Ultimately, we know that the way a person finds salvation, the way a person comes into a relationship with God is by admitting their sin and turning to Christ. So, I think because they have done religious ritual A or B or C and think that is sufficient and that's all that is expected, now religion has become a barrier instead of a bridge and gives a false sense of satisfaction.
Greg LaurieGod's plans for you are better than any plans you have for yourself. So don't be afraid of God's will, even if it's different from yours.
Greg LaurieThe scripture teaches that he who now restrains will continue to do so until he is taken out of the way.
Greg LaurieThe Bible speaks of the sense of commission, which is doing what you should not do, instead of omission, which is not doing what you should do. It says in the book of James that if you know to do good and don't do it, it is sin.
Greg LaurieThe Bible says that the servant of the Lord must be patient. Not everyone believes immediately.
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