The Problem with Religion

Hebrews 7:28 KJV

For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.

The Law made men, who had an infirmity, priests. What is true of the Mosaic Law is true of all religion today; it elevates sinful men.

Of course some of the most obvious would be the elevation of sinful men who became leaders of new religions:

• Islam
• Buddhism
• Etc.

Then there are those who became leaders of aberrant forms of Christianity:

• Catholicism
• Protestantism
• Jehovah Witnesses
• Mormonism
• Seventh Day Adventism

among the most common.

But it hasn't ended there. We still elevate sinful men to levels of idolatry.

• Preachers who develop cult like followers
• Movements that are dependent upon and centered around well known pastors

The problem with religion is that we all tend toward it and, while we may claim to be followers of Christ; too often we miss Him for the man our religious nature has made our "priest." What's more, because of the infirmity of those we make priests, they very often seek this status of priesthood over us.