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Don’t just be "a hearer" of God’s Word— be "a doer" as well (James 2:14-26)

Matthew 7:21-27 “NOT EVERYONE WHO SAYS TO ME, ‘LORD, LORD,’ WILL ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, BUT THE ONE WHO DOES THE WILL OF MY FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 AND THEN WILL I DECLARE TO THEM, ‘I NEVER KNEW YOU; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WORKERS OF LAWLESSNESS.’ 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 AND EVERYONE WHO HEARS THESE WORDS OF MINE AND DOES NOT DO THEM WILL BE LIKE A FOOLISH MAN WHO BUILT HIS HOUSE ON THE SAND. 27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”

Matthew 12:50 For WHOEVER DOES THE WILL OF MY FATHER IN HEAVEN is my brother and sister and mother.

Luke 11:28 But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God AND KEEP IT!”

John 13:17 If you know these things, BLESSED ARE YOU IF YOU DO THEM.

Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus FOR GOOD WORKS, which God prepared beforehand, THAT WE SHOULD WALK IN THEM.

Romans 2:13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but THE DOERS OF THE LAW WHO WILL BE JUSTIFIED.

James 1:22-27 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. DO WHAT IT SAYS. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, BUT DOING IT—THEY WILL BE BLESSED IN WHAT THEY DO. 26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless**. 27 RELIGION THAT GOD OUR FATHER ACCEPTS AS PURE AND FAULTLESS IS THIS: TO LOOK AFTER ORPHANS AND WIDOWS IN THEIR DISTRESS AND TO KEEP ONESELF FROM BEING POLLUTED BY THE WORLD.**

James 2:14-26 WHAT GOOD IS IT, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, IF SOMEONE CLAIMS TO HAVE FAITH BUT HAS NO DEEDS? CAN SUCH FAITH SAVE THEM? 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, FAITH BY ITSELF, IF IT IS NOT ACCOMPANIED BY ACTION, IS DEAD. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. 19 You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. 20 You foolish person, do you want evidence THAT FAITH WITHOUT DEEDS IS USELESS? 21 Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that HIS FAITH AND HIS ACTIONS WERE WORKING TOGETHER, AND HIS FAITH WAS MADE COMPLETE BY WHAT HE DID. 23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend. 24 YOU SEE THAT A PERSON IS CONSIDERED RIGHTEOUS BY WHAT THEY DO AND NOT BY FAITH ALONE. 25 In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous FOR WHAT SHE DID when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? 26 AS THE BODY WITHOUT THE SPIRIT IS DEAD, SO FAITH WITHOUT DEEDS IS DEAD.

James 4:17 SO WHOEVER KNOWS THE RIGHT THING TO DO AND FAILS TO DO IT, FOR HIM IT IS SIN.

1 John 3:22 And whatever we ask we receive from him, BECAUSE WE KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS AND DO WHAT PLEASES HIM.

2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, A WORKER who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

Revelation 1:3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HEAR, AND WHO KEEP WHAT IS WRITTEN IN IT, for the time is near.

Revelation 2:26 THE ONE WHO CONQUERS AND WHO KEEPS MY WORKS UNTIL THE END, to him I will give authority over the nations

God Bless You!

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u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 4 days ago
▲ 12 r/JesusChrist

Don’t just be "a hearer" of God’s Word— be "a doer" as well (James 2:14-26)

Matthew 7:21-27 “NOT EVERYONE WHO SAYS TO ME, ‘LORD, LORD,’ WILL ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, BUT THE ONE WHO DOES THE WILL OF MY FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 AND THEN WILL I DECLARE TO THEM, ‘I NEVER KNEW YOU; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WORKERS OF LAWLESSNESS.’ 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 AND EVERYONE WHO HEARS THESE WORDS OF MINE AND DOES NOT DO THEM WILL BE LIKE A FOOLISH MAN WHO BUILT HIS HOUSE ON THE SAND. 27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”

Matthew 12:50 For WHOEVER DOES THE WILL OF MY FATHER IN HEAVEN is my brother and sister and mother.

Luke 11:28 But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God AND KEEP IT!”

John 13:17 If you know these things, BLESSED ARE YOU IF YOU DO THEM.

Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus FOR GOOD WORKS, which God prepared beforehand, THAT WE SHOULD WALK IN THEM.

Romans 2:13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but THE DOERS OF THE LAW WHO WILL BE JUSTIFIED.

James 1:22-27 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. DO WHAT IT SAYS. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, BUT DOING IT—THEY WILL BE BLESSED IN WHAT THEY DO. 26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless**. 27 RELIGION THAT GOD OUR FATHER ACCEPTS AS PURE AND FAULTLESS IS THIS: TO LOOK AFTER ORPHANS AND WIDOWS IN THEIR DISTRESS AND TO KEEP ONESELF FROM BEING POLLUTED BY THE WORLD.**

James 2:14-26 WHAT GOOD IS IT, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, IF SOMEONE CLAIMS TO HAVE FAITH BUT HAS NO DEEDS? CAN SUCH FAITH SAVE THEM? 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, FAITH BY ITSELF, IF IT IS NOT ACCOMPANIED BY ACTION, IS DEAD. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. 19 You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. 20 You foolish person, do you want evidence THAT FAITH WITHOUT DEEDS IS USELESS? 21 Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that HIS FAITH AND HIS ACTIONS WERE WORKING TOGETHER, AND HIS FAITH WAS MADE COMPLETE BY WHAT HE DID. 23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend. 24 YOU SEE THAT A PERSON IS CONSIDERED RIGHTEOUS BY WHAT THEY DO AND NOT BY FAITH ALONE. 25 In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous FOR WHAT SHE DID when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? 26 AS THE BODY WITHOUT THE SPIRIT IS DEAD, SO FAITH WITHOUT DEEDS IS DEAD.

James 4:17 SO WHOEVER KNOWS THE RIGHT THING TO DO AND FAILS TO DO IT, FOR HIM IT IS SIN.

1 John 3:22 And whatever we ask we receive from him, BECAUSE WE KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS AND DO WHAT PLEASES HIM.

2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, A WORKER who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

Revelation 1:3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HEAR, AND WHO KEEP WHAT IS WRITTEN IN IT, for the time is near.

Revelation 2:26 THE ONE WHO CONQUERS AND WHO KEEPS MY WORKS UNTIL THE END, to him I will give authority over the nations

God Bless You!

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u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 4 days ago
▲ 6 r/TrueChristian

Don’t just be "a hearer" of God’s Word— be "a doer" as well (James 2:14-26)

Matthew 7:21-27 “NOT EVERYONE WHO SAYS TO ME, ‘LORD, LORD,’ WILL ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, BUT THE ONE WHO DOES THE WILL OF MY FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 AND THEN WILL I DECLARE TO THEM, ‘I NEVER KNEW YOU; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WORKERS OF LAWLESSNESS.’ 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 AND EVERYONE WHO HEARS THESE WORDS OF MINE AND DOES NOT DO THEM WILL BE LIKE A FOOLISH MAN WHO BUILT HIS HOUSE ON THE SAND. 27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”

Matthew 12:50 For WHOEVER DOES THE WILL OF MY FATHER IN HEAVEN is my brother and sister and mother.

Luke 11:28 But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God AND KEEP IT!”

