy. (2 Timothy 3:5) We have deceived ourselves in believing that morality is Christianity. Instead we(Christians) preach a powerless god, who in effect seems like an old forgetful grandpa. Not a passionate Savior who laid down His life.(1 Timothy 2:6) We have settled for morality instead of the life-changing power and presence of God. Remember when Adam heard God walking in Eden? (Can you imagine the closeness of their relationship?) What a precious picture of what we have lost in our religious system.
When did we lose sight of our relationship with the Redeemer? When did we replace Jesus, best friend, with a stiff necked moral code of behavior? Where did we adopt this belief? I challenge you and myself to look past the “system” and seek His presence. I know more than most how hard it is to let go of that secure, little comfort box. But I also know that His presence is worth it! You will NEVER be the same. Lots of Love, Jordan
When will we stop settling for a moral religion with a holier-than-thou attitude and seek the reason we’re here? I fully believe that we are TOTALLY missing the point. Living a moral life is great but how does that make us any different than Muslims, Jehovah Witness, or any other religion. Believe it or not, most religions promote morality. The definition of morality is… accepted moral standards or a virtuous behavior. (virtuous- with moral integrity: having or showing moral goodness)
I’m not against morality. I have lived it my entire life; I’m against the bondage associated with it. Morality is having a form of godliness but denying the power that could make you holy. (2 Timothy 3:5) We have deceived ourselves in believing that morality is Christianity. Instead we(Christians) preach a powerless god, who in effect seems like an old forgetful grandpa. Not a passionate Savior who laid down His life.(1 Timothy 2:6) We have settled for morality instead of the life-changing power and presence of God. Remember when Adam heard God walking in Eden? (Can you imagine the closeness of their relationship?) What a precious picture of what we have lost in our religious system.
When did we lose sight of our relationship with the Redeemer? When did we replace Jesus, best friend, with a stiff necked moral code of behavior? Where did we adopt this belief? I challenge you and myself to look past the “system” and seek His presence. I know more than most how hard it is to let go of that secure, little comfort box. But I also know that His presence is worth it! You will NEVER be the same. Lots of Love, Jordan
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