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Is Religion Needed For Salvation?
One of the essential requirements for salvation is religion. In fact, religion plays a vital role in attaining salvation, and it was one of the major teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ during His time on earth.
Jesus Christ not only preached about religion but also established it as a foundation for the salvation of humankind. Without true religion and the church, salvation would not be possible because Christ Himself laid down the principles of pure and genuine religion.
In Malachi 3:7, the Scripture says:
“Even from the days of your fathers ye have gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the LORD of hosts.”
This passage reminds us that humanity has drifted away from God’s commandments since ancient times. God is calling us to return to Him so that He may also return to us.
We can only be reconciled to God through religion, which signifies being “bound back” to Him. As Bro. Eli once explained, religion is about worshiping our connection and devotion to God. Therefore, it’s impossible to truly worship God outside of religion, for religion serves as the bridge that unites us with Him.
Now, how can we practice pure and true religion?
The answer is found in James 1:27, which says:
“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.”
This verse clearly defines true religion as one that expresses love and compassion toward those in need, the widows, the orphans, and those who suffer. At the same time, we must strive to remain unstained by the corruption of the world.
When we live a life of compassion and maintain spiritual purity, we are living out the essence of true religion.
Religion is not optional, it is necessary for salvation. Through it, we are reconciled with God and guided in the path of righteousness. Anyone who claims that religion is unimportant fails to understand that it is through true and pure religion that we can truly serve and worship God.
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