John 13:17 If you know these things, BLESSED ARE YOU IF YOU DO THEM.

Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus FOR GOOD WORKS, which God prepared beforehand, THAT WE SHOULD WALK IN THEM.

Romans 2:13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but THE DOERS OF THE LAW WHO WILL BE JUSTIFIED.

James 1:22-27 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. DO WHAT IT SAYS. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, BUT DOING IT—THEY WILL BE BLESSED IN WHAT THEY DO. 26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless**. 27 RELIGION THAT GOD OUR FATHER ACCEPTS AS PURE AND FAULTLESS IS THIS: TO LOOK AFTER ORPHANS AND WIDOWS IN THEIR DISTRESS AND TO KEEP ONESELF FROM BEING POLLUTED BY THE WORLD.**

James 2:14-26 WHAT GOOD IS IT, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, IF SOMEONE CLAIMS TO HAVE FAITH BUT HAS NO DEEDS? CAN SUCH FAITH SAVE THEM? 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, FAITH BY ITSELF, IF IT IS NOT ACCOMPANIED BY ACTION, IS DEAD. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. 19 You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. 20 You foolish person, do you want evidence THAT FAITH WITHOUT DEEDS IS USELESS? 21 Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that HIS FAITH AND HIS ACTIONS WERE WORKING TOGETHER, AND HIS FAITH WAS MADE COMPLETE BY WHAT HE DID. 23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend. 24 YOU SEE THAT A PERSON IS CONSIDERED RIGHTEOUS BY WHAT THEY DO AND NOT BY FAITH ALONE. 25 In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous FOR WHAT SHE DID when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? 26 AS THE BODY WITHOUT THE SPIRIT IS DEAD, SO FAITH WITHOUT DEEDS IS DEAD.

James 4:17 SO WHOEVER KNOWS THE RIGHT THING TO DO AND FAILS TO DO IT, FOR HIM IT IS SIN.

1 John 3:22 And whatever we ask we receive from him, BECAUSE WE KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS AND DO WHAT PLEASES HIM.

2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, A WORKER who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

Revelation 1:3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HEAR, AND WHO KEEP WHAT IS WRITTEN IN IT, for the time is near.

Revelation 2:26 THE ONE WHO CONQUERS AND WHO KEEPS MY WORKS UNTIL THE END, to him I will give authority over the nations

God Bless You!

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u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 4 days ago
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Don’t just be "a hearer" of God’s Word— be "a doer" as well (James 2:14-26)

Matthew 7:21-27 “NOT EVERYONE WHO SAYS TO ME, ‘LORD, LORD,’ WILL ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, BUT THE ONE WHO DOES THE WILL OF MY FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 AND THEN WILL I DECLARE TO THEM, ‘I NEVER KNEW YOU; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WORKERS OF LAWLESSNESS.’ 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 AND EVERYONE WHO HEARS THESE WORDS OF MINE AND DOES NOT DO THEM WILL BE LIKE A FOOLISH MAN WHO BUILT HIS HOUSE ON THE SAND. 27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”

Matthew 12:50 For WHOEVER DOES THE WILL OF MY FATHER IN HEAVEN is my brother and sister and mother.

Luke 11:28 But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God AND KEEP IT!”

John 13:17 If you know these things, BLESSED ARE YOU IF YOU DO THEM.

Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus FOR GOOD WORKS, which God prepared beforehand, THAT WE SHOULD WALK IN THEM.

Romans 2:13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but THE DOERS OF THE LAW WHO WILL BE JUSTIFIED.

James 1:22-27 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. DO WHAT IT SAYS. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, BUT DOING IT—THEY WILL BE BLESSED IN WHAT THEY DO. 26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless**. 27 RELIGION THAT GOD OUR FATHER ACCEPTS AS PURE AND FAULTLESS IS THIS: TO LOOK AFTER ORPHANS AND WIDOWS IN THEIR DISTRESS AND TO KEEP ONESELF FROM BEING POLLUTED BY THE WORLD.**

James 2:14-26 WHAT GOOD IS IT, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, IF SOMEONE CLAIMS TO HAVE FAITH BUT HAS NO DEEDS? CAN SUCH FAITH SAVE THEM? 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, FAITH BY ITSELF, IF IT IS NOT ACCOMPANIED BY ACTION, IS DEAD. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. 19 You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. 20 You foolish person, do you want evidence THAT FAITH WITHOUT DEEDS IS USELESS? 21 Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that HIS FAITH AND HIS ACTIONS WERE WORKING TOGETHER, AND HIS FAITH WAS MADE COMPLETE BY WHAT HE DID. 23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend. 24 YOU SEE THAT A PERSON IS CONSIDERED RIGHTEOUS BY WHAT THEY DO AND NOT BY FAITH ALONE. 25 In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous FOR WHAT SHE DID when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? 26 AS THE BODY WITHOUT THE SPIRIT IS DEAD, SO FAITH WITHOUT DEEDS IS DEAD.

James 4:17 SO WHOEVER KNOWS THE RIGHT THING TO DO AND FAILS TO DO IT, FOR HIM IT IS SIN.

1 John 3:22 And whatever we ask we receive from him, BECAUSE WE KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS AND DO WHAT PLEASES HIM.

2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, A WORKER who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

Revelation 1:3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HEAR, AND WHO KEEP WHAT IS WRITTEN IN IT, for the time is near.

Revelation 2:26 THE ONE WHO CONQUERS AND WHO KEEPS MY WORKS UNTIL THE END, to him I will give authority over the nations

God Bless You!

u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 6 days ago
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“The Time Has Come,” He Said. “The Kingdom Of God Has Come Near. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOOD NEWS!” (Mark 1:15)

Matthew 3:8 Produce fruit IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE.

Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “REPENT, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

Luke 5:32 I have not come to call the righteous, BUT SINNERS TO REPENTANCE.

Luke 13:3 I tell you, no! But UNLESS YOU REPENT, YOU TOO WILL ALL PERISH.

Luke 15:7 I tell you that in the same way there will be MORE REJOICING IN HEAVEN OVER ONE SINNER WHO REPENTS than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.

Luke 15:10 In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over ONE SINNER WHO REPENTS.

Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “REPENT AND BE BAPTIZED, EVERY ONE OF YOU, IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF YOUR SINS. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Acts 3:19 REPENT, THEN, AND TURN TO GOD, SO THAT YOUR SINS MAY BE WIPED OUT, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.

Acts 17:30 In the past God overlooked such ignorance, BUT NOW HE COMMANDS ALL PEOPLE EVERYWHERE TO REPENT.

James 4:8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. WASH YOUR HANDS, YOU SINNERS, AND PURIFY YOUR HEARTS, YOU DOUBLE-MINDED.

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, BUT EVERYONE TO COME TO REPENTANCE.

2 Corinthians 7:10 GODLY SORROW BRINGS REPENTANCE THAT LEADS TO SALVATION and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.

Revelation 3:19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. SO BE EARNEST AND REPENT.

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2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face AND TURN FROM THEIR WICKED WAYS, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Proverbs 1:23 REPENT AT MY REBUKE! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings.

Proverbs 28:13 Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, BUT THE ONE WHO CONFESSES AND RENOUNCES THEM FINDS MERCY.

