Seek the LORD while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion on him, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.
Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Blessed is the one who fears the LORD always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. For there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.
Religion is a system of control.
Especially Christianity.
Break free from your chains and wake up.
You're a slave to your sin and your sin is leading you to death. Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as an obedient slave, you are a slave of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience to God, which leads to righteousness?