Discipline vs religion

There's a difference between discipline and religion. It's important to discern the difference. Being someone who is disciplined and who chooses what's best for them, rather than what they are feeling or wanting, is important and doesn't make you religious. However, discipline can turn into ritual. You can be disciplined to want to be closer to Jesus or you can be disciplined to want to look like you're closer to Jesus. There's a huge difference between the two. God is looking for those who simply desire to be closer to Him.