“Take it on faith.”
We hear that assertion, and we know what it means.
“You can believe me. I don’t need to offer any further proof.”
Or do we? How does this sound?
“The water pump works. Take it on faith.” Or, “Your retirement package is a sure thing. Take it on faith.”
Or how about this doozie, “God wouldn’t keep you from heaven. Take it on faith.”
Ouch! We must do due diligence, check out the backstory, make sure all the pins are aligned before we send the bowling ball down the lane.
Here are 3 Conditions that Determine Our Salvation:
Condition #1:
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.” (Matthew 7:21)
We can say we are saved, but what do our actions reveal? Have we changed our behavior to imitate the life of Jesus?
Condition #2:
“But be doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” (James 1:22)
Showing up on Sundays for the pastor’s sermon is great, but do we live out the lesson during the week?
Condition #3:
“And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.” (Acts 5:32)
The author, Paul, is talking about how “We must obey God rather than men” (v. 29, ESV). We must make the choice that Jesus would make.
Now back to our initial statement that we can “take it on faith.” Faith is the crux of how Christianity works, but we also read that “faith without works is dead” (James 2:26, NASB).
Now is our time. Let’s get busy for the Lord. It’s not just our heart but our feet that help us reach our final destination.
(Verses from the NKJV)
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