Flawed
Romans 2:17-29
Depending on how you look at it, religion can be either good or bad. I think most of us look on religious people in a good way, even if we don’t agree with their religion. I remember once listening to a TV interview with the Dali Lama and thinking that many of the things he professed are good, even though he was missing the Jesus part – the most important and really life-changing part. And then there is Billy Graham. Many all over the world know almost nothing about Christianity, but revere Billy Graham as a true man of God. This is the good side of religion as observed by society.
But religion has a dark side as well. Looking back on history we can see that religion has caused dissention and wars and inspired much violence against the human race. Religion is the subject of our passage this week. Paul talks directly to the Jews and their religious activity and offers a better way. As we learn how to “Define the Relationship” with God, this idea of religion versus relationship is at the very center of our passage. I look forward to seeing you this week as we explore this teaching from Paul.
Gary
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