Favor or Relationship?

S-A Relationship

S-"So Christ has really set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don't get tied up again in slavery to the law." Galatians 5:1

A-Freedom in Christ

L-Favor

 "You are trying to find favor with God by what you do or don't do on certain days or months or seasons or years." Galatians 4:10

Today, so many religions try to find favor with God by doing certain things or not doing certain things. This passage still applies and speaks to each of us today.

We believe, if we do this, or say this, or act like this then we are good to go. But brethren, works alone will never get you to heaven.

Being good, just isn't good enough. 

Following a ritual that becomes a mindless ritual, just isn't good enough.

Christ wants an active, involved, and growing relationship with us. One that is personal and real. 

Our desire to serve, worship and obey God, should be because of our greatfulness for what He did for us. 

Not because we feel as though we are obligated.

This is where rituals come in. If we say this over and over, or if we give up this on these days, and if we pray this or celebrate this holiday or this occasion then we have done our spiritual deed.

Oh, brethren this is not at all what Christ is about. Don't get tied up again in slavery to the law or rituals.

Don't believe that doing something once a year, or a daily ritual, or that works alone will cover you.

It won't! 

It is about a personal relationship with Christ! It is having faith in Him and beleiving He is who says He is.

Are you trying to earn favor with God or do you have a real, thriving and growing relationship with Him?

S-Tell someone that Jesus desires to have a relationship with them, and then share with them what your relationship with Christ is like.