Subject: What is the full meaning of Good Works |
Bible Note: Thanks for the info! It is obvious that God is indeed drawing you into a relationship with Him. The following is sobering advice from King David, a true friend of God and a man after God's own heart. May you seek Him in like Manner! "As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever." 1 Chronicles 28:9 When some people consider Christianity, too often they get the cart before the horse. They think that in order to BE a Christian one must DO Christ-like things. So, they try to follow the example of Jesus in their thoughts and actions. While this is admirable, it will not earn any favor with God. For God loves us just as we are- sinners. Hank pretty well summed it all up for you, echoing the Scriptures I asked you to look at. There is NOTHING that we have to DO to earn God's Grace - that's what is So AMAZING! (and so contrary to everything we have been taught by society! But remember that God's ways are NOT our ways.) I commend a great book to you by Max Lucado called "In the Grip of Grace". I found this to be a wonderful explanation of what God has DONE to make a WAY (Jesus) for US to COME to HIM!!!! Many blessings on your journey. Those that rest in the saftey of His shadow must walk behind Him. (This is the 9-1-1 RESCUE call to God - PSALM 91:1!) Mommapbs |