Ezekiel 18:32 For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. REPENT AND LIVE!

u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 7 days ago
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What Does The Bible Say About: "WORLDLY VS. GODLY WISDOM"?

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Artificial Intelligence is present EVERYWERE, including in the churches, and the vast majority sees no harm in it. Instead of offering a sincere prayer to the Creator, many believers turn to their screens, to ask their questions or discuss their problems WITH A ROBOT. The growing acceptance of AI among Christians points to a complete shift in how spiritual guidance is perceived. Many church leaders embrace and promote AI as a necessity in this age of technology and progress, but God doesn’t see it that way…Worldly wisdom and godly wisdom are two contrasting concepts according to the Word of God...

1. Worldly Wisdom:

>· 1 Corinthians 1:19-21 For it is written: “I WILL DESTROY THE WISDOM OF THE WISE; THE INTELLIGENCE OF THE INTELLIGENT I WILL FRUSTRATE.” 20 Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? HAS NOT GOD MADE FOOLISH THE WISDOM OF THE WORLD? 21 FOR SINCE IN THE WISDOM OF GOD, THE WORLD THROUGH ITS WISDOM DID NOT KNOW HIM, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.

>· 1 Corinthians 3:19 FOR THE WISDOM OF THIS WORLD IS FOLLY WITH GOD. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,”

>· James 3:14-16 But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. SUCH WISDOM DOES NOT COME FROM ABOVE, BUT IS EARTHLY, UNSPIRITUAL, DEMONIC. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.

Characteristics of Worldly Wisdom:

· Self-Centered: Often seeks personal gain and recognition.

· Temporal Focus: Prioritizes success, power, and wealth in this life.

· Prideful: Relies on human intellect and achievements.

· Leads to Disorder: As noted in James, it results in jealousy, selfish ambition, and disorder.

Examples in Scripture:

· Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9): The builders sought to make a name for themselves, relying on their own understanding and defying God's command to fill the earth.

· Pharaoh's Hard Heart (Exodus 7-11): Despite witnessing God's power, Pharaoh's reliance on his own wisdom led to his downfall.

2. Godly Wisdom:

>· Colossians 2:2-3 That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together IN LOVE, to reach all the riches of FULL ASSURANCE OF UNDERSTANDING AND THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD'S MYSTERY, WHICH IS CHRIST, IN WHOM ARE HIDDEN ALL THE TREASURES OF WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE.

>· James 3:17 BUT THE WISDOM FROM ABOVE IS FIRST OF ALL PURE, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

>· 2 Corinthians 1:12 For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicity and godly sincerity, NOT BY EARTHLY WISDOM but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you.

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>· Proverbs 1:7 THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF KNOWLEDGE; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

>· Proverbs 2:6 FOR THE LORD GIVES WISDOM, from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

>· Proverbs 4:7 THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM IS THIS: GET WISDOM, and whatever you get, get insight.

>· Proverbs 9:10 THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

>· Proverbs 16:16 HOW MUCH BETTER TO GET WISDOM THAN GOLD! TO GET UNDERSTANDING IS TO BE CHOSEN RATHER THAN SILVER.

· Psalm 111:10 THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM; ALL THOSE WHO PRACTICE IT HAVE A GOOD UNDERSTANDING. His praise endures forever!

Characteristics of Godly Wisdom:

· God-Centered: Begins with reverence for God and His commandments.

· Eternal Perspective: Values spiritual growth and eternal life over temporary gains.

· Humble: Recognizes human limitations and the need for divine guidance.

· Produces Peace and Righteousness: Leads to a life marked by purity, peace, and good deeds.

Examples in Scripture:

· Solomon's Request (1 Kings 3:5-14): Solomon asked for wisdom to govern God's people, demonstrating humility and a desire to fulfill God's will.

· Daniel's Insight (Daniel 1:17-20): Daniel and his friends were endowed with wisdom from God, enabling them to excel in understanding and interpretation.

>Wisdom from the Spirit:

>· John 14:26 BUT THE HELPER, THE HOLY SPIRIT, WHOM THE FATHER WILL SEND IN MY NAME, HE WILL TEACH YOU ALL THINGS AND BRING TO YOUR REMEMBRANCE ALL THAT I HAVE SAID TO YOU.

>· 1 Corinthians 2:4-16 NOT IN PLAUSIBLE WORDS OF WISDOM, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 so that your faith might not rest IN THE WISDOM OF MEN BUT IN THE POWER OF GOD. 6 YET AMONG THE MATURE WE DO IMPART WISDOM, ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT A WISDOM OF THIS AGE OR OF THE RULERS OF THIS AGE, WHO ARE DOOMED TO PASS AWAY. 7 BUT WE IMPART A SECRET AND HIDDEN WISDOM OF GOD, WHICH GOD DECREED BEFORE THE AGES FOR OUR GLORY. 8 NONE OF THE RULERS OF THIS AGE UNDERSTOOD THIS, FOR IF THEY HAD, THEY WOULD NOT HAVE CRUCIFIED THE LORD OF GLORY. 9 But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”— 10 THESE THINGS GOD HAS REVEALED TO US THROUGH THE SPIRIT. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. 11 For who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received not the spirit of the world, BUT THE SPIRIT WHO IS FROM GOD, THAT WE MIGHT UNDERSTAND THE THINGS FREELY GIVEN US BY GOD. 13 AND WE IMPART THIS IN WORDS NOT TAUGHT BY HUMAN WISDOM BUT TAUGHT BY THE SPIRIT, INTERPRETING SPIRITUAL TRUTHS TO THOSE WHO ARE SPIRITUAL. 14 The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. 15 The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one. 16 “For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” BUT WE HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST.

>· 1 Corinthians 12:8 FOR TO ONE IS GIVEN THE WORD OF WISDOM THROUGH THE SPIRIT, AND TO ANOTHER THE WORD OF KNOWLEDGE ACCORDING TO THE SAME SPIRIT;

>· Colossians 1:9 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask THAT YOU MAY BE FILLED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF HIS WILL IN ALL SPIRITUAL WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING

Summary

According to the Scriptures, it is from God that we must seek wisdom and knowledge through prayer, study of Scripture, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. We can not trust in man, and certainly not in a robot (Ps.118:8/Ps.146:3/Is.2:22/Jer.17:5). As James 1:5 states, "IF ANY OF YOU LACKS WISDOM, LET HIM ASK GOD, WHO GIVES GENEROUSLY TO ALL WITHOUT REPROACH, AND IT WILL BE GIVEN TO HIM." This wisdom is essential for living a life that honors God and impacts the world positively, because the whole world lies under the power of the evil one (1 John 5:19). Artificial Intelligence has become an idol for a large percentage of humanity, while God/Jesus is faded into the background.

Anything that draws us away from God is a scheme of the devil, and artificial intelligence is one of them. Whoever has ears, let them hear (Matthew 13:9).

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u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 7 days ago
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Saved by Grace?? Sinners go to hell... Revelation 21:8/1 Corinthians 6:9/1 Corinthians 13:1-3

You say: “It is Christ that saves us. Nothing else matters without Him. That love comes as a RESULT of His presence in our hearts.”

Yes indeed, I agree... but not every believer possesses love for God and their neighbor in their heart (Mat.22:36-40), as I mentioned earlier... among the believers there are also murderers, pedophiles, rapists, thieves, liars, etc. who did not repent of their sins. Do you think they are saved just because they believe in Christ?

