Don't be religious

So Paul, standing before the council, addressed them as follows: "Men of Athens, I notice that you are very religious in every way" (Acts 17:22 NLT)

Here Paul is talking to some people who were very sincere but they weren't actually sure what they needed to do so they were covering all of their bases.  Sometimes I think people today are like that.  They think there must be something missing because just simply accepting Gods free gift to us cannot possibly be all we need to do.  So they try to work their way to heaven.  They try to be a good enough person.  They try to attend church enough, say the right things, etc. .  All of those things can be good but we have to ( & all we have to do is ) accept Gods free gift.  It's because of  His grace.  All of the rest of the stuff flows because of our love for Him.  We WANT to do those things because we love Him that much.  So love Him above all else & love others.  Don't worry about "religion" , go for the relationship!