Rain falls, waves rise, and storms comeβbut I do not reach for wealth or praise. I reach only for Him. This is my life laid bare: I still do good even to those who hurt me through prayers, standing firm in truth, and holding fast to the One who never lets go.
THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS
TO BE UNDER GRACE
Jesus never said βyou no longer need to keep the lawβ
He said if you β€οΈ Me keep My commandments
(LAW = β€οΈ of GOD)
Andβ¦
When (not if) you fail I will forgive you
(GRACE)
Andβ¦
Endure till the end to receive eternal life
(SALVATION)
@_JessicaLawren Human logic says: βThe promise equals the cost.β
Godβs Word says: βThe glory is greater than any cost.β
No trial, loss, or struggle can ever measure up to what He has prepared for you.
(Romans8:18/2 Corinthians 4:17)
@SatoshiCryptic Yes.Moving from a 5average to a 7good is very achievable thru consistent,correct practice.Most limitations are not permanent barrier,they only set your max potential,not your ability to improve. In short,Talent gives you a headstart,but practice determines how far you actually go
Jesus says clearly: If your goodness, obedience, and righteousness are only like theirs β outward, visible, rule-keeping only β it is NOT ENOUGH. You cannot enter Godβs kingdom with that kind of righteousness alone . (Matthew 5:20)
One sure way to
NEVER ENTER THE KINGDOM
is this:
IF YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS
IS LESS THAN THE PHARISEES
Matt 5:20
For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
When God puts truth in your heart, you cannot stay silent. If you try to hide it, suppress it, or not speak it β it burns you from within. You will be restless, heavy, and in pain until you speak it out. True truth-tellers have no choice β silence is agony. (Jeremiah 20:7-9)
Should not the shepherds feed the flocks?.....
...................You have never protected the weak ones or healed the sick ones or bandaged those that get hurt. You let them wander off and never look for those that get lost. You are cruel and mean to my sheep.
Ezekiel 34:2,4