Repentance matters, Salvation is not without conditions...

Acts 3:19 REPENT, THEN, AND TURN TO GOD, SO THAT YOUR SINS MAY BE WIPED OUT, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.

Mark 1:15 The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. REPENT and believe the good news!”

Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “REPENT and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

1 John 3:6 NO ONE WHO ABIDES IN HIM KEEPS ON SINNING; NO ONE WHO KEEPS ON SINNING HAS EITHER SEEN HIM OR KNOWN HIM.

John 5:14 Afterward Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, “See, you are well! SIN NO MORE, that nothing worse may happen to you.”

John 8:11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, AND FROM NOW ON SIN NO MORE.”

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If faith alone in Jesus can save us, then Satan and his demons are also saved, because they, just like you and me, believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God...

Matthew 8:29 And behold, they cried out, “What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?”

Mark 3:11 And whenever the unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out,“You are the Son of God.”

Luke 4:41 And demons also came out of many, crying,“You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.

James 2:19 You believe that God is one; you do well. EVEN THE DEMONS BELIEVE—AND SHUDDER!

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You say: “So you think Jesus isn’t enough? That He lied?”

Jesus is enough... He has opened the Door to God’s Kingdom for everyone who wants to follow in His footsteps...

John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am THE WAY and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus told his disciples,“IF ANYONE WOULD COME AFTER ME, LET HIM DENY HIMSELF AND TAKE UP HIS CROSS AND FOLLOW ME.

1 Peter 2:21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, LEAVING YOU AN EXAMPLE, SO THAT YOU MIGHT FOLLOW IN HIS STEPS.

...follow in His steps

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Our Lord does not lie...MANY christians think they are saved by their faith alone, whereas the Lord says that sinners go to hell, and that ONLY A FEW ARE SAVED. That's the exact opposite...

Luke 13:22-28 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him,**“LORD, ARE ONLY A FEW PEOPLE GOING TO BE SAVED? ”He said to them, 24“MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW DOOR, BECAUSE MANY, I TELL YOU, WILL TRY TO ENTER AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO.25 Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Sir, open the door for us.’ “But he will answer,‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM.’**26 “Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’ 27 “But he will reply, **‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM. AWAY FROM ME, ALL YOU EVILDOERS!’**28 “There will be weeping there, and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves thrown out.

Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and ONLY A FEW FIND IT.

Revelation 3:4 “Yet you have A FEW people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me dressed in white, for they are worthy.

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You say: “Show us the Biblical passages (not just single verses) that explain your viewpoint that works and the Law, all done by us and not by Christ, are also required in full clear context.”

The Law for Christians is the New Testament and its Commandments...

1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, THAT WE KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS. And his commandments are not burdensome.

John 14:15 IF YOU LOVE ME, KEEP MY COMMANDS.

Matthew 22:36-40 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “‘LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ 40 ALL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS HANG ON THESE TWO COMMANDMENTS.”

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Even if our faith is as deep as the oceans, sinners and hardened hearts are going to hell...

Revelation 21:8 BUT THE COWARDLY, THE UNBELIEVING, THE VILE, THE MURDERERS, THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL, THOSE WHO PRACTICE MAGIC ARTS, THE IDOLATERS, AND ALL LIARS—THEY WILL BE CONSIGNED TO THE FIERY LAKE OF BURNING SULFUR. This is the second death.

1 Corinthians 6:9 OR DO YOU NOT KNOW THAT WRONGDOERS WILL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD? Do not be deceived: NEITHER THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL NOR IDOLATERS NOR ADULTERERS NOR MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN. –

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, BUT DO NOT HAVE LOVE, I AM ONLY A RESOUNDING GONG OR A CLANGING CYMBAL. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, BUT DO NOT HAVE LOVE, I AM NOTHING 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, BUT DO NOT HAVE LOVE, I GAIN NOTHING.

Matthew 25:31-46... the separation of the sheep and the goats. Hardened hearts go to hell.

Mark 10:17-31 The rich man goes to hell because he couldn't let go of his wealth

From the passages above, we can see that there are far more conditions attached to Salvation than you claim... False promises are the reason why only a few are saved. That is why it is important that we study the Bible every day, to prevent ourselves from believing the lies that lead us to ruin. Whether or not people believe in Jesus and His Word, sinners who do not repent will go to hell. Faith alone is not enough...

Acts 17:11 Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness AND EXAMINED THE SCRIPTURES EVERY DAY TO SEE IF WHAT PAUL SAID WAS TRUE.

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u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 12 days ago
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Luke 13:22-28 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, “LORD, ARE ONLY A FEW PEOPLE GOING TO BE SAVED?” He said to them, 24 “MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW DOOR, BECAUSE MANY, I TELL YOU, WILL TRY TO ENTER AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO. 25 Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Sir, open the door for us.’ “But he will answer, ‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM.’ 26 “Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’ 27 “But he will reply, ‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM. AWAY FROM ME, ALL YOU EVILDOERS!’ 28 “There will be weeping there, and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves thrown out.

Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and ONLY A FEW FIND IT.

Revelation 3:4 “Yet you have A FEW people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me dressed in white, for they are worthy.

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As in the days of Noah…

Matthew 24:37-39 AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH, SO IT WILL BE AT THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; 39 and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came AND TOOK THEM ALL AWAY. THAT IS HOW IT WILL BE AT THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN.

1 Peter 3:20 because they formerly did not obey, when God's patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, IN WHICH A FEW, THAT IS, EIGHT PERSONS, were brought safely through water.

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The Kingdom of God… faith is not enough

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Or do you not know that THE UNRIGHTEOUS WILL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD? Do not be deceived: neither THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL, NOR IDOLATERS, NOR ADULTERERS, NOR MEN WHO PRACTICE HOMOSEXUALITY, 10 NOR THIEVES, NOR THE GREEDY, NOR DRUNKARDS, NOR REVILERS, NOR SWINDLERS WILL INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Ephesians 5:5 For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is SEXUALLY IMMORAL OR IMPURE, OR WHO IS COVETOUS (THAT IS, AN IDOLATER), HAS NO INHERITANCE IN THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST AND GOD.

Matthew 5:20 For I say to you that UNLESS YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS SURPASSES THAT OF THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES, YOU WILL NOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, UNLESS ONE IS BORN OF WATER AND THE SPIRIT HE CANNOT ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

Revelation 21:8 But as for THE COWARDLY, THE FAITHLESS, THE DETESTABLE, AS FOR MURDERERS, THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL, SORCERERS, IDOLATERS, AND ALL LIARS, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

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Sanctification is not without conditions...

1. The Word of God: Scripture plays a vital role in sanctification, providing instruction, correction, and encouragement. Jesus prayed for His disciples, "SANCTIFY THEM BY THE TRUTH; YOUR WORD IS TRUTH" (John 17:17).

2. The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is the primary agent of sanctification, empowering believers to overcome sin and grow in holiness. Romans 8:13-14 states, "FOR IF YOU LIVE ACCORDING TO THE FLESH, YOU WILL DIE; BUT IF BY THE SPIRIT YOU PUT TO DEATH THE DEEDS OF THE BODY, YOU WILL LIVE. FOR ALL WHO ARE LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD ARE SONS OF GOD."

