Every Word – The Tension Between Faith and Works
Don’t get the cart before the horse.
“They were judged every man according to their works.”
– Revelation 20:13 (KJV)
Don’t get the cart before the horse.
“They were judged every man according to their works.”
– Revelation 20:13 (KJV)
[Matthew 7:6] “Do not give what is holy to the dogs…” [Matthew 7:6]
Questioning God’s judgment? “Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust, also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.” – Psalm 37:3-5
He was prospered! “But Hezekiah gave no return for the benefit he received, because his heart was proud; therefore wrath came on him and on Judah and Jerusalem.” – 2 Chronicles 32:25 NASB
[Revelation 14:13] Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
[Judges 16:28] And Samson called unto the Lord, and said, O Lord God, Remember me.
You could suffer real damage. “Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.” – Ephesians 6:16 NKJV