Jesus said at Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. |
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Just imagine. . Living forever on paridise earth in perfect health Ask yourself. . . Does my religion teach this basic Bible truth? |
All religions DO NOT lead to God The Bible contains many examples of religions that displease God. Religions fall into two basic categories.
| Category 1: Worshipping false gods
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Please take some time to look up the scriptures in your own Bible
The Bible describes the worship of false gods with such terms as “delusion,”
“futility,” and “useless.” (Jeremiah 10:3-5; 16:19, 20) Jehovah
God commanded the ancient nation of Israel: “You must not have any other gods besides me.”
(Exodus 20:3, 23; 23:24) When the Israelites worshipped other gods,
“Jehovah became enraged.” Numbers 25:3; Leviticus 20:2; Judges 2:13, 14.
God still has the same attitude toward the worship of such “so-called gods.” (1 Corinthians 8:5, 6; Galatians 4:8) He commands those who want to worship him to stop associating with those who practice false religion, saying: “Get out from among them, and separate yourselves.”
If all religions lead people to God, why would God command people to "Get out from among them, and separate yourselves"? (2 Corinthians 6:14-17)
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Worshipping the true God | in a way he does not approve
At times, the Israelites worshipped God using beliefs and practices borrowed from the worship
of false gods, but Jehovah rejected this attempt to mix true religion with false.
(Exodus 32:8; Deuteronomy 12:2-4)
Jesus condemned the religious leaders of his day
because of the way they worshipped God; they made an outward show of being religious,
yet they hypocritically “disregarded the weightier matters of the Law, namely,
justice and mercy and faithfulness.” Matthew 23:23.
God detests religious hypocrisy. (Titus 1:16)
Likewise today, only religion that is based on truth leads people to God. This truth is found in the Bible. (John 4:24; 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16,17) Religions whose teachings conflict with the Bible actually steer people away from God. Many teachings that people think come from the Bible have pagan roots. Teachings dating back thousands of years to ancient Babylon, such teachings including the cross, the Trinity, the immortal soul, and eternal torment were borrowed from those who worshipped false gods.
Worship that promotes false teachings is “in vain,” or useless, because it replaces God’s requirements with religious traditions. (Mark 7:7,8). |
Who is Really behind False Religion?
Your Bible clearly identifies this person, your Bible calls him Satan, which means “Resister.” Job 1:6. and Devil, which means “Slