You lose your dog, and offer a reward. Next
thing you know, people are showing up on
your doorstep and asking for the reward. One
says he found your dog, and wants the reward.
You ask, where is my dog, and he says that he
let it go. Do you pay him?
One says he only thought he found the dog, but was not
sure. Do you pay him?
One says he did not believe you had a dog but wanted
the reward anyway. Do you pay him?
Another comes to your door and brings a cat, and
asks for the reward. Do you pay?
Another comes to your door and brings a dog, but
it is brown. Your dog is white, do you pay them?
Even if someone comes to your door with the correct
breed, still you will not pay the reward until YOUR
dog is brought home. Most people are very precise
about this.
Why is it people will think that any form of religion
will be acceptable to God. God has told us in The
Bible how we are to worship Him. Why do people
think they can worship any way that suits them, and
expect to be rewarded by God? The Bible is very specific
about the way we are to serve our God. Most people
ignore what is written in the word, but still want the
reward that is only promised to the faithful.
We know that God is not willing that any perish (2 Peter 3:9).
We must believe that Jesus is the Son of God and died on the cross
for our sins. (Acts 8:37). We must repent of our sins (Luke 13:3)
we must confess Jesus as Lord (Matthew 10:32) and we
must be baptized for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38; 22:16).
Then we must remain faithful and continue learning
(2 Peter 3:18). Let us help you on your spiritual journey.
May God bless you in your study of His word.
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By Carey Scott via the Madisonville Meteor January 9, 2008

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