Pursue Holiness
Songs about Heaven are going through my mind today. Songs like “Heaven is Real” that New Journey sang or “Heaven is Where I’m Going” which I’ve really been enjoying from the Pfeifers. Just as Heaven is real, though, Hell is also real. I think people often forget that. Verses like “Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord” (Hebrews 12:14) often get overlooked as people like to think that, as long as they live a good life, they’ll make it. Have you ever thought about the fact that “a good life” does not automatically reflect holiness? You can live an outwardly decent life and yet have your heart be full of uncleanness and wickedness. In Matthew 23:26, Jesus told the Pharisees to “first cleanse the inside of the cup and dish, that the outside of them may be clean also.” I think we need to be reminded of this. There are many modern day Pharisees who harshly point out others’ faults but the reason is to make themselves look clean.
Brothers and Sisters, Jesus’ return is drawing nearer with each day that passes. Life is too short to indulge in sin, even for an instant. It may seem pleasurable at the time but the end certainly leads to death. If you desire eternal life with the one who loves you more than you could ever imagine, put away all uncleanness and ask God to give you a new heart, one that honors Him in everything. You will truly be happier and more fulfilled as you see Him at work in your life and you will be able to enter His presence full of joy, knowing that nothing will hinder your communication with Him. Sounds like Heaven on earth to me.
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