Christianity has too Many Rules and Guidelines to Follow
People often say that Christianity has too many rules. But why? What is it about Christianity that seems to require so many guidelines and regulations? In this blog post, we will explore the origins of the “too many rules” argument, and see if there might be a different way of looking at it.
Christianity has too Many Rules
Most religions have some rules to follow, but Christians seem to have more than most. Why is that?
One reason might be that Christianity is based on a set of guidelines and principles that are meant to be followed to live a good life. These guidelines, known as the commandments, were given to us by God Himself.
God created these commandments as a way to help us live in harmony with each other and with Him. They are not meant to restrict us, but to free us from the bondage of sin.
When we follow God’s commandments, we can live our lives in peace and happiness. We know that we are doing what is right, and we can be at peace with ourselves and with others.
Life without God’s Commandments
If God did not tell us to follow his commandments, then where would we be?
Life without God’s commandments would be a life of chaos and confusion. We would not know what is right or wrong, and we would not be able to live in peace and harmony with each other.
For example, a traffic light tells us when to stop and when to go. If there were no traffic lights, we would all be driving around trying to figure out what to do.
The same is true with God’s commandments. They tell us what is right and wrong, and they help us to live in peace and harmony with each other.
This means we would be living in sin, and we would not be able to go to heaven when we die.
So God’s commandments are more like guidelines that help us to live a good life. They are not meant to restrict us, but to free us from the bondage of sin.
Christianity Rules and Regulations
Christianity has rules like any other religion, but it is not based on rules.
Christianity is based on a relationship with Jesus Christ. When we have a relationship with Him, we want to follow His commandments because we love Him.
When we don’t have a relationship with Jesus Christ, then we tend to follow man-made rules instead. These rules can be restrictive and make it difficult to live a good life.
For example, the Islamic religion has a lot of rules about what you can and cannot eat. This can be difficult for people who are not used to following these types of rules.
Christianity is based on a relationship with Jesus Christ, which means we want to follow His commandments because we love Him.
By following these commandments, we kill two birds with one stone. We show God that we can follow his commandments and create a relationship with Jesus.
This comes down to obedience to God. When we obey Him, we can have a relationship with Him.
Christian Rules vs Relationship
So is Christianity based on rules or a relationship?
Christianity is based on a relationship with Jesus Christ. When we have a relationship with Him, we want to follow His commandments because we love Him.
To love Jesus we must obey Him and that is the key to a successful relationship.
Christianity has too many guidelines to follow to have a relationship with God when in reality it’s just based on simple obedience.
When we obey God, we can have a relationship with Him. This comes down to following his commandments, which are not that many.
How to Build a Relationship with Jesus
Get to know Jesus Christ. Spend time reading the Bible and learning about who He is.
Pray to Him. Talk to Him like you would talk to a friend.
Follow His commandments. This is the key to having a relationship with Him.
When we follow Jesus’ commandments, we are showing Him that we love and obey Him.
Talk to Others about Jesus Christ. Share your faith with others and tell them what Jesus has done for you.
Spend time with other Christians. Fellowship with other Christians and learn from them. Look for opportunities to help non-Christians come to know Jesus Christ.
The more we get to know Jesus Christ, the more we will want to follow Him and obey Him.
Learn to be a teacher and disciple of Jesus Christ. As we learn more about Him, we can teach others what we have learned.
Look for Signs of God
Look around you and see if God is happy with what you are doing. Look for signs that He is working in your life.
Here are some signs he may give you:
– Feeling overwhelmed with a sense of peace
If you are feeling inner peace, that’s a sign that God wants you to be in control of your life.
– A desire to read the Bible more
The more you read the bible, the more you will want to know about God.
– Spiritual or Physical Visions
This could be an event where it should have never happened but for some miracle it did. Or a spiritual vision you had in your sleep about anything.
– Increased prayer life
If you need to pray more than usual, that’s God’s way of letting you know you’re on the right path.
– More compassion for others
When you follow God’s commandments, you will naturally want to help others succeed in life.
Make up your own Christian Rules
If Christianity has too many rules, create your own rules and still keep God happy. Just make sure that they are based on His commandments.
For example, you can help your friends in school by introducing them to the bible. You can hand out prayer cards or bible related material.
If God made you an artist, draw bible symbols and other related material. Give them to your friends as a gift and your teachers too.
Soon people will start noticing your good deeds and they will want to know more about this “Christian” you.
Final Words
Christianity is based on a relationship with Jesus Christ. When we have a relationship with Him, we want to follow His commandments because we love Him.
To love Jesus we must obey Him and that is the key to a successful relationship.
Christianity has too many guidelines to follow to have a relationship with God when in reality it’s just based on simple obedience.
Obey God’s commandments and everything else will take care of itself.