Next, God calls up the wicked:
"What are you up to, quoting my laws,
talking like we are good friends?
You never answer the door when I call;
you treat my words like garbage..."
MATTHEW 7:21 (NCV)
Not all those who say ‘You are our Lord’ will enter the kingdom of heaven. The only people who will enter the kingdom of heaven are those who do what my Father in heaven wants.
THE ESSENCE
All our God talk is basically useless if it’s not backed up with action.
DAILY FODDER
Agree or disgree? The most agregious evil in the world is done by people who talk about how God is on their side.
PRAYER
Glorious God, I'm grateful that you are communicative. Forgive us for talking like we are best friends with you while ignoring your pleas for the refugees, displaced, and hungry. We support government policies that ignore your prorities for justice and care for the poor. Help me to match my words and actions so that your kingdom can thrive even now. As you renew me I trust that many lives will be transformed through Christ, too. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
