Since only a religion of the heart has value,
let us see what the Bible includes as part of heart religion. According
to the Holy Scriptures heart religion is:
1. Heart-felt. With the heart man loves (Matthew
22:37) and desires (Romans 10:1). Good feelings by themselves are not an
indication that one is right with God but if one is right with God good
feeling will result. Rejoicing (a feeling) comes after obedience (Acts
8:36-39). In religion we feel good because we are right, but we are not
right with God just because we feel good.
2. Heart-thought. The heart thinks (Proverbs
23:7); understands (Matthew 13:15) and believes (Romans 10:10). True Christianity
involves the intellect.
3. Heart-acted. True heart religion results
in obedience to God’s commands (Romans 6:16-17). This includes baptism
into Christ (Romans 6:4).
There is a great difference in heart religion
and “holler” religion. Is your religion from the heart?