Being a Faithful Christian Is A Way of Life

I can't live a perfect life; there are too many rules to follow. This is the way many people feel today. As Christians we must help them to understand that Christians don't live a perfect life; they live a forgiven life. In Acts 22:16, we read about Paul who persecuted the church, yet was forgiven. In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus tells us that all that labor and are heavy laden should come to Him, take His yoke, and learn of Him, then we can find rest unto our soul. In 1 John 5:3-4, we are told that God's commandments are not grievous, and if we are born of God, our faith will help us overcome the world.

Some will ask if God is just waiting for them to mess up so He can zap them. This is far from the truth. 1 Timothy 2:4 tells us that God wants all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. In 2 Peter 3:9, we are told that the Lord is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Also, when we are tempted, God has promised that there is always a way to escape from the temptation (1 Cor. 10:13).

Lets look at some parables in Matthew chapter 25 where Jesus taught three different lessons about heaven. In each lesson there were only two outcomes: success or failure.

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Mark Carpenter

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