Day 282: Matt 22:46 - 24:51

It's always so interesting to see how Jesus addressed the Pharisees and how similar their lifestyles were to so many modern Christians. So often we see people claiming to be Christians who are nothing more than white-washed tombs. They live their lives trying to impress people with their "Christianese" language and all of their religious behaviors and contributions and yet they are completely dead inside. Although it is very important how we talk and communicate with each other and there is alot to be said about the way we behave and what we contribute to the kingdom of God, He is the One who should always be the focus of our life. It is not our responsibility to convince everyone in the entire world that we are Christians. It's our responsibility to live our lives as Christians which means putting Him first and allowing Him to bless us because we love Him and not because we can follow a bunch of rules.

- Lord, help me to stay as far away from religion as possible. You are and will always be the focus of my life and allowing my focus to be deterred and placed on something else is simply wrong. Thank You for giving me strength and showing me just how You want me to live. -