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This week, Pastor Ben continued his series on the difference between religion and true relationship with God, highlighting that the Christian life should not be a cycle of striving for approval. He emphasized that while obedience shouldn't be about earning God's love, it should reflect it instead. Using 1 Peter 1:13-14, he warned against slipping back into old patterns, reminding us that holiness is not based on our efforts but on the grace found in Jesus. Unlike the Old Testament's fear-driven practices surrounding the High Priest, Jesus empowered us to carry God's holiness into the world, making us living stones in His spiritual temple. As a chosen people and royal priests, we are called to serve with a king's heart and rule with a servant's heart, embodying both authority and humility. 11/30/2025 Vida Church

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Pastor Ben, in his sermon on the "Religion vs. Relationship" series, emphasized the importance of examining our motives behind spiritual practices. He likened the Old Testament command to drive out inhabitants to the need to address internal heart issues today, encouraging us to live wisely among unbelievers and to share God's goodness through acts of love. While spiritual disciplines like prayer, worship, and giving are valuable, he pointed out that the heart's motivation matters greatly; practices done out of obligation lead to bondage, whereas those stemming from love and relationship with God produce life. He urged us to reflect on whether our actions are driven by fear and duty or by gratitude and faith. 11/16/2025 Vida Church