“According to the strictest sect of our religion, I lived a Pharisee.” — Acts 26:5 It is possible to know religion and still miss God. We can say the right words, follow rituals, and appear holy on the outside, yet our hearts may be far from Him. God is not looking for performance — He is looking for sincerity, humility, and obedience. Rituals do not replace relationship. Knowledge does not replace love. Appearances do not replace a transformed heart. Today is a good day to examine our hearts and return to a genuine walk with God, guided by His Word and not by human traditions. 🎧 You can listen to the full devotional episode here: 👉 https://open.substack.com/pub/whatdoesgodsayabout/p/what-does-god-say-about-being-a-pharisee?r=2yhsd3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true