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Bob Gotti Senior Member
since 2003-06-07
Posts 895United States |
Not Religion Religion is not what saves one’s life, but, it is The Savior, Jesus Christ, Who came to God’s chosen Nation, to bring His people True Salvation. While denouncing a religion of men, that by God would be condemned, For leading His people Israel astray, which is still the problem of today. Religion is simply man’s creation, that is missing that one vital relation, A personal relation with Jesus Christ, the author and sustainer of all life. Religion is what people, for God, do, not what God did for me and you, Religion in a spiritually barren land, may be simply what men understand, About Jesus as Savior and our God, as taught across the lands we trod, From teachers filled with showmanship, but lacking that vital relationship, One with God’s only begotten Son, Christ Jesus who came for everyone. A living personal relationship with, Christ Jesus, who died so all can live. Religion can be found in any place, but, lacks God’s vital saving Grace, The Grace God lifted on that cross, to save the religious, who were lost. Some religions which men create, fill men’s hearts with not love but hate, Religions made up of earthly rules, creates upon the earth religious fools. With bondage of their mind and heart, where The Lord Jesus has no part. But a relationship by The Spirit above, will fill their heart with God’s Love. Religion is not what I desire to share, but God, who for all men did care, Enough to send His Son to Calvary, to die for sinners, like you and me, Sending His own Son as a sacrifice, this to pay for all, sin’s awful price, So that with God, both you and me, could have a relationship eternally, A relationship free of religious strife, which also gives men Eternal Life. A life in Heaven with Christ our Lord, free from all religions forevermore. (Copyright ©07/2007 Bob Gotti) He's coming very soon, the signs are very clear, |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
You express some very interesting points, It's true, that some think of religion as the church. I, too, believe that religion is God and the church is within us. My chapel is my heart. THank youo Liz |
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FadingSun Member
since 2000-05-01
Posts 76Southern California |
Mr. Bob, this is one amazing poem. I might be biased since I ever so agree with you, but 'sides that - it's just flowing, and gorgeous, and holds a truth my heart relates to. Amazing! Do it again...  |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Bob, Beautiful. God in His nature is relational (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and He being Himself relational does most certainly desire the same for His creation. Again, thanks for sharing and God bless you my Christian friend. -Bob |
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I Love Jesus Member
since 2006-12-12
Posts 216ar. |
AMEN BROTHER! God bless you always, Stacey |
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Deep Blue Member
since 2007-05-27
Posts 73 |
In agrement with you here Bob, that religion is a man made phenomenon. Very often it is used for very negative purposes, to suppress, control, manipulate and mislead. I am very much against the teachings and practices of many religions. I also believe though, that to a certain degree religion if used properly can be beneficial. There is a place and a time where religion can have a positive effect in a person's spiritual development. Up to a certain point that is, where a person should learn to be independent and spiritually transcendant. |
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