Lotta talk re faith based religion. I separate them.
The term religion indicates rigidity. Sure, there has to be standards. But, sometimes the baby gets tossed with the bath. We needn't be chained. Faith makes us free.
Faith is also a way of life. We live it. Church is a platform from which to live, share, thrive.
I might do some more on this down the line. It is ripe for attention in these tremulous times.
Today, I'm only going to mention one aspect. It is a crux, a hub of belief.
The darkside continually tries to isolat, make us feel alone, hopeless.
Here it is. The unforgivable sin against the Holy Spirit is thinking one is unforgivable, w/o hope.
If that gets planted, despair becomes the fetid fertilizer to spread and entrench it.
It may lead to rejection of God's gift. The fallen willfully turned away. People can be tricked into doing the same.
Don't fall for it.
Jesus offers forgiveness.
Embrace it.
Have faith.
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None of us are worthy. The Spirit and the Gifts are ours.
Lord I am not worthy to receive you. But just say the Word and I will be healed.
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