EPS 216- 3 Ways to TEST a Spirit of Religion over RELATIONSHIP with JESUS
Episode description
Religion over Relationship? Feeling a disconnect between your outward religious activities and spiritual life? Many Christians are unaware they can be oppressed by a spirit of religion! Spirit of religion is characterized by outward righteousness – attending church and performing religious duties – without the corresponding inner transformation of the heart and mind.
It's a counterfeit faith, a spiritual facade that leaves you feeling empty despite your outward efforts. It's a subtle shift away from a heart-centered, intimate relationship with Jesus towards a performance-based faith. If so, you might be wrestling with the insidious spirit of religion. Join Melia and explore three subtle yet powerful influences of the spirit of religion and break free from its stronghold grip today!
Chapters:
**Podcast Chapters: Prophetic Insight & Healing Through a Relationship with Jesus**
**Chapter 1: Introduction & Testimony (00:00:00-00:05:00)** *Meet Melia Diana and the "Vertical Relationship Show" podcast.*
**Chapter 2: The Spirit of Religion (00:05:00-00:15:00)** *Understanding the deceptive nature of religious works.*
**Chapter 3: Identifying the Spirit of Religion (00:15:00-00:20:00)** *Signs you might be struggling with religious legalism.*
**Chapter 4: Testing the Spirit (00:20:00-00:25:00)** *Discerning truth from deception; John 4:4.*
**Chapter 5: False Teachings & Charismatic Dangers (00:25:00-00:30:00)** *"Spiritual candy wrappers" and the importance of discernment.*
**Chapter 6: True Faith vs. Outward Actions (00:30:00-00:35:00)** *Beyond "attaboy" and "attagirl" attitude – genuine faith requires testing.*
**Chapter 7: The Importance of Bible Study (00:35:00-00:45:00)** *Deeper study for mature faith; avoiding deception.*
**Chapter 8: The Fear of Deception (00:45:00-00:50:00)** *Protecting your devotion from false gospels and evil spirits.*
**Chapter 9: Prioritizing God's Word (00:50:00-00:55:00)** *The danger of ignorance and the importance of diligent study of God's Word.*
**Chapter 10: Call to Action & Prayer (00:55:00-01:00:00)** *Strengthening your vertical relationship with Jesus + Prayer.*
Blessings xo-
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