It all starts here. If you don't "fear" the Lord, you will not obey his commandments; without obedience, there is no life and blessing...only death and cursing. "The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death." (Proverbs 14:27)
Preachers today, preach a God who loves everyone and would never hurt anyone. Don't be "afraid," they say; God is your friend (okay, all together now, "What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and grief to bear...") It's a great sound-bite that fills the pews and collection plate; but it's a myth, lie or misconception. Remember, just because everyone believes something is true, doesn't make it truth.
If you're a child of God, he is your heavenly Father...not your BFF. And, while "Progressives" have changed the family structure, God hasn't changed; nor has he changed his mind about obedience and disobedience. If you think children should obey their parents, why is it okay for you to disobey your heavenly Father?
Until you understand who God is; until you know, without a doubt, God is real, you will not fear him or obey him...and that's a dangerous road to travel.
Do you think you can live life anyway you want without consequences?
Sorry to be so brash, but this is important for the saving of your soul.
If you're living a life of sin and disobedience to God and his word, you should be afraid, be very afraid; because the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23).
And so I say again, "Until you know, without a doubt, God is real...nothing else matters."
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