The Pharisee Philosophy

They say history repeats itself as there are philosophies that serve as the undercurrent for particular beliefs and behaviors rooted not only in a culture but are also quietly passed onto another culture. At some point the under-riding philosophy will again surface, resulting in history repeating itself. Is it possible that history has repeated itself and like the Pharisees did, the institutional church of today has made the path to God so steep that we can't even climb it? Jesus is looking for elemental, childlike faith, not the keeping of religious rules. Jesus came to walk among the poor, the prostitutes and the lost, bringing them dignity, healing, and forgiveness. If you're not ready to serve others like Jesus did, you're not ready to serve Christ. Are you living out of Jesus' philosophy or the Pharisee philosophy? It's time to let go of the religion of the Pharisees and embrace the grace of God.