Faith and religion

 

Faith and religion do not mix.
They do not mix when you’re dealing with supernatural faith.
Like the heavens are higher than the Earth, so is supernatural faith when compared to religion.
But when it comes to natural faith, faith walks hand-in-hand with religion.
When an atheist ignores faith, in reality, and without realizing it, he’s ignoring supernatural faith.
In his case, it makes sense.
But when it comes to natural faith, everyone has it, even the most sceptical.
It is impossible to live without it; it comes from the cradle.
Who would work when there’s no certainty of being paid?
Who would sow when there’s no certainty of reaping fruit?
Who would study when there’s no certainty of a better future?
This certainty is natural faith, which is built-in to human nature.
Religion considers natural faith an easy sell and takes advantage of it.
This is why thousands of religions exist in the world, millions of gods and billions of religious people.
And the worst part is that no one understands anyone else.
If they belonged to God, they would not cause division or promote prejudice.
In contrast to natural faith, which comes from the cradle, supernatural faith comes from on High.
It is God's gift to the poor in spirit.
It is infinitely superior to natural faith.
It is the single direct channel to God, without middlemen.
Similar to a School of Faith, the UCKG teaches this kind of faith...
That engenders a close relationship between created and Creator, one that does away with middlemen;
That causes the dreams of those who have it to materialize;
That turns the cruel, and the most harmful to society, into good individuals;
That heals the physical and spiritual wounds of those who believe;
That "gives power to the weak, and increases the strength of those who have no might" Isaiah 40.29…
That fosters a life that’s different from unbelievers.
Supernatural faith frees people from religious burdens, half-truths and everything else that stifles our ability to reason and make the best choice.
It delivers from the deceptions of the heart, from empty, self-centered feelings that enslave the human mind.
Finally, supernatural faith restores the image and likeness of the Almighty, since the Spirit of Creation operates through it.
"So you will again see the difference between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve Him."  Malachi 3.18 (HCSB)