Interested in Religion Zechariah 7:1-6
Delivered to Smith Chapel UMC on May 15, 2011
What I Didn't Say
Religion--It seems like many (if not most) of us, like to take refuge in religious activities. We feel like we're better people if we're doing something religious. If we can just follow the right rules, pray the right formula, or chant the right words, we'll be okay with God.
Unfortunately, as I read the Scripture, it seems the Lord is not very interested in religion. In fact, it seems as though the more religious people got, the less He liked it.
All the man-made rules may make us feel better about ourselves, but it's the heart of the matter that makes the difference. But even after all these years, I continually catch myself setting up new rules to follow (at least I hope I catch myself). You'd think I'd learn to follow Jesus instead of a set of rules.
Rules are a little easier. They don't move around like Jesus does. But then, why follow things that aren't moving. They can't take you anywhere.
