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If You Were To Ask Most People, Why Will You Be Going To Heaven? The Answer Is Universally Because I
If you were to ask most people, “Why will you be going to heaven?” the answer is universally “Because I am a good person.” In theory that sounds reasonable and logical because if ‘God is Good’ and ‘I Am Good’ everything should be OK, right? Everyone knows about the ‘Golden Rule’ and most assume that should comprise all that Christ taught and all that is required.
However here is where most people go wrong. Yes, of course, being a good person is always an admirable goal. We all need to treat others as we would be treated, to be kind, generous, and respectful of others and leave the world a little better than we found it, and by all means if you are living your life like that you are on a good path. Leading and leaving a life of good works is a worthy earth-life mission, but it is not an eternal-life saving mission.
Yes, God indeed wants us to lead honorable lives, but it is not high moral standards or good works that justifies you being before God in heaven:
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the GIFT OF GOD- not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 “He (God) saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, might become heirs having the hope eternal life.” Titus 3:5-7
You see, it is not by what we DO that gets us into heaven, it is by who we ARE IN CHRIST. You cannot earn your way into heaven. It is by God’s GRACE that you are saved. So how do you that? Happily the answer is simple.
If you have not done so, ask God to forgive you of your sins. Make and live your life for Christ as your Lord and Saviour. There is no “work” involved, except the work Christ already did on the cross to cleanse you of your sin. Will you receive that gift today?
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The #1 issue that people say that causes them to refuse the Gospel message is:
I can’t Believe in ANY so-called 'Loving god' That would send anyone to Hell!”
…and You’re Right! NEITHER DO I.
Let’s correct one of the biggest lies that has been successfully put out there and that is - (and this is a biggie…)
God doesn’t send ANYONE to Hell. YOU CHOOSE to GO to HELL!
WHAT, You Say?!?
That’s right!! You see, the Bible actually says that God does not desire that any people perish in Hell but that everyone be saved (2 Peter 3:9) and as Jesus said in today’s scripture, Hell was NEVER INTENDED for people, but for evil angels. But here’s the thing - you can choose to be WITH GOD or NOT BE with God. He does not want - nor will he will force anyone - to be with Him for eternity. So if you don’t like the offer of forgiveness and eternal life which is totally free for the asking, NO PROBLEM! It IS YOUR CHOICE.
You can choose to reject salvation and believe what you want to believe about who God is and how you think he really operates, or as today’s scripture says you can be on his LEFT HAND and you can have what you say.
Friend, please listen. This is not some sort of imaginary game. We ALL will leave this earth one day, the question is where, and the answer is simply where you CHOOSE to go, not where God chooses to send you. Will you choose God’s offer of forgiveness and love today?
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Did you know that everything we do outside of God’s will leave a black mark on our soul, but that the good news is that every single mark can be erased with the blood of Jesus?
Maybe you are asking how can the blood of anyone erase these marks? Well, the answer my friend is that the blood of Jesus bled out for you long before you were even born. He died 2,000 years ago on a wooden cross so that you would not have to wear those marks of sin and took all your sins upon Himself so that you could live eternally in heaven.
The blood of Jesus is pure and holy. When you come to know Jesus as your LORD and SAVIOR He washes all those marks of sin completely out of you and wipes every mistake of your life OUT just as if you never had them! When you receive this gift and accept what Christ has done for you, you will know deep inside that they are gone and you will have no desire to mark yourself in sin again.
There’s a wonderful old hymn called “Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus” that says: “What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus! What can make me clean within? Nothing but the blood of Jesus! Oh, precious is the flow, that makes me white as snow. No other fount I know. Nothing but the blood of Jesus.”
If the world is pulling you and drawing you into sin that keeps continuing on and on in your life, stop right now and ask Jesus to come into your life. Come with all your heart and just say:
Jesus, please forgive me of my sins. I surrender myself to you.
When you take that step and confess your sins to him, he will lead you to a fulfilled life. Allow the Lord to erase those marks you’ve been making on your soul. Give them to Jesus and Let Him Erase Them ALL...and He WILL!
The Apostle Peter wrote:
“Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver and gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as a lamb without blemish and spot.” 1 Peter 1:18
When you read the Bible, ask God to give you a deep desire to read, retain, and apply His WORD in your life. Then thank and praise God that He has made a way for all your sins to be forgiven. God has a better plan of hope, love, provision waiting for you when you decide to receive God’s forgiveness, and experience His love. Come and follow Jesus. Apply the SIN ERASER to your life!
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The word KNOWLEDGE is defined as the 'acquaintance with facts, truths or principles' It means to perceive or understand as fact or truth; to apprehend clearly and with certainty. Knowledge is typically gained through books, research, and delving into facts.
WISDOM is defined as 'the state of being wise,' which means 'having the power of discernment and judging properly as to what is true or right: possessing discernment, judgement, or discretion.' Wisdom is typically gained from experiences acquired over time.
So, we can see that knowledge and wisdom are two different things. In one sense, Knowledge resides in the MIND, but Wisdom resides in the HEART.
The wisdom book of Proverbs points us to the differences on achieving wisdom over knowledge in order to see life from God’s point of view and how to apply His wisdom in life. When you meditate on and listen to God ’s Word; and obey it, there will always be a Positive Benefit. Proverbs 24:3 says, “ Through wisdom lives are built, and by understanding it is established.”
My friend, if you want to be wise, trust in God and make a place for it in your heart. When you do, your path through life will always be well directed.
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