Mastering Religion or Consumed With Christ

It is worth considering the merit of distinguishing whether or not we are mastering our religion or becoming wholly consumed with Christ. Contrary to reason, these are not necessarily inclusive. Religion finds it satisfaction in do’s and don’ts, whereas being wholly consumed with Christ finds its satisfaction in the glory and wonder which is His person. It is also true that following ones religion is easier than following Christ. For religion can be reduced to simply times of day and acts of piety, whereas following Christ results in the transformation of our very nature and the heart which drives every impulse of our being. The difference between believing in Christ and following Christ, is a gulf that hardly can be measured. True faith is always focused on the person of Christ, it is consumed with the knowledge of everything He is, and it is the inspiration we sense when we consider all He is, that drives us to be all we can become!

Rev. Joel M McDuffie Jr.

8/2/16