Sunday, March 9, 2008

Not All Religions Lead to Heaven

Many people believe that in the end it doesn't matter which religion you follow, you'll get to heaven anyway. But Matthew 7:13-14 says, "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." And verses 21-23 of the same chapter say: "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity."

One isn't necessarily following Christ by joining a religion that professes to believe in Him. To know which religion to join: ask God.

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