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Three Dangers of Religion and How to Avoid Them
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Religion can be a dangerous thing. For many people, real religion is a profound expression of true faith in Jesus, a life of knowing, following and enjoying him.
But for others religion is a necessary evil, a hoop to jump through to keep God or others happy. This is how King Saul understood his religion. In 1 Samuel 15 we see him exposed in grim reality.
But are we any different?
Three Dangers of Religion:
Danger 1: Thinking God's Word is Debatable
Danger 2: Playing One Virtue Off Another
Danger 3: Placing Externals Above Internals
Finally there is good news: a king who was rejected instead of us; who was punished for our religious games. Through trusting in Jesus, we can avoid the dangers of religion and enjoy the life God wants for us.
MAIN TEXT
1 Samuel 15:7-23
SPEAKER
David Varney, Pastor at Foundation Church Belfast
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
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