Religion: What Is It Good For?

Now let’s be honest. What do you actually get out of religion?

Religion causes you to treat others as you would like to be treated. If you’re religious, others will be glad that you’re not converting or stealing their property. Religion ultimately sees you putting others before yourself. So religion is great for others, but honestly, what benefits does it have for you personally? Sure, you’ll live in harmony with your neighbour, but what about on a deeper level? Does religion give you meaning? Purpose? Or is religion really just a list of measurements and do’s and don’ts? What does religion do for the heart? The mind? The soul?

There must be more to life than religion. Religion cannot be the answer! So what is?

Christianity cannot be merely a religion. Jesus said in John 10:10 “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Clearly Jesus was offering us something more than religion. Jesus had offered us a way of life that far exceeds the limitations of rules and boundaries. He is offering us a life in deep relationship with our creator, the one true God.

I love the way Francis Chan puts it in his book Crazy Love:

 

What will your response be? Do you want religion? Or do you want to get to know the God of the universe? Take your pick.