Caution….Wrong Ways To Heaven

These are the wrong ways to Heaven and eternal life with God Almighty:

"I am a good person"

I hope you are, but deep inside of us we are not good. When we were children we were never taught how to do bad things. We did bad things because we are sinners. In comparison with a Holy God we are unholy sinners. Our good is not enough to merit the graces of God and to impress Him somehow.

"Heaven is a state of mind" 

Heaven is actually a place. Sure it is full of joy, peace, and bliss. But it is actually the dwelling place of God. It is much more than a state of mind.

"All roads lead to Heaven"

The Bible teaches that there are only two roads that we travel. One road will lead us to destruction (Hell) and one road will lead us to Heaven. We must decide what our destination will be. Then get the proper directions for our destination. Sure many people travel their own journey to come to a knowledge of Jesus Christ the one and only savior, but the truth doesn't change--Jesus Christ is still the only doorway into the gates of Heaven.

"I believe in God"

Even the demons believe in God. But we must obey God, turn from our sin and follow Him. Believing in God should not just be a mental assent. God is looking for those who will follow him and not just believe him intellectually.

"I am religious"

Some religions are good and some religions are bad. Religion will never save our soul. Only God can save our soul. We must follow God's truth and not a man made tradition. Religion is man's work or attempt to get to God, but salvation is God's work to get to man.

"My good outweighs my bad"

How much good would we have to do? We are born sinners. If you were to make an omelet for your friends would you sneak in a rotten egg. No. Our good is like a rotten egg to God. Our good deeds will never obligate God to let us into his Holy Heaven.

"I believe in reincarnation"

After we die we stand before God for our judgment. We do not get another chance. We do not come back into this world to try again or to achieve some kind of level. We must choose to obey and follow God's authority as The Creator while we are living. Do not be deceived by this so called option.  Know that God is a real being and NOT an impersonal force of power.  God has power, but is a being.  We too have power to choose freely, or power to choose God.  It is wise to know these things now, not after when it is too late to change your mind.  

"I go to church"

Each church may teach different things that are contrary to the Bible's truth on salvation. Even if a church teaches the truth about salvation through Jesus Christ alone we still have to believe, receive and follow Jesus into eternal life by being born by His Spirit. Every person has to choose to repent from their sins and follow God by trusting and obeying God.

"I have faith"

Everyone lives with some measure of faith. We trust that the chair we sit on will hold us up. That is a natural faith. But saving faith is an act of our will to totally trust, cling and rely upon the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. And then we must by faith follow God allowing Him to guide and direct us as we grow in our relationship with Him.

"I was water baptized when I was a child"

Our decision to follow God and obey God is not a one time moment or event. Our relationship with God is a day by day acknowledgment of His grace and truth living on the inside of us changing our desires for His glory.

Ask yourself...

What road am I on?

Where are my life choices leading me?

Am I trusting in something I want to believe or in something that is true according to God’s Word?

Am I willing to evaluate my lifestyle and be responsible for my choices?

Am I willing to learn about Jesus Christ as He claims to be the only way to God the Father?

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Jesus, the Messiah, is the only way to God (His Father, our Father if we choose) in Heaven (click here)