Sometimes, we miss biblical truths that God wants us to know. This is because His voice gets drowned out by religious people. Now, just to clarify, I am not calling God-fearing, Spirit-filled believers religious people. I am referring to people who only act God-fearing and Spirit-filled. In reality, these individuals are very prideful, judgmental, and miserable on the inside. If you have been alive long enough you have encountered religious people like this. In fact, they may have even said something hurtful or disapproving of you.
Here is the truth. In all likelihood, they were wrong! Below I have listed 7 biblical truths that religious people would never want you to know.
“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” – John 8:36
1. You are not irredeemable.
No matter what you may have done in your life, you are not beyond the redemptive power of Christ. It really doesn’t matter what it was, and it is no one else’s business. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he (or she) is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” This is so reassuring for those of us that have done somethings in our past. We have the opportunity to become new!
2. The child you had outside of marriage is still a gift.
Psalm 127:3 says that children are a gift from the Lord. Every good and perfect gift comes from the Father (James 1:17). This includes the child or children that you birthed out of wedlock. And yes, you can and should raise them to serve the Lord. Now, there are some religious folks out there that would love for you to believe that your circumstances somehow change that fact. They will look down their nose at you as if they as better than you. However, one of the many biblical truths is that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. You are not the only one who has made mistakes.
3. Your divorce does not define you.
Here is another one that religious folks like to hold against people. No, divorce is not the intention for most people who enter into marriage. However, if you have been through one, you do not have to walk around under a cloud of shame. It does not matter who was at fault. God’s forgiveness is available for everyone. Your divorced status does not mean that you won’t ever be in a biblical marriage to a godly man. If you desire to be remarried, you can believe God for that.
4. You really can come as you are to church!
Yes, that means with all your baggage, mess, and failures! If everyone had to already have it together to come to church, nobody would be in there. All God cares about is your heart of sincerity to seek Him and to know Him. Don’t worry about all the modest dressing “rules” just yet. That is something that will come with time as you grow in the faith and build relationships with other godly women. Now, this might be controversial to some religious people, but if you don’t feel comfortable in a church, you can find a small home group or Bible study to join.
5. Just because you have not birthed a child of your own does not automatically mean God is punishing you.
There’s a story in the first few verses of John chapter 9 that immediately comes to mind. One day, Jesus and His disciples passed by a man who was born blind. The disciples asked Jesus if the man was born blind because of his own sin or his parents’ sin. Jesus’ response was absolutely remarkable. He told His disciples that the man was blind, not because of sin, but so that the works of God could be seen through his life. There could be many reason why you have not been able to have a child yet. The one reason you should not rule out is that God may desire to use your circumstance for His glory!
6. Many religious people are hypocrites.
Does this one need any further explanation? The funny thing about religious people is that they have either done or narrowly escaped the consequences for what they are being critical of you. They like to act like they have it all together, but they really do not. Religious people are miserable on the inside, and they want everyone else to feel miserable too. The truth is, they need love, compassion and a little grace.
7. The biblical truth is that God’s grace is sufficient.
This truth comes straight from 2 Corinthians 12:9. God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. The weaker we are, the stronger God is in us! We do not have to go through anything in this life alone. If we trust in the Lord, He will give us the grace we need to make it through.
I pray that these biblical truths blessed you.
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Be encouraged sis!
