That Old Time Religion
“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain. Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” (James 1:26-27)
Today’s Morsel: Years ago, it seemed like everyone went to church. Churches had Sunday School buses running throughout the neighborhood picking up kids for Sunday School. Neighbors would all attend church. Potluck dinners were a given. Missionaries were seen as someone to look up to because of their commitment and calling. And pastors were esteemed and respected by all, not only in the church, but also in the community. The worst of sinners once heard that a preacher was coming to their home, or were in the area, and people would stop doing wrong while they were there. The wine-0 on the street corner would even have a testimony and would sing gospel songs. So, what has happened to that old time religion that would make people love everybody? That religion that would make you whoop and hallow, speak in tongues, and shout? What do we need to do to get back to that kind of religion? It begins with each of us building our relationships with God and placing His priorities at the forefront of our lives. We must submit ourselves to God in all areas of our lives and allow Him to lead us and guide us into all truth. If we are going to see a change in our nation, we need to get back to the old time religion.
Sing: Makes me love everybody, makes me love everybody, makes me love everybody, and it’s good enough for me.
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