ARE YOU RELIGIOUS OR GODLY?
Many people hold their faith close and never realised that they have strain far away from the truth, it's important to reflect on the essence of one’s beliefs beyond the rituals and traditions. Religion is often worn like a garment, visible for all to see, yet godliness is woven into the fabric of our character, felt rather than flaunted. The discrepancy between religious practices and godly behaviour is significant because when people focus on the semblance of piety without embodying its principles, they become vulnerable to manipulation by those who misuse religion for personal gain .Religious fervour without the substratum of godliness can create a hollow space where fear and respect for the Lord ought to be. This vacancy can lead to a superficiality in faith, allowing for manipulative tendencies under the guise of piety. It's easy to wrap oneself in the cloak of religiosity, performing rituals and speaking the language of devotion, while failing to internalise the spi...