23 I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.
In out society it seems there are few who truly believe in God based on the actions that can be observed on the outside. When polls are conducted in the US, a very high percentage of people say they believe in God. In the end, it doesn't matter what I or anyone else says or does, God is able to search our hearts and minds and knows the truth. Our eternity in heaven or hell is on the line based on what he finds, Better have our hearts in the right place.
short and to the point today.
knut
I'm glad you finally posted on this chapter. I might struggle with this book. I've been reading this chapter for days....going over it.....reading in my learning bible. It's tough. As a very visual person, it's hard for me to read it and not get caught up in all the imagery.
ReplyDeleteI like and agree with your take. I also was struck by the fact that the number 7 refers to the major churches of that time. Some of them had already lost their way. Isn't that crazy. The Son of God has just saved the souls of the entire human race, taking the place of all of us in death....and the people of the early church are quickly off track.
We are a hopeless bunch!
tp