Think About It

Have we made religion more difficult than it needs to be?  Have we put too much emphasis on understanding the complexities of the Bible?  Now, before I move on, I feel compelled to say that we need to be students of the Scriptures and should dedicate ourselves to knowing as much as we can about the Word of God.  However, have we gotten so wrapped up in religious debates that we are missing out on the pure and simple teachings of Christianity?  I know that we can never be good enough to save ourselves, but how would our view of spiritual living change if we emphasized living simply good lives?  By all of us focusing on being and doing good we could change the world in which we lived. Centuries ago, David reflected on righteousness and observed, “Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.  Who is the man who desires life and loves length of days that he may see good?  Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking de...