The day you stop trying to be who you think God wants you to be is the day you can finally be who he created you to be.
It's true--you cannot be your creative self under the bondage of religion.
Paul told the church in Galatia: if somebody tries to get you to be circumcised, hand them the machete and have them castrate themselves. Paul did not want religious people to have spiritual children, because they can only give birth to slaves.
The slavery of law and religion will increase your pride when you're 'succeeding', and increase shame when you think you're failing-- either way it always produces more sin, loneliness, and a never-ending cycle of fruitless work.
A proper understanding of covenant theology will release you from the bondage of legalism and performance.
Discover total freedom from the bondage of performance, earning, striving, trying, and deserving.
You were meant to be unconditionally loved If you are ready for rest, and the abundant, creative life you were designed for, enjoy this course 'Pharisectomy'.