It Is a Lot Easier to Live Religious Than it Is to Live the Word.   

Arthur Bailey's teaching "It Is a Lot Easier to Live Religious Than it Is to Live the Word" emphasizes the disparity between practicing religious rituals and genuinely living according to Biblical Scriptures. He observes that many people follow what they believe rather than what is explicitly written in the Bible, often leading lives that contradict the teachings they profess to uphold. For example, Bailey points out that some churchgoers engage in premarital cohabitation and sexual relationships despite Biblical teachings against such behaviors, questioning how such individuals reconcile their actions with their professed faith.

Bailey argues that true adherence to the Word involves transformative changes that align one’s actions with Scriptural Commands. This alignment is challenging because it requires real change and commitment, which is harder than merely following religious routines. He stresses that living by the Word means one cannot remain in sin and must reflect Biblical teachings in everyday behavior. Those who genuinely believe and apply the Bible in their lives become "living epistles," visibly living out their faith consistently, both in private and in public.

The core of Bailey's message is a call for a deep, genuine integration of faith and action, highlighting a contrast between mere religious appearance and true spiritual transformation.