Monday, July 12, 2010

Religious versus Spiritual


Surveys around young adults tell us that more of these claim to be more spiritual that religious. But have you ever wondered what you could be: religious, spiritual, both, or neither one?

Well, struggling with these two words--religion and spirituality--here is how I understand them:
1. It has been said that all humans are religious. This is because part of our human history, humans have always believed in the existence of God and superior beings.

2. Religion is the human search of the divine and what they cannot understand.

3. Understanding and the building up of a relationship with the divine is what I would call spirituality.

4. Strong Christian institutions are those that are used as expressions of what the Church should be.

5. An effective Christian is the one who lives out his religion as a result of their spirituality.

Religion and spirituality are not two separate entities. They intertwine. As a Christian you cannot be just one of the two. All should begin with you letting Jesus into your life (Revelation 3: 20). It is He who will help you live out a Christian life. Your relationship with Him is what takes you deeper in your spirituality. As a result, you will become so instrumental through the church, small groups and other institutions to touch other people's lives. Going to a Sunday school class, belonging to a small group or a church will just be a result of your faith.

This week, may you live out your faith (religion) and present Jesus Christ to everyone you encounter!

Emmanuel

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