Churchianity is chaff

John the Baptist called people into a true relationship with the Lord that was demonstrated by their actions. This relationship was not based on heritage (Mar 1:9). It was not based on religion either, for John himself went to the wilderness, not the temple. The fruit of this genuine relationship with God was very practical and simple (Luk 3:11-14). His advice was like Micah’s; do justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God (Mic 6:8). And yet, these simple actions separate the wheat from the chaff (Mat 3:12). They prove whether you really want to know God, or you’re just going through some religious motions enjoying a false sense of security. The American Church needs a John the Baptist!