WORKING MIRACLES IS NOT A GUARANTEE FOR ACCESS INTO HEAVEN

 

By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi 

Matt 7:22-23 KJV “Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?  And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”

      It is interesting to know that prophets and miracle workers who are often celebrated are at the risk of not making heaven along with persons who do not meet with God’s standard for salvation. There greatest undoing is the misconception of the principle of salvation by grace, where human effort is of no relevance but an absolute trust in the finished redemptive work of Jesus Christ on the cross.

       The prophetic office is sacred and it demands very strict discipline. Elisha refused an offering from a highly-placed foreign public officer (2kings5:16) a rare occurrence among today’s prophets with their claims of working in the so-called ‘anointing for high favour’ contrary to God’s instructions (Isaiah1:23). Elijah preferred trekking  instead of being seen in the same vehicle with Ahab which would have boosted his ego before his peers ( 1Kings18:44-46).He walked by faith . Faith is often consistent with logic or common sense Isaiah 1:18"Come now, let us reason together," says the Lord” therefore , prophets must expose themselves to logical scrutiny.

      Neglecting a logical approach to scriptures opens the door to deceit and satanic manipulations .One of such is the Post Hoc fallacy. It is the assumption that every seemingly good occurrence in the life of  followers are  approved of God and a result of the prophet’s  miraculous powers and so he takes the credit thus :promoting his or her infinitesimal ministry above the ministry of the word of God. But this is not the truth. All breakthroughs and prosperity are not necessarily divine ,some are Satan's snare leading to destruction (Psalm 78:29-32) This is why despite the large congregations in Nigeria , corruption is on the increase due to the promotion of prosperity outside righteousness by many preachers .  

        God is good to all irrespective of our religious affiliation Matthew 5:45.The Post Hoc fallacy is therefore a trap  set by these individuals and they eventually become victims  (2Timothy 3:13) .It is only those committed to the father’s will that are guaranteed a place in  heaven (Matthew 7:21 KJV) and the will of the father is that everyone who sees the Son and believes in and cleaves to and trusts in and relies on Him should have eternal life, and will be raised up [from the dead] at the last day( John 6:40).

       Evidently, these prophets in Matthew7:22-23, failed because they were more interested in promoting personal ego than teaching on how to receive eternal life in Jesus Christ . They deemphasize the need for a personal one-of-a-kind relationship with God through faith(2Peter.2:19) and pursuit of righteous ideals . . 
         God is only glorified through the testimonies of repentant souls borne out of genuine faith in Christ. The scriptures in Galatians 5:19-21 is the litmus test for a genuine prophet . 
Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Ghost and power for stability , productivity  and steady growth in faith and wisdom  in Jesus name.  .

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