Isaiah 45:20 Ignorant are those who carry about idols of wood, who pray to gods that cannot save. NIV
People may not literally bow down to idols of wood and stone like in ancient days (though more and more in the U.S. are literally doing that with shrines built in their own homes), but we do have gods none the less. Our gods are currency and power, fame and good looks, business prowess and intellect.
Think about what the most important thing in your life is. Think about how you would feel if that were ripped away. Most of us probably think our families and loved ones are the most important, but our actions speak louder than our hearts deception. How much time do you spend at the office trying to squeeze the last dollar; how much time do you spend cultivating relationships that will more you up or bring you position; how much effort do you put into learning more, without learning real truth?
Sad to say that our ignorance is killing us. We keep praying (hoping, wishing, focusing on) things that can bring us nothing lasting. When you die, the Bible says you brought nothing into the world and can take nothing out. God's Word tells us that we cannot exist in God's presence if there is anything, even the smallest amount, of wickedness in us.
The only way to find a real savior is to turn to God Himself. God provided a way of salvation through Jesus Christ. It's really through ignorance that we keep looking for salvation everywhere else. Don't be ignorant any more.
Pastor Tom
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If God wanted to he could stop being so picky and forgive people in the afterlife.
I understand though that he can't openly say this right now for disciplinary reasons. The threat of punishment wouldn't work anymore.
I believe it is for our protection that God has waited and that he provided a way for salvation. It's not his fault that we as humans blew it and allowed evil to infect us.
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