Are you listening to the voice of Jesus or religion?

“For in Him, we live and move and have our being.” Acts 17:28

The Holy Spirit spoke to me today and said Christianity is rampant with false teaching, religion and regulations. It turns people off.

The focus is on religion not relationship with Jesus.

Christianity is not relevant or appealing because it insists on teaching rules and controlling people through religion.

The motives of most churches are not pure. They are money motivated.

Christianity tends to interpret the Bible so it conforms to the changing nature of our society. Jesus never changes. He is the same yesterday, today and forever.

We must accept Jesus for who He is and not the standards of religion. 

Jeremiah, the prophet, dealt with this problem with the Israelites. He said the Israelites refuse to listen to God and satisfy the lusts of their flesh while worshiping false gods.

The analogy in this story is describing God like a sash that clings to the waist of a man. God caused the people of Israel to cling closely to Him and become a “set apart” nation filled with the renown, praise and glory of God but they would not listen.

God drew the Israelites to Him through the faith of Abraham and His promises to the people of Israel.

This rebellion against God continued with the Israelites who witnessed the greatness and glory of God in delivering them out of slavery in Egypt.

Most Christians do not listen to the voice of God; they listen to the voice of religion. This more comfortable and less disturbing to their lifestyle.

The purpose of Jesus is to develop a personal and endearing relationship with a believer. He desires to speak to His people and be very present in their lives.

Jesus wants a believer to experience the reality of His life and walk in oneness with Him. He despises religion.

Religion desires to control believers and Jesus sets people free.

The sash became decayed and proved to be worthless and of no value to God.

The Living Christ is your only hope for life, protection and the abundance of Jesus!

You can read about Jeremiah and the sash in the Bible in Jeremiah 13:1-11. Have a good day and let me know if you have questions or need prayer.