A RELIGIONIST OR A BELIEVER?
A RELIGIONIST OR A BELIEVER?
The religionist uses Christ, his Church and the Gospel to soothe his conscience, prove his faith and maintain his reputation. The believer serves Christ, his Church and the Gospel without constraint, because of love and gratitude. The religionist looks upon the things of God as a great convenience. The believer cherishes them as a blessed necessity. The religionist fits the worship of Christ into his life's busy schedule. The believer fits the schedule of his life, no matter how busy, into the worship of Christ.
Don Fortner is pastor of
Grace Baptist Church
Danville, KY