{"id":353006,"date":"2026-09-22T10:56:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T14:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=353006"},"modified":"2026-09-22T12:38:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T16:38:14","slug":"golden-jubilee-of-the-universal-church-what-god-requires-of-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/golden-jubilee-of-the-universal-church-what-god-requires-of-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden Jubilee of The Universal Church: What God Requires of You"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The countdown to the Golden Jubilee of The Universal Church<\/strong> began on July 9<\/strong>, when the institution celebrated 49 years<\/strong>. Until July 9, 2027<\/strong>, when the Church will complete five decades, a series of videos will revisit messages and moments that have marked this journey.<\/big><\/div>\n

 
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A Message on Faith and Our Relationship With God<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Among the content is a message presented by Bishop Macedo<\/a><\/span> during the Faith Symposium<\/strong> in S\u00e3o Paulo in 2012. On that occasion, he spoke about what God expects from human beings and highlighted the importance of a relationship of faith with Him.
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Why It Matters<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Golden Jubilee<\/strong> series brings together content from different periods in the history of The Universal Church<\/strong>. The purpose is to revisit messages and teachings presented over the years, allowing the public to discover or remember content that continues to relate to the Christian life.
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The Bigger Picture<\/strong><\/h4>\n

In the message recorded in 2012, Bishop Edir Macedo<\/a><\/span> addresses what God expects<\/strong> from those who desire to follow Him. Among the points presented are the need for faith, dependence on God, and the difference between having a relationship with Him and simply practicing a religion.
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What God Requires of You<\/strong><\/h4>\n

According to the message, a relationship with God does not depend on social status, knowledge, or perfection. The central point is to recognize our own need for God<\/strong> and trust in Him.<\/p>\n

Bishop Macedo also distinguishes between faith and religiosity<\/strong>. According to the teaching presented, it is not enough to follow religious practices; it is necessary to believe in God and develop a relationship of trust with Him.<\/p>\n

Another point highlighted is dependence on God<\/strong>. Recognizing that you need Him, even without seeing Him, demonstrates an attitude of humility and trust.
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Going Deeper<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The message also connects spiritual life with other areas of life. According to Bishop Macedo, when a person establishes a relationship with God<\/strong>, they find a foundation<\/strong> for guiding their choices and their life according to principles of faith<\/strong>.
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