before the Lord (Isaiah ch.64) and I am unable to justify myself before the Lord by my works (Romans Ch.3 V20) how do I make myself right before the Lord so I can go to heaven? The Bible mentions Abraham who was a man loaded with good works and he had plenty to boast about but not before God as the Lord will not credit any one with salvation in exchange for good works. What are we to do when so many people think that their works will save them??
2007-01-08 15:48:45 · 11 answers · asked by mandbturner3699 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the only way we can make ourselves right before the Lord is taking on the Righteousness of Christ- how can we do that? Admit that we are not righteous, that we are sinners, accept Jesus' death on the cross for our payment for sin. Repent and turn from your sins and believe that Jesus can make you knew. WE cannot make ourselves right, that is why Jesus came to earth.
2007-01-08 17:32:25 · answer #1 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No 'if' about it! Your (and my) righteousness is as filthy rags. We cannot do anything to make ourselves righ before God and earn a place in heven.
Abraham believed God and it was counted to him as righteousness - not based on ANY of his good works.
We can put our faith in Jesus and that fact that He died to take our punishment for our sin. We can be washed clean from our sin and stand in the righteousness of Jesus - not like filthy rags. We can be justified by faith.
Do the 'good works' still but not to attain salvation but to show the love of God to those arround us.
2007-01-08 15:53:28 · answer #2 · answered by jemhasb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-28 12:12:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them that we are not justified by our works and even on our best day it is still not good enough to get us into heaven, but that we are justified by our faith.
The Bible says it is impossible to please God without faith-and having faith is harder to do than 'good works' in my opinion.
2007-01-08 16:03:57 · answer #4 · answered by keepingGodfirst 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not about the exterior but the interior. Go within.
2007-01-08 15:57:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sad isn't it. We can just continue to tell the truth and hope somebody gets it.
2007-01-08 15:53:39 · answer #6 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take a bath before He gets here. -Wash your pants and put on a clean shirt, too.
2007-01-08 15:53:04 · answer #7 · answered by BuddyL 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't believe in self mortification.
2007-01-08 15:53:24 · answer #8 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them the truth
2007-01-08 15:58:19 · answer #9 · answered by Jesus Freak 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dress for success my friend...and soon you will cheer up.
2007-01-08 15:52:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