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
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