How do I get eternal life? How does a person make it to heaven? If I died today and stood before God and he asked my why I should get in, what would I say?
It all comes down to putting my trust in Christ as my Leader and Forgiver. My ways that go against God, do not work. It makes sense that the one who made me and the one who knows me can show me how to live. I trust him. I surrender my ways to him. God is my Lord and Savior, Leader and Forgiver. See Romans 10:9-13.
The rich religious ruler was better than most. He would have memorized the entire old testament. He held a position of leadership in the religious system of the day. Yet he did not trust the instruction of Jesus. He rejected Christ as Lord and Savior. See Luke 18:18-23.
Following Jesus is different than following the rules, traditions and practices of religious organizations.
I have no hope if I knowingly and willingly live my life in ways that are against God. Intentional sin is a deal breaker. I cannot follow Christ and intentionally live in opposition to what Christ wants me to do. See Hebrews 10:26. Yet there are Christians who live in sin and still make it to heaven. See I Corinthians 3:3, 15. Only God knows if Christians living in sin are carnal Christians or not even Christians.
I will sin and confess everyday of my life. But I intend to live my life as a follower of Christ. Jesus is my Leader.
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