Several days ago, Tim Keller (whom I have a lot of respect for) posted this on Twitter:
"Religion makes us proud of what we have done. The Gospel makes us proud of what Jesus has done."
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That reminded me of how people often say that Christianity is a relationship, not a religion. The thing is, James doesn't seem to agree with this. James 1:27 (ESV) says "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world." Where did this "religion is bad" concept come from?
"Religion makes us proud of what we have done. The Gospel makes us proud of what Jesus has done."
http://wp.production.patheos.com/blo...2.03.53-PM.png
That reminded me of how people often say that Christianity is a relationship, not a religion. The thing is, James doesn't seem to agree with this. James 1:27 (ESV) says "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world." Where did this "religion is bad" concept come from?
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