3. The Blood of Christ: The sacrificial death of Jesus is foundational to sanctification, providing the means for cleansing from sin and reconciliation with God. Hebrews 13:12 affirms, "AND SO JESUS ALSO SUFFERED OUTSIDE THE CITY GATE, TO SANCTIFY THE PEOPLE BY HIS OWN BLOOD."

4. Faith and Obedience: Believers are called to actively pursue holiness through faith and obedience to God's commands. 1 Peter 1:14-16 exhorts, "AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN, DO NOT CONFORM TO THE PASSIONS OF YOUR FORMER IGNORANCE. BUT JUST AS HE WHO CALLED YOU IS HOLY, SO BE HOLY IN ALL YOU DO, FOR IT IS WRITTEN: 'BE HOLY, BECAUSE I AM HOLY.'"

Matthew 18:8-9 “If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it from you; IT IS BETTER FOR YOU TO ENTER LIFE CRIPPLED OR LAME, THAN TO HAVE TWO HANDS OR TWO FEET AND BE CAST INTO THE ETERNAL FIRE. If your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it from you. IT IS BETTER FOR YOU TO ENTER LIFE WITH ONE EYE, THAN TO HAVE TWO EYES AND BE CAST INTO THE FIERY HELL.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-9 IT IS GOD’S WILL THAT YOU SHOULD BE SANCTIFIED: THAT YOU SHOULD AVOID SEXUAL IMMORALITY; 4 that each of you should LEARN TO CONTROL YOUR OWN BODY IN A WAY THAT IS HOLY AND HONORABLE, 5 NOT IN PASSIONATE LUST like the pagans, who do not know God; 6 and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister. THE LORD WILL PUNISH ALL THOSE WHO COMMIT SUCH SINS, AS WE TOLD YOU AND WARNED YOU BEFORE. 7 FOR GOD DID NOT CALL US TO BE IMPURE, BUT TO LIVE A HOLY LIFE. 8 THEREFORE, ANYONE WHO REJECTS THIS INSTRUCTION DOES NOT REJECT A HUMAN BEING BUT GOD, THE VERY GOD WHO GIVES YOU HIS HOLY SPIRIT. 9 Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other.

Romans 12:1 I call upon you, therefore, brethren, through the compassions of God, TO PRESENT YOUR BODIES A SACRIFICE -- LIVING, SANCTIFIED, ACCEPTABLE TO GOD -- your intelligent service;

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What's wrong with the wealthy believer when faith is enough?

Matthew 19:23 And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, IT IS HARD FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

Mark 10:25 IT IS EASIER FOR A CAMEL TO GO THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE THAN FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD.”

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The separation of the sheep and the goats is about believers who go to hell because of a lack of love for their neighbors (the Works).

Matthew 25:41-46 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO ARE CURSED, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ 44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ 45 “He will reply, ‘TRULY I TELL YOU, WHATEVER YOU DID NOT DO FOR ONE OF THE LEAST OF THESE, YOU DID NOT DO FOR ME.’ 46 “THEN THEY WILL GO AWAY TO ETERNAL PUNISHMENT, BUT THE RIGHTEOUS TO ETERNAL LIFE.”

Matthew 7:21 “NOT EVERYONE WHO SAYS TO ME, ‘LORD, LORD,’ WILL ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter.

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Repentance is an absolute necessity...

Luke 13:3 I tell you, no! But UNLESS YOU REPENT, YOU TOO WILL ALL PERISH.

Romans 2:4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended TO LEAD YOU TO REPENTANCE?

Acts 3:19 REPENT, THEN, AND TURN TO GOD, SO THAT YOUR SINS MAY BE WIPED OUT, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,

The Bible is full of passages telling us that we must repent of our sins, or else our fate will be the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, as described in Revelation 12:8 which speaks of those who have the faith. Matthew 25:31-46 is about believers who go to hell because they lacked love for their neighbors (the Works), even though that is the most important commandment imposed on a believer...

Matthew 22:37-40 JESUS REPLIED: “‘LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ 38 THIS IS THE FIRST AND GREATEST COMMANDMENT. 39 AND THE SECOND IS LIKE IT: ‘LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ 40 ALL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS HANG ON THESE TWO COMMANDMENTS.”

Luke 6:46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?

Sources: https://biblehub.com/

https://www.openbible.info/topics/

God Bless you!

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u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 16 days ago
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Luke 13:22-28 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, “LORD, ARE ONLY A FEW PEOPLE GOING TO BE SAVED?” He said to them, 24 “MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW DOOR, BECAUSE MANY, I TELL YOU, WILL TRY TO ENTER AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO. 25 Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Sir, open the door for us.’ “But he will answer, ‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM.’ 26 “Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’ 27 “But he will reply, ‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM. AWAY FROM ME, ALL YOU EVILDOERS!’ 28 “There will be weeping there, and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves thrown out.

Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and ONLY A FEW FIND IT.

Revelation 3:4 “Yet you have A FEW people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me dressed in white, for they are worthy.

-------------------------

As in the days of Noah…

Matthew 24:37-39 AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH, SO IT WILL BE AT THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; 39 and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came AND TOOK THEM ALL AWAY. THAT IS HOW IT WILL BE AT THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN.

1 Peter 3:20 because they formerly did not obey, when God's patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, IN WHICH A FEW, THAT IS, EIGHT PERSONS, were brought safely through water.

--------------------------

The Kingdom of God… faith is not enough

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Or do you not know that THE UNRIGHTEOUS WILL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD? Do not be deceived: neither THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL, NOR IDOLATERS, NOR ADULTERERS, NOR MEN WHO PRACTICE HOMOSEXUALITY, 10 NOR THIEVES, NOR THE GREEDY, NOR DRUNKARDS, NOR REVILERS, NOR SWINDLERS WILL INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Ephesians 5:5 For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is SEXUALLY IMMORAL OR IMPURE, OR WHO IS COVETOUS (THAT IS, AN IDOLATER), HAS NO INHERITANCE IN THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST AND GOD.

Matthew 5:20 For I say to you that UNLESS YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS SURPASSES THAT OF THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES, YOU WILL NOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, UNLESS ONE IS BORN OF WATER AND THE SPIRIT HE CANNOT ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

Revelation 21:8 But as for THE COWARDLY, THE FAITHLESS, THE DETESTABLE, AS FOR MURDERERS, THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL, SORCERERS, IDOLATERS, AND ALL LIARS, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

--------------------------

Sanctification is not without conditions...

1. The Word of God: Scripture plays a vital role in sanctification, providing instruction, correction, and encouragement. Jesus prayed for His disciples, "SANCTIFY THEM BY THE TRUTH; YOUR WORD IS TRUTH" (John 17:17).

2. The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is the primary agent of sanctification, empowering believers to overcome sin and grow in holiness. Romans 8:13-14 states, "FOR IF YOU LIVE ACCORDING TO THE FLESH, YOU WILL DIE; BUT IF BY THE SPIRIT YOU PUT TO DEATH THE DEEDS OF THE BODY, YOU WILL LIVE. FOR ALL WHO ARE LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD ARE SONS OF GOD."

3. The Blood of Christ: The sacrificial death of Jesus is foundational to sanctification, providing the means for cleansing from sin and reconciliation with God. Hebrews 13:12 affirms, "AND SO JESUS ALSO SUFFERED OUTSIDE THE CITY GATE, TO SANCTIFY THE PEOPLE BY HIS OWN BLOOD."

4. Faith and Obedience: Believers are called to actively pursue holiness through faith and obedience to God's commands. 1 Peter 1:14-16 exhorts, "AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN, DO NOT CONFORM TO THE PASSIONS OF YOUR FORMER IGNORANCE. BUT JUST AS HE WHO CALLED YOU IS HOLY, SO BE HOLY IN ALL YOU DO, FOR IT IS WRITTEN: 'BE HOLY, BECAUSE I AM HOLY.'"

Matthew 18:8-9 “If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it from you; IT IS BETTER FOR YOU TO ENTER LIFE CRIPPLED OR LAME, THAN TO HAVE TWO HANDS OR TWO FEET AND BE CAST INTO THE ETERNAL FIRE. If your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it from you. IT IS BETTER FOR YOU TO ENTER LIFE WITH ONE EYE, THAN TO HAVE TWO EYES AND BE CAST INTO THE FIERY HELL.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-9 IT IS GOD’S WILL THAT YOU SHOULD BE SANCTIFIED: THAT YOU SHOULD AVOID SEXUAL IMMORALITY; 4 that each of you should LEARN TO CONTROL YOUR OWN BODY IN A WAY THAT IS HOLY AND HONORABLE, 5 NOT IN PASSIONATE LUST like the pagans, who do not know God; 6 and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister. THE LORD WILL PUNISH ALL THOSE WHO COMMIT SUCH SINS, AS WE TOLD YOU AND WARNED YOU BEFORE. 7 FOR GOD DID NOT CALL US TO BE IMPURE, BUT TO LIVE A HOLY LIFE. 8 THEREFORE, ANYONE WHO REJECTS THIS INSTRUCTION DOES NOT REJECT A HUMAN BEING BUT GOD, THE VERY GOD WHO GIVES YOU HIS HOLY SPIRIT. 9 Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other.

Romans 12:1 I call upon you, therefore, brethren, through the compassions of God, TO PRESENT YOUR BODIES A SACRIFICE -- LIVING, SANCTIFIED, ACCEPTABLE TO GOD -- your intelligent service;

---------------------------

What's wrong with the wealthy believer when faith is enough?

Matthew 19:23 And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, IT IS HARD FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

Mark 10:25 IT IS EASIER FOR A CAMEL TO GO THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE THAN FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD.”

--------------------------

The separation of the sheep and the goats is about believers who go to hell because of a lack of love for their neighbors (the Works).

Matthew 25:41-46 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO ARE CURSED, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ 44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ 45 “He will reply, ‘TRULY I TELL YOU, WHATEVER YOU DID NOT DO FOR ONE OF THE LEAST OF THESE, YOU DID NOT DO FOR ME.’ 46 “THEN THEY WILL GO AWAY TO ETERNAL PUNISHMENT, BUT THE RIGHTEOUS TO ETERNAL LIFE.”

Matthew 7:21 “NOT EVERYONE WHO SAYS TO ME, ‘LORD, LORD,’ WILL ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter.

--------------------------

Repentance is an absolute necessity...

Luke 13:3 I tell you, no! But UNLESS YOU REPENT, YOU TOO WILL ALL PERISH.

Romans 2:4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended TO LEAD YOU TO REPENTANCE?

Acts 3:19 REPENT, THEN, AND TURN TO GOD, SO THAT YOUR SINS MAY BE WIPED OUT, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,

The Bible is full of passages telling us that we must repent of our sins, or else our fate will be the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, as described in Revelation 12:8 which speaks of those who have the faith. Matthew 25:31-46 is about believers who go to hell because they lacked love for their neighbors (the Works), even though that is the most important commandment imposed on a believer...

Matthew 22:37-40 JESUS REPLIED: “‘LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ 38 THIS IS THE FIRST AND GREATEST COMMANDMENT. 39 AND THE SECOND IS LIKE IT: ‘LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ 40 ALL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS HANG ON THESE TWO COMMANDMENTS.”

Luke 6:46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?

Sources: https://biblehub.com/

https://www.openbible.info/topics/

God Bless you!

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u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 16 days ago
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Luke 13:22-28 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, “LORD, ARE ONLY A FEW PEOPLE GOING TO BE SAVED?” He said to them, 24 “MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW DOOR, BECAUSE MANY, I TELL YOU, WILL TRY TO ENTER AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO. 25 Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Sir, open the door for us.’ “But he will answer, ‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM.’ 26 “Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’ 27 “But he will reply, ‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM. AWAY FROM ME, ALL YOU EVILDOERS!’ 28 “There will be weeping there, and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves thrown out.

Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and ONLY A FEW FIND IT.

Revelation 3:4 “Yet you have A FEW people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me dressed in white, for they are worthy.

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As in the days of Noah…

Matthew 24:37-39 AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH, SO IT WILL BE AT THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; 39 and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came AND TOOK THEM ALL AWAY. THAT IS HOW IT WILL BE AT THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN.

1 Peter 3:20 because they formerly did not obey, when God's patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, IN WHICH A FEW, THAT IS, EIGHT PERSONS, were brought safely through water.

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The Kingdom of God… faith is not enough

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Or do you not know that THE UNRIGHTEOUS WILL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD? Do not be deceived: neither THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL, NOR IDOLATERS, NOR ADULTERERS, NOR MEN WHO PRACTICE HOMOSEXUALITY, 10 NOR THIEVES, NOR THE GREEDY, NOR DRUNKARDS, NOR REVILERS, NOR SWINDLERS WILL INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Ephesians 5:5 For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is SEXUALLY IMMORAL OR IMPURE, OR WHO IS COVETOUS (THAT IS, AN IDOLATER), HAS NO INHERITANCE IN THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST AND GOD.

Matthew 5:20 For I say to you that UNLESS YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS SURPASSES THAT OF THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES, YOU WILL NOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, UNLESS ONE IS BORN OF WATER AND THE SPIRIT HE CANNOT ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

Revelation 21:8 But as for THE COWARDLY, THE FAITHLESS, THE DETESTABLE, AS FOR MURDERERS, THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL, SORCERERS, IDOLATERS, AND ALL LIARS, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

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Sanctification is not without conditions...

1. The Word of God: Scripture plays a vital role in sanctification, providing instruction, correction, and encouragement. Jesus prayed for His disciples, "SANCTIFY THEM BY THE TRUTH; YOUR WORD IS TRUTH" (John 17:17).

2. The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is the primary agent of sanctification, empowering believers to overcome sin and grow in holiness. Romans 8:13-14 states, "FOR IF YOU LIVE ACCORDING TO THE FLESH, YOU WILL DIE; BUT IF BY THE SPIRIT YOU PUT TO DEATH THE DEEDS OF THE BODY, YOU WILL LIVE. FOR ALL WHO ARE LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD ARE SONS OF GOD."

3. The Blood of Christ: The sacrificial death of Jesus is foundational to sanctification, providing the means for cleansing from sin and reconciliation with God. Hebrews 13:12 affirms, "AND SO JESUS ALSO SUFFERED OUTSIDE THE CITY GATE, TO SANCTIFY THE PEOPLE BY HIS OWN BLOOD."

4. Faith and Obedience: Believers are called to actively pursue holiness through faith and obedience to God's commands. 1 Peter 1:14-16 exhorts, "AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN, DO NOT CONFORM TO THE PASSIONS OF YOUR FORMER IGNORANCE. BUT JUST AS HE WHO CALLED YOU IS HOLY, SO BE HOLY IN ALL YOU DO, FOR IT IS WRITTEN: 'BE HOLY, BECAUSE I AM HOLY.'"

Matthew 18:8-9 “If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it from you; IT IS BETTER FOR YOU TO ENTER LIFE CRIPPLED OR LAME, THAN TO HAVE TWO HANDS OR TWO FEET AND BE CAST INTO THE ETERNAL FIRE. If your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it from you. IT IS BETTER FOR YOU TO ENTER LIFE WITH ONE EYE, THAN TO HAVE TWO EYES AND BE CAST INTO THE FIERY HELL.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-9 IT IS GOD’S WILL THAT YOU SHOULD BE SANCTIFIED: THAT YOU SHOULD AVOID SEXUAL IMMORALITY; 4 that each of you should LEARN TO CONTROL YOUR OWN BODY IN A WAY THAT IS HOLY AND HONORABLE, 5 NOT IN PASSIONATE LUST like the pagans, who do not know God; 6 and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister. THE LORD WILL PUNISH ALL THOSE WHO COMMIT SUCH SINS, AS WE TOLD YOU AND WARNED YOU BEFORE. 7 FOR GOD DID NOT CALL US TO BE IMPURE, BUT TO LIVE A HOLY LIFE. 8 THEREFORE, ANYONE WHO REJECTS THIS INSTRUCTION DOES NOT REJECT A HUMAN BEING BUT GOD, THE VERY GOD WHO GIVES YOU HIS HOLY SPIRIT. 9 Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other.

Romans 12:1 I call upon you, therefore, brethren, through the compassions of God, TO PRESENT YOUR BODIES A SACRIFICE -- LIVING, SANCTIFIED, ACCEPTABLE TO GOD -- your intelligent service;

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What's wrong with the wealthy believer when faith is enough?

Matthew 19:23 And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, IT IS HARD FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

Mark 10:25 IT IS EASIER FOR A CAMEL TO GO THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE THAN FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD.”

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The separation of the sheep and the goats is about believers who go to hell because of a lack of love for their neighbors (the Works).

Matthew 25:41-46 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO ARE CURSED, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ 44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ 45 “He will reply, ‘TRULY I TELL YOU, WHATEVER YOU DID NOT DO FOR ONE OF THE LEAST OF THESE, YOU DID NOT DO FOR ME.’ 46 “THEN THEY WILL GO AWAY TO ETERNAL PUNISHMENT, BUT THE RIGHTEOUS TO ETERNAL LIFE.”

Matthew 7:21 “NOT EVERYONE WHO SAYS TO ME, ‘LORD, LORD,’ WILL ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter.

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Repentance is an absolute necessity...

Luke 13:3 I tell you, no! But UNLESS YOU REPENT, YOU TOO WILL ALL PERISH.

Romans 2:4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended TO LEAD YOU TO REPENTANCE?

Acts 3:19 REPENT, THEN, AND TURN TO GOD, SO THAT YOUR SINS MAY BE WIPED OUT, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,

The Bible is full of passages telling us that we must repent of our sins, or else our fate will be the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, as described in Revelation 12:8 which speaks of those who have the faith. Matthew 25:31-46 is about believers who go to hell because they lacked love for their neighbors (the Works), even though that is the most important commandment imposed on a believer...

Matthew 22:37-40 JESUS REPLIED: “‘LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ 38 THIS IS THE FIRST AND GREATEST COMMANDMENT. 39 AND THE SECOND IS LIKE IT: ‘LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ 40 ALL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS HANG ON THESE TWO COMMANDMENTS.”

Luke 6:46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?

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https://www.openbible.info/topics/

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u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 16 days ago
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Luke 13:22-28 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, “LORD, ARE ONLY A FEW PEOPLE GOING TO BE SAVED?” He said to them, 24 “MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW DOOR, BECAUSE MANY, I TELL YOU, WILL TRY TO ENTER AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO. 25 Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Sir, open the door for us.’ “But he will answer, ‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM.’ 26 “Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’ 27 “But he will reply, ‘I DON’T KNOW YOU OR WHERE YOU COME FROM. AWAY FROM ME, ALL YOU EVILDOERS!’ 28 “There will be weeping there, and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves thrown out.

Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and ONLY A FEW FIND IT.

Revelation 3:4 “Yet you have A FEW people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me dressed in white, for they are worthy.

-------------------------

As in the days of Noah…

Matthew 24:37-39 AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH, SO IT WILL BE AT THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; 39 and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came AND TOOK THEM ALL AWAY. THAT IS HOW IT WILL BE AT THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN.

1 Peter 3:20 because they formerly did not obey, when God's patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, IN WHICH A FEW, THAT IS, EIGHT PERSONS, were brought safely through water.

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The Kingdom of God… faith is not enough

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Or do you not know that THE UNRIGHTEOUS WILL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD? Do not be deceived: neither THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL, NOR IDOLATERS, NOR ADULTERERS, NOR MEN WHO PRACTICE HOMOSEXUALITY, 10 NOR THIEVES, NOR THE GREEDY, NOR DRUNKARDS, NOR REVILERS, NOR SWINDLERS WILL INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Ephesians 5:5 For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is SEXUALLY IMMORAL OR IMPURE, OR WHO IS COVETOUS (THAT IS, AN IDOLATER), HAS NO INHERITANCE IN THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST AND GOD.

Matthew 5:20 For I say to you that UNLESS YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS SURPASSES THAT OF THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES, YOU WILL NOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, UNLESS ONE IS BORN OF WATER AND THE SPIRIT HE CANNOT ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

Revelation 21:8 But as for THE COWARDLY, THE FAITHLESS, THE DETESTABLE, AS FOR MURDERERS, THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL, SORCERERS, IDOLATERS, AND ALL LIARS, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

--------------------------

Sanctification is not without conditions...

1. The Word of God: Scripture plays a vital role in sanctification, providing instruction, correction, and encouragement. Jesus prayed for His disciples, "SANCTIFY THEM BY THE TRUTH; YOUR WORD IS TRUTH" (John 17:17).

2. The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is the primary agent of sanctification, empowering believers to overcome sin and grow in holiness. Romans 8:13-14 states, "FOR IF YOU LIVE ACCORDING TO THE FLESH, YOU WILL DIE; BUT IF BY THE SPIRIT YOU PUT TO DEATH THE DEEDS OF THE BODY, YOU WILL LIVE. FOR ALL WHO ARE LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD ARE SONS OF GOD."

3. The Blood of Christ: The sacrificial death of Jesus is foundational to sanctification, providing the means for cleansing from sin and reconciliation with God. Hebrews 13:12 affirms, "AND SO JESUS ALSO SUFFERED OUTSIDE THE CITY GATE, TO SANCTIFY THE PEOPLE BY HIS OWN BLOOD."

4. Faith and Obedience: Believers are called to actively pursue holiness through faith and obedience to God's commands. 1 Peter 1:14-16 exhorts, "AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN, DO NOT CONFORM TO THE PASSIONS OF YOUR FORMER IGNORANCE. BUT JUST AS HE WHO CALLED YOU IS HOLY, SO BE HOLY IN ALL YOU DO, FOR IT IS WRITTEN: 'BE HOLY, BECAUSE I AM HOLY.'"

Matthew 18:8-9 “If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it from you; IT IS BETTER FOR YOU TO ENTER LIFE CRIPPLED OR LAME, THAN TO HAVE TWO HANDS OR TWO FEET AND BE CAST INTO THE ETERNAL FIRE. If your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it from you. IT IS BETTER FOR YOU TO ENTER LIFE WITH ONE EYE, THAN TO HAVE TWO EYES AND BE CAST INTO THE FIERY HELL.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-9 IT IS GOD’S WILL THAT YOU SHOULD BE SANCTIFIED: THAT YOU SHOULD AVOID SEXUAL IMMORALITY; 4 that each of you should LEARN TO CONTROL YOUR OWN BODY IN A WAY THAT IS HOLY AND HONORABLE, 5 NOT IN PASSIONATE LUST like the pagans, who do not know God; 6 and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister. THE LORD WILL PUNISH ALL THOSE WHO COMMIT SUCH SINS, AS WE TOLD YOU AND WARNED YOU BEFORE. 7 FOR GOD DID NOT CALL US TO BE IMPURE, BUT TO LIVE A HOLY LIFE. 8 THEREFORE, ANYONE WHO REJECTS THIS INSTRUCTION DOES NOT REJECT A HUMAN BEING BUT GOD, THE VERY GOD WHO GIVES YOU HIS HOLY SPIRIT. 9 Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other.

Romans 12:1 I call upon you, therefore, brethren, through the compassions of God, TO PRESENT YOUR BODIES A SACRIFICE -- LIVING, SANCTIFIED, ACCEPTABLE TO GOD -- your intelligent service;

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What's wrong with the wealthy believer when faith is enough?

Matthew 19:23 And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, IT IS HARD FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

Mark 10:25 IT IS EASIER FOR A CAMEL TO GO THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE THAN FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD.”

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The separation of the sheep and the goats is about believers who go to hell because of a lack of love for their neighbors (the Works).

Matthew 25:41-46 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO ARE CURSED, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ 44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ 45 “He will reply, ‘TRULY I TELL YOU, WHATEVER YOU DID NOT DO FOR ONE OF THE LEAST OF THESE, YOU DID NOT DO FOR ME.’ 46 “THEN THEY WILL GO AWAY TO ETERNAL PUNISHMENT, BUT THE RIGHTEOUS TO ETERNAL LIFE.”

Matthew 7:21 “NOT EVERYONE WHO SAYS TO ME, ‘LORD, LORD,’ WILL ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter.

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Repentance is an absolute necessity...

Luke 13:3 I tell you, no! But UNLESS YOU REPENT, YOU TOO WILL ALL PERISH.

Romans 2:4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended TO LEAD YOU TO REPENTANCE?

Acts 3:19 REPENT, THEN, AND TURN TO GOD, SO THAT YOUR SINS MAY BE WIPED OUT, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,

The Bible is full of passages telling us that we must repent of our sins, or else our fate will be the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, as described in Revelation 12:8 which speaks of those who have the faith. Matthew 25:31-46 is about believers who go to hell because they lacked love for their neighbors (the Works), even though that is the most important commandment imposed on a believer...

Matthew 22:37-40 JESUS REPLIED: “‘LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ 38 THIS IS THE FIRST AND GREATEST COMMANDMENT. 39 AND THE SECOND IS LIKE IT: ‘LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ 40 ALL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS HANG ON THESE TWO COMMANDMENTS.”

Luke 6:46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?

Sources: https://biblehub.com/

https://www.openbible.info/topics/

God Bless you!

- ALSO WATCH @... SABBATH SEEKERS

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDa64FM87tVr_8t5zED7nmw

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u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 16 days ago
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Many teachers/believers omit Bible passages or invent new ones through so-called interpretation, so that the Bible conforms to their own lifestyle, rather than their lifestyle conforming to the Bible. Believing that we are “saved by faith alone” is an example of such a grave error that leads many to destruction. Sinners cannot enter God’s Kingdom!

That is why it is important that we read and study God’s Word ourselves, so that we can face the consequences of our fate. That we do not blindly trust what Christian leaders teach us, but that we test EVERYTHING, so that we may know the Truth.

Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.

There is only one Word of God, yet there are thousands of denominational divisions, each presenting the Scriptures as a different story, to the delight of those who do not take God’s Will seriously, ignoring that error leads to damnation.

2 Timothy 4:3-5 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. 5 But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.

God Bless you!

u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 23 days ago
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Romans 7:14-25 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. 15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17 As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18 For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19 For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. 20 Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. 21 So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22 For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; 23 but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. 24 What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? 25 Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.

u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 25 days ago
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‘I think I was born gay.’ That’s what people say when they try to understand why they have developed homosexual feelings towards their fellow man or woman. The truth however, can be found in Romans chapter 1 verse 21 to 32. Reading from verse 21 it says; For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened...

A few days ago, I was on Twitter and read an interesting post. A woman had written: Not believing in God is a crime that not even satan committed. Very true. The bible says in James chapter 2 verse 19; Even the demons believe in God, and shudder. So who is the atheist? He is simply someone who does not want to accept the truth about Jesus, because he is scared of the consequences of not walking with God. Thus, he pretends that he doesn’t know him. Therefore, he doesn’t have to fear death without Christ, he doesn’t have to fear the existence of hell and all the consequences that comes with living away from God.

As we read from verse 21, it tells us that we all know God. Whether we admit it or not, we do. For even the demons believe in him and shudder. So if satan himself acknowledges the presence of God, who then can call himself an atheist, but a liar?

Now let’s see the results of not giving glory to God by walking in the path of righteousness through Jesus Christ. Reading from verse 24 it says; Therefore, God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another.

This implies that when we choose to live apart from the way of God, the path of Jesus Christ, he abandons us to our sinful nature. The reason why we are able to keep still and not drown in certain kinds of immorality is because the Lord Jesus holds us up. He keeps us in his grips so we do not spiral out of control. It is not merely by our strength, upbringing, that we are able to live righteously. God helps us overcome sin when we make it a point to stop sinning. When we set our hearts on the things of God, and we fight for our salvation, he enables us to remain pure.

Reading from verse 26 it says; Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. Reading from verse 27 it adds; In the same way, the men abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another.

This is the origin of homosexuality and many other kinds of sin. We are left to drown in ours sins by God, when we continually remain in them and make no effort to be free of them. Romans chapter 8 verse 5 says that; Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with teh Spirit of God have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.

There is no sin that God cannot cure. We only have to take the first step; admit that we are helpless in our sin, and we want a way out. Secondly, we make genuine steps in abandoning that path that leads us into sin. Then God will take us seriously and reach out his hand to us and get us out of the pit of doom.

Romans 12 verse 2: Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. For the mind that is set on the desires of the flesh cannot be free of sin. Amen.

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u/Distinct_Seaweed_747 — 25 days ago