HEAVEN IS NOT FOR GOOD PEOPLE,ONLY ONE THING IS NEEDED
By Rev.Michael Benson Ajayi
Luke 18:21 "All these I have kept since I was a boy," he said. NIV
Luke 18:21 "All these I have kept since I was a boy," he said. NIV
The young man’s claims about keeping the commandments where obviously untrue and yet Jesus did not condemn him for it. No human being can keep the 613 commandments of Moses. Those folks who derive joy from intimidating others with their piety while claiming to keep the commandments have simply devised an ingenious way to conceal lies and deceit under the cloak of organized religion but not for long Eccl 7:20”There is not a righteous man on earth who does what is right and never sins” this includes Revs,bishops,primates,archbishops,deacons,imams,gurus,pastors, daddy G.Os etc.
Jesus tested the young religious businessman on the area of priorities: God is to be put above all in our lives at all times. Ex 20:3 NIV , and also on covetousness, the law says "Thou shall not covet..." (Ex. 20:17). Very often we are shown tough love by our lord through life’s circumstances whenever we position ourselves above correction. This was exemplified by Jesus' answer to the businessman when He told him to sell whatsoever he had and give the proceeds to the needy (Vs21) . This was not intended to embarrass this young man or make him poor, but it was an act of love and intended for his own good. Money had taken God’s place in his heart and it had to be dethroned before he could have a meaningful relationship with Jesus .
There was one thing missing in this young man’s life and it is, faith ( a total reliance on God) without which no man can please God. He had more confidence in his wisdom than in the gift of grace through Christ . So many people are making the same error today. They have more confidence in there religious devotion instead of God..Those claiming to be good are living in denial. We can’t be saved until we acknowledge our weaknesses. An individual must acknowledge his or her sins to be saved.
A gift is of no value until received likewise God has provided a one way ticket for the salvation of mankind, everyone has been justified freely by God's grace. That does not mean everyone is saved. Grace alone cannot save a person. Although the price has been paid for the sins of the whole world, only those who receive it by faith will benefit from the salvation that Jesus freely offers . Receive grace as you read this now for an undeniable encounter with God that would confirm your place in heaven as you receive Jesus Christ as your lord . Amen.
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