RELIGIOSITY - It is more than affection for religion; It is affectation in religion. religiosity is a term used by Christians and non-Christians alike to refer to religious activity in the extreme. Religiosity is an inappropriate devotion to the rituals and traditions of a religion.

What is religiosity?

Religiosity can mean “piety” or “the state of being religious.”

However, for the purpose of this article, we will consider the secondary definition of "the exaggerated embodiment of certain aspects of religious activity."

To be religious is to be “excessively or sentimentally religious” or to practice one’s religion in a meddlesome way.

Thus, religiosity is characterized by excessive involvement in religious activities.

Religiosity usually entails extreme zeal outside of and beyond the norms of one’s faith.

It is more than affection for religion; it is affectation in religion.

Religiosity usually reflects one’s individual beliefs more than those of the religious organization itself.

Another term for religiosity, though less common, is religiousness, “the state of being superficially religious.”

To summarize, religiosity is a term used by Christians and non-Christians alike to refer to religious activity in the extreme.

Religiosity is an inappropriate devotion to the rituals and traditions of a religion.

Religiosity is something that should never be a characteristic of a follower of Jesus Christ, but, sadly, it sometimes is.

Whenever a Christian takes his/her eyes off of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, religiosity/religiousness can be the result.

It is often easier to observe the rules, rituals, and traditions of a religion than it is to maintain a passionate relationship with the Lord.

How can religiosity be avoided?

It is a matter of perspective and priority. What is the priority? Is it worshipping and following the Lord Jesus Christ, or is it fulfilling the rituals of a religious organization?

What is the perspective?

Do we serve God in order to “earn” His love or to be seen and admired by other people, or do we serve God because we love Him and are grateful for the wonderful salvation He

has provided?

Religion, ritual, and tradition are not the problem.

The attitude behind the religious practice is the problem.

Would you want to have a deeper relationship with God?

God has made it possible for you to know Him and experience an amazing change in your own life by receiving His Son, Jesus Christ, and have eternal life.

Say the following prayer:

“Father God, I confess I am a sinner and my sins have separated me from You.

I am truly sorry. I now want to turn away from my past sinful life and live a new life pleasing to You.

Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again.

I believe that Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer.

I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Thank You that according to your Word, I am now born again.

Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. I promise to study Your Word – the Bible.

Please use me for Your glory.

In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen.”

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