What is truth? What is Christianity? Shall we believe in truth or just be a Christian?
We have been calling for returning to the Bible since the Reformation. Does it go against God's revelation? We overthrew a Pope in religious reform but thousands of Popes thrived. Popes have lost their influence in the tide of secularization. However, they still feel good in their own place. Even Christians confine the truth of Christianity only to ethnic morals and human examples.
"The mystery of God is Christ and all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge is hidden in him." (Colossians 2:3)
The cause is profound and complex but religious spirit has the greatest influence. What is religious spirit ? Jonas Clark said: " Religious spirit is a force of evil that makes people appear pious."
Reminding people to keep an wary eye on the rule of religious spirit has little effects. When God came to earth, his flesh was kind and gentle. He showed much love and taught people a lot. But for those who interpret the Bible and Christianity in their own way, God could reveal their hypocrisy.
What are the signs and expressions of the religious spirit?
Firstly, taking God as a dumb idol. They would kill Jesus and crusify him. Then they would say: "Look, this is who brought you out of Egypt." At last they would put a man in the position of God. Such trick is not easy to see through.
Secondly, the biggest feature of religious spirit is the hidden pride. I am the only orthodox Christianity and others are heresies. They even spread violence in the name of God. Their justice seems reasonable but is in fact backsliding the truth. Are Christians better than non-Christians? Of course not!
Thirdly, corruption. Religious corruption is relatively hard to find out. It usually happens in dark and damp places. Religious spirit can be realized under the cover of legality.
Four, conservative and cowardice. God has the power to respond to any problem of any era . Some Christians are crazy about discussing religion and science, religion and society as well as other academic problems. These topics have entwined the essence of gospel.
Five, conservative inevitably brings curing. When placing too much emphasis on doctrines and theology, we may forget that we have deviated from Christianity. How can we achieve a balance between inheritance and covenant? The gospel says we shall repent when we reach the heaven. We shall mobilize our virtues, wisdom and abilities to repent and seek the truth. Then we can get the real revelation from God.
Please release ourselves from religious spirit. We are inheriting an old cross instead of an antique Christianity. "The God would let more truth and great light burst forth from his holy canal".
