Every person must fit into one of these 4 categories: 1. Saved and know it. 2. Saved and don't know it. 3. Lost and know it. 4. Lost and don't know it. It's interesting (and important) to see what the Bible says about each group.
Demons in hell & satan himself agree He is the LORD, it's why they fear Him. So that acknowledgement alone will not grant eternal life, as He said in Matt 7:21.
We should begin by asking, "Do we WANT to do the will of the Father? Do we WANT to glorify Christ everyday?" Because those desires only come from Him. If we don't have that desire, we don't have Him. But His promise is that those who hunger & thirst for righteousness will be filled. (Matt 5:6) We can only cry out to Him.
When even our thoughts come under His scrutiny. When it's a narrow Way we walk daily, not just an uncomfortable outfit we put on once a week. When everything is for Him, by Him, & through Him - when He's not just some little "avenue" to glorify ourselves or some bandaid slapped over our lives. It's time for many people to rip the bandaids off & let their flesh endure the sting. I've known people who - quite innocently - thought they were "saved" because they agreed that Jesus is LORD.
Very great. I've been hearing this a lot lately. Well put.
You move like Piper.
Take it easy, Robert. I hope everything is going well for you and your family.
shinson83 1 year ago
Demons in hell & satan himself agree He is the LORD, it's why they fear Him. So that acknowledgement alone will not grant eternal life, as He said in Matt 7:21.
We should begin by asking, "Do we WANT to do the will of the Father? Do we WANT to glorify Christ everyday?" Because those desires only come from Him. If we don't have that desire, we don't have Him. But His promise is that those who hunger & thirst for righteousness will be filled. (Matt 5:6) We can only cry out to Him.
fruitofspirit 2 years ago
When even our thoughts come under His scrutiny. When it's a narrow Way we walk daily, not just an uncomfortable outfit we put on once a week. When everything is for Him, by Him, & through Him - when He's not just some little "avenue" to glorify ourselves or some bandaid slapped over our lives. It's time for many people to rip the bandaids off & let their flesh endure the sting. I've known people who - quite innocently - thought they were "saved" because they agreed that Jesus is LORD.
fruitofspirit 2 years ago 2