Made this one up for my sermon on the whole Book of Romans (Works, Grace & Living).
Hope some people find it helpful.
Blessings.
Bruce
A Jew, and an Islamic, and a Christian were drinking coffee.
As they sat and talked the conversation turned toward God.
The Islamic said, “Now, regular prayer and religious rituals,
These are the important things that, catch the eye of God.”
Then the Jew chimed in, “I think truth, justice and humility,
Are important to God, I am sure that these get Him onside.”
The conversation went back and forth for quite a long time,
Is it religion or is it personal characteristics that please God?
Then all of a sudden the Jew and the Islamic stopped talking.
They turned to the Christian saying, “Well then, who’s right?”
Looking thoughtful the Christian replied, “There’s no doubt,
Regular prayer and religious activities are most important,
As are truth and justice and humility, but here’s how I see it,
Christians do them from love and gratitude, after - grace!”