Most of us fall into one of three categories: those still on a quest to please God, those who have given up trying because they realized they cannot accomplish what they’re being told pleases God, and those who don’t even bother trying in the first place because the task seems too daunting. How would each of those groups be affected if we found out those “tasks”—the things we think impress...
We are busy. Distracted. Consumed with this present life. Comfortable to rest on a foundation built with many assumptions. Stop. Take a moment. Consider some “what if” scenarios.
Six years ago I had a near-death experience that shook me to my core. Why? It was because I assumed that I was a good Christian because I was doing all I thought was required of me. In the horrible moments when I felt life slipping away, the realization that I had completely missed it hit home—hard. That feeling is simply indescribable with mere words. An agonizing scream would be much more appropriate.
Think you’re good enough to go to Heaven? You might want to think again. Two groups of people in the Bible were absolutely convinced they were doing everything right, but they were gravely mistaken. They vehemently protested, but their argument fell flat. There were no second chances, no do-overs, and no excuses. How do you know you’re not one of them? Find out now.