Posted by
Ikester on Thursday, February 04, 2010 4:39:05 PM
"The way we can be sure we know Him is if we are obeying His commands. Anyone who says, 'I know Him,' but doesn't obey His commands is a liar --- the truth is not in him. But if someone does what He says, then truly love for God has been brought to its goal in Him. This is how we are sure that we are united with Him. A person who claims to be continuing in union with Him ought to conduct his life the way He did." 1 John 1:3-6 Jewish New Testament
"Anyone who claims to be in this light while hating his brother is still in the dark. The person who keeps loving his brother remains in the light, and there is nothing in him that could make him trip." 1 John 1:9-10 Jewish New Testament
No explanation needed. You are either doing what He commands or you aren't. Don't be fooled into believing that heaven awaits you when you die if your lifestyle does not look like His. This is why He requires repentance. Repentance is turning away from sin by turning our back on it and then walking toward Him for the rest of our lives. He makes it all possible by living inside our life and empowering us to do what pleases Him. This is the only place where real peace and joy are found.