Many people spend their days in church–Sunday morning, Sunday night, midweek service, youth service, and special services!
Those experiences give us a religious mindset that, as Kingdom citizens, we work to change through the understanding that Jesus came to reintroduce the Kingdom of God, which is the government of Heaven.
That is a process through studying God’s Constitution and listening and being led by the Holy Spirit, our Governor!
Religion and Legalism is man’s *attempt* to accomplish *by his works* what can only be accomplished through *Christ Jesus* with the help of the Holy Spirit. See Episode 22 of An Experience With Jesus titled “Religion & Legalism” for details.
The Bible is NOT a book of Religion… but A spiritual CONSTITUTION for the entire world. It is the answer to all the problems we face on earth.
Keep in mind that a religious spirit is a demonic spirit sent to attempt to deceive and hide the truth of God’s Kingdom under religion.
*How can we recognize when we, or others, are being influenced or controlled by a religious spirit and not just having a religious mindset?*
*1. A religious spirit is controlling, usurping our God-given free will.*
From the beginning of creation, the Lord God gave mankind the freedom to choose right or choose wrong.
He could very easily have made us unable to disobey Him, but He wants us to freely choose His way over the wants of our flesh and sins of this world.
*2. A religious spirit is easily angered when people don’t comply.*
A religious spirit’s strongest emotion is anger, always ready to come out. You’ve probably seen pastors who always sound angry when they preach.
A religious spirit wants to make you “holy” by submitting to their will rather than cultivating your self-control, which is a fruit of the Spirit.
Anger and rage are tools used to control people.
*3. A religious spirit is a contrary, argumentative spirit.*
A religious spirit is always ready for an argument, always ready to debate when they disagree.
Apologetics is a religious concept and has no place in the Lord God’s Kingdom government.
Don’t take the “bait.” Arguments are pointless and change no one’s mind. They only produce anger.
*4. A religious spirit grows weeds of the flesh, not fruits of the Spirit.*
_What is the fruit in the life of the person you think is being influenced by a religious spirit?_
Galatians 5:19-22 “Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, cdivisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these.”
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! *Galatians 5:22-23*
Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves. You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act.
Study the life and teachings of our Lord Jesus in the four Gospels. It is a blueprint for what is expected of Kingdom citizens.
Visit the PME Blog daily via our websites for motivation and support in your Christian journey.
www.pmeafrica.com.ng
The Official pme4jesus Merchandise Online Store
*An Experience With Jesus*
Powered by The All New *PME Party Planner* (Gospel Edition)
Available on PME TV.
https://youtube.com/@pme4jesus?feature=shared
Subscribe Today!
*PME TV:* Creating an Environment to talk about *Growth, Feelings, Health & Happiness* in Jesus Christ.
_Tell a friend … to tell a friend … so they could Tell their friends _
www.pmeafrica.com.ng
The Official pme4jesus Merchandise Online Store.
*PME* … “Mixing Glamour, Good Service & Luxury To The Glory Of Our Lord Jesus Christ”.
*Thank You For Choosing PME*
Enjoy Your Day
Leave a Reply