Brood of Vipers…

 

Do ya wanna know why it’s so hard to be a Christian? I’ll tell ya why…

It’s because we’ve forgotten whom Jesus had the harshest words for… the religious.
He had a term for them. He called them a “Brood of vipers.”

These were the ones that were supposed to be leading the people into their worship of God. But what did they do?
– They demanded a king rather than Almighty God as their ruler
– They decided on rules instead of relationship with God.
– They took those ten rules and turned them into more than six hundred…
– They created a “Religion” that only they could piously administer.

And Jesus called them on it… harshly

Yes, Jesus came to bring the sinner to change the way he thinks. But not by rules. Instead, by having an intimate “Relationship” with God the Father.

His “Rule”: Love God. Love yourself. Love your neighbor. (Note the period.)

THAT is the simple design of this whole universe. And if you live by that code, in the name of Jesus, you will be able to answer life’s pressing questions;
– Is it ok to sleep with my boyfriend?
– Should I become an exotic dancer or a teacher?
– Can I take this box of pens from work?
– Little white lies are ok aren’t they?

Now ask yourself; of those questions, and the many others that you may be contemplating, what Honors God? What Honors the life you have been given? What Honors others?

If you are spending intimate time with the Lord, in His Word and offering up Worship, these kinds of questions will answer themselves…

The pit of religiosity breeds interpretation, argument, rule making and judgement. None of which “Honors” anybody!

If you are thinking that this kind of talk breeds chaos, then just look at our present state of affairs. While the “Believers” are running around telling the world (And each other!) what they are doing wrong, it is tearing itself apart!

“They will know who we are by our Love.” Not by our ability to shoot scripture at a target that doesn’t see it’s worth…

My challenge to you, for the next week, make this your only Prayer;

“Lord, help me to Love you with all of my Heart, soul, mind and strength. And help me to Love others as I Love myself.”

That’s not religion. That’s THE way of Eternal life.

Love, Grace, Peace and Presence dear friends.