Caution: Religion

The contrast between “religion” and “relationship” can be seen in the follow 3 examples. • spiritual medication (“self deception”) vs. true worship - “I’m ok because I went to chruch” John 5:39, “You diligently study the scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life, These are the scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life!” • pursuing a better life on earth vs. surrendering your life to Christ Mt 16:25“For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.” • manufactured righteousness vs. life transforming relationship Mt 5:20“For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.”