The biggest mistake made by the religious elite is forgetting that God is Holy. "Holy" means sacred, consecrated, morally blameless...God expects no less from us.
It doesn't mean you have to become a Monk or enter a Convent; but if that's what it takes for you to be "morally blameless," you might want to consider it. As Jesus said, "If your eye offends, pluck it out; it's better to enter the kingdom with one eye, than to have two eyes and be cast into hell." (Matthew 18:9)
I heard it said on the radio today that over 80% of Americans believe they're going to "heaven." How many "morally blameless" people do you know? Even one?
Preachers are leading God's people astray. They have turned God into a "loving God," that would never hurt anyone, especially us. He is your "friend," he loves everyone, and his laws are just "recommendations" he hopes you will follow, but it's okay if you don't. All your sins past, present and future, have been forgiven. All together now, Kumbaya.
Do not be deceived:
God hasn't changed. He's the same yesterday, today and forever. He is Holy and he expects his children to be Holy. This is serious business. If you're not taking God and his word seriously, you do so at your own peril.
If you think God wants to meet you for a "beer," friend you on Facebook and be your BFF, you don't know God. He is Holy; the Alpha and Omega...He is God.
My greatest fear is disappointing God...what's your greatest fear?
Until you know, without a doubt, God is real...nothing else matters.
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