Self-righteousness
Now to the one who works, pay is not considered a gift, but something owed. But to the one who does not work, but believes on Him who declares the ungodly to be righteous, his faith is credited for righteousness. Romans 4:4,5
Have you ever heard this comment: 'I think God owes me!' I have, and it is usually spoken by a self-righteous individual who assumes something they have done equates to rights when it comes to eternity. There is no faith only a belief 'I am good enough!'
How will this person fare when told that the rules are: ' what did you do with Jesus Christ!'
Angry rejection? Yes! What is needed is a revelation of grace in salvation.
People who work hard, care for others, experience life's hard knocks all fit this profile. Yet they are not able to write the rule book, they are not God.
Paul has already told us in chapter 3: 10 there is no one righteous, not even one.
Our rules are not the governing factor, we are not God.
To be able to understand the truth a large dose of humility is required and only God can provide that. Only God has the ability to soften hearts and break through barriers. My responsibility is to pray. Amen!
Salvation belongs to our God. It is His commodity! Therefore He controls it. Prayer is my commodity and I need to apply it, practice it without ceasing. Amen!
Have you ever heard this comment: 'I think God owes me!' I have, and it is usually spoken by a self-righteous individual who assumes something they have done equates to rights when it comes to eternity. There is no faith only a belief 'I am good enough!'
How will this person fare when told that the rules are: ' what did you do with Jesus Christ!'
Angry rejection? Yes! What is needed is a revelation of grace in salvation.
People who work hard, care for others, experience life's hard knocks all fit this profile. Yet they are not able to write the rule book, they are not God.
Paul has already told us in chapter 3: 10 there is no one righteous, not even one.
Our rules are not the governing factor, we are not God.
To be able to understand the truth a large dose of humility is required and only God can provide that. Only God has the ability to soften hearts and break through barriers. My responsibility is to pray. Amen!
Salvation belongs to our God. It is His commodity! Therefore He controls it. Prayer is my commodity and I need to apply it, practice it without ceasing. Amen!
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