Many people and a number of religions, believe that works will get you to Heaven. Is this biblical? Absolutely not.
Ephesians 2:8 - 9 for by Grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God , not of Works, lest anyone should boast.
John 3:16, for God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Romans 10 :13 for whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Okay so where do works fit in? Are they necessary? to find out for sure let us go back to the Bible.
James 2: 26 ,For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also,
James 2 1:17, Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
Matthew 5: 16, Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father in Heaven.
So now we see what the Bible says. If works are a part of what we need to do, what kind? The answer is simple. as the Bible tells us in Galatians 5 22:23 the answer is plain. This is a very good example of where to start.
Galatians 5 22 - 23, the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering (patience) kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, against such there is no law.
Colossians 3 : 23, whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.
These verses are examples of how we can reflect the light of Jesus to everyone we meet. Reflect on these verses every day, and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you and to help you. God bless you and your family. Praise The Lord!
Remember Jesus loves you.
Prayer of Salvation.
Lord Jesus, please forgive all of my sins, and come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve Only You.
Praise the Lord!
Amen
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