Relationship, Not Religion
There are some verses in the Bible that are great reminders of things we know, but we need to think about deeply again and again. Those verses should not be boring to us because we already know what they are teaching. They should excite us to heed their message even more than we are already have. From the beginning of the Bible all the way to the end, we read verses that remind us that Christianity is a relationship with Jesus, not a religion. Hosea's prophecies to the people of Israel were very harsh at times. He clearly told them how God was very angry with them and the harsh discipline He was sending upon them. Then, He reminded them of what God really wants us all to do. (Hosea 6:6) "I want you to show love, not offer sacrifices. I want you to know Me more than I want burnt offerings." That is a quote from God Himself, and we all need to think about our lives and how we are doing this or not doing this. God looks at every person's heart. He is looking for love. H...