Let's talk about a serious thing
here...
They say religion is enough to save you from sins. Religion is so sacred that you have to follow all of it. Religion is a universal communicator for our only God.
As you know, we are bounded by walls that tell us that we should stay there because it shows us the right thing. It reminds us of the truth and it helps us to be saved by our Lord.
Religion is really good.
However, the problem starts when people start to focus on the religion itself and not to their relationship with God. To explain this to you, I want to share a story.
Last month, we are actually struggling because of my grandmother who suffers from cancer. Her condition is already worst because it is already Stage 4. The doctors are saying that she will die soon because the operation is not enough treatment anymore.
Being frustrated at what the doctor just said, my grandfather blamed the religion. He said that in 50 years of his existence, he serves the church will all his heart but their religion didn't even pay them or help them.
Now, this is the example of being too focus in the religion.
My grandfather said that in his religion, he has done this and done that. He even said that he believes that his religion will save them because the religion said so.
Now, people, I want to tell you this. In a time of suffering, please be reminded that religion will not save you but it is your relationship to God.
Your faith is nothing if you will just have faith inside the church but lack on the outside. God's love is so wide. It shouldn't just be bounded by walls just like the churches. What I am saying is, even though we are not inside the church, our faith in God should never change. Whatever your religion is, if you really have strong faith, everything will be fine.
Also, inside the religion, there is a big issue that sadly, no one ever talks about. Let's talk about sinners.
They have been rejected by their religions. Not because of who they are but because of what they did. However, they know in their mind that they wanted to change but those religions prefer to save the holy more than the broken.
As one of my favorite vloggers said, "Religion should not be a museum to the holy but a hospital to the broken." I really want churches to know that.
Actually, how ironic it is that churches ignored those people when they themselves are not holy. We are all sinners. Don't deny it. That's the truth.
So, stop reminding yourself that religion will save you. They are just there to remind you of God's word. Don't be too focused on their boundaries. We are not perfect so expect to be hurt and to have a sin. You are not holy and you will never be.
Again, keep this on your mind. No matter what your religion is, your life is not about religion, it is all about your relationship to God.