Dead Man's Bones

"Fans are very much caught up in an outward appearance. They think that somehow God is going to be impressed with their religious rule keeping or rituals or their traditions. There's nothing wrong with those things, in and of themselves. The problem comes when we do those things and it's not out of a pursuit of Jesus or a relationship with Him, but as a way to prove or measure our own spirituality." - Pastor Kyle Idleman

What are the primary "Christian" things that you do throughout your day? (Example: Prayer? Christian music? Morning quiet time? Write in your prayer/youth journal? Church on Wednesdays?)

Now, list reasons or the motivation behind why you have done those things? Was it because you desired a better relationship with Jesus, was it out of habit, was it because you trusted what you were taught? Whatever the reason, be honest with yourself.

When we begin to understand why we do things and our motivation for doing it, then we can really enhance our relationship with Jesus and be intentional about getting to know Him better!


- aHock