Why Not Believe God Too?

Good News – January 2011 – Grace & Truth Magazine

THIS NEW YEAR
Why Not Believe God Too?

Life is full of warnings: the flashing lights at a railroad crossing, the screaming whistle of an approaching train, and signs of warning such as Sharp Curve Ahead, Danger High Voltage and Do Not Enter. When we hear a police siren we quickly get out of the way. Yet when God warns us to “flee from the coming wrath” (Matthew 3:7 NIV ) we are indifferent. Isn’t God’s warning more important than any of these others?

If the warning label on the bottle says Poison, we are careful with its contents. If the health authorities say the water is contaminated, we stop drinking it. Yet when God tells us that “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23), we go right on sinning.

If a painter puts up a sign that warns Wet Paint, we do not touch. If we see a No Trespassing sign, we stay away. But when God tells us that “the soul who sins ... will die” (Ezekiel 18:20), we continue to sin.

If a doctor says a person has a contagious disease, we stay away. If a sporting event requires a ticket, we buy one. Yet when Jesus says, “No one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again” (John 3:3), we disregard His Word.

If a sign says “Free Sample,” we make sure we get one. But when the Bible says that “the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23), we reply, “Not now,” even though we desperately need it. That is why so many people are lost forever!

“We accept man’s testimony, but God’s testimony is greater ... And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life” (1 John 5:9-12). We respond to men’s warnings. Why not God’s? We can tell you more.

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