Thursday, February 13, 2014

Faith and Love

Galatians 5:6 "...the only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love."

Religious calisthenics do not amount to much.  Spiritual to do lists don't cut it. Paul says faith is what matters.  Love is what counts.  I get preoccupied too often with the "thou shalt's" and "thou shalt not's."  Jesus is concerned with my heart.  Today I need to express my obedience by my faith, not my religious accomplishments.  I need to express my devotion by my love, not my spiritual gamesmanship.  Faith and love.  That's the good stuff. 

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