Too Religious for God
Posted by danieljkoren on December 20, 2011 in Devotional | ∞
Grandma and Grandpa are shivering out in the cold, trying to stay dry under a bridge. They would have a better life if their son were not so religious. You see, their son dedicated his life savings to God. When he dies, that money will continue to help the work of God prosper. In the […]
Tags: devotional, legalism, legalistic, manmade, religion, religious rules
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