From John 4:22-24: "What you're called will not matter and where you go to worship will not matter. It's who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. God is sheer being--Spirit. Those who worship God must do it out of their very being, their spirits, their true selves--in adoration."
Methodist? Catholic? Lutheran? It doesn't matter! In a school? In a church building? On the water? At a campground? Hillside? It doesn't matter. What about Mormon? What about Buddhism? What about Judism? What about those religions which are called by another name? It doesn't matter. The God I know loves us all and wants us to love each other. It has been testified that God takes into account our intentions! And He intends us to love one another!
It's who we are and the way we live that counts. It counts when our worship is a gift of our spirits combined with our seeking God's truth with celebration, adoration and honor..to God, and remembering and following His Ten Commandments.
Now, who are we? We are ordinary, common humans who are imperfect, are certain of our God, are determined to follow, who listen for God's direction and watch for needs that may arise around us. How do we live? We live simply, without lust or greed; tempted, but not giving in; gratefully; and joyfully. Modestly, humbly, and fruitfully we go about our days, being grateful for God's grace each evening.
These things we believe no matter what our name. Although we recognize those "religions" who do not follow our God's loving message, we do not mess around with them, knowing the goodness of God's commandments are meant to be followed and not denied. There may be just a few, but are dangerous to the world and are hurtful to the souls of those following the God meant for All. Out of ignorance and hate those gods who teach hate have a following, and are bringing that hatred to the souls of their believers and harm to those who are innocent.
We know that our Heavenly Father has power over all others who try to take His place in the world and we make every day count by being called His. And we pray daily, "Heavenly Father, May we make every day count by being called Yours, by being completely Yours, and by living and worshipping spirit to Spirit--always. Amen.
Sincerely, Jo INMN
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