We hear over and over that religion is what is destroying the world. I have to agree with that. Religious legalism and that self-righteous attitude of, "I'm right and you're wrong." has partly had a hand in bringing about war and destruction.
If you take the love out of God's Word, you're left with the "letter of the law". Second Corinthians 3:6 warns that "the letter kills, but the spirit gives life."
In chemistry, certain chemicals can become unstable without an inhibitor. In the same way, removing Love from the Word creates a dangerous and destructive weapon. The Bible is a weapon that must be used with wisdom. (Wisdom is the ability to use knowledge with love.)
"The Word of God is quick (alive) and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword..."
It was the religious leaders of Jesus' day that killed him.
Why?
Because, Jesus came to make salvation as easy as possible. The Scribes and Pharisees had him crucified, because the religious system of the day said it couldn't be done without them, without following all of their complicated laws, traditions and religious rigmarole.
So, what exactly does it take to obtain the salvation of one's soul?
We can't earn it. We'd never be "good" enough to deserve it. We'll never by worthy. We can't work for it.
Salvation is a gift. All you can do is receive it.
Then, what?
Then, thank God for it! It has been bought and paid for by the blood of Jesus Christ.
If you're not sure whether you have received this gift from God, why not just ask Him for it? Here's an example prayer:
"Dear God, If you are real, please show me. If Jesus is your Son Who died for me, please forgive my sins and give me the gift of eternal salvation. Thank-You. Amen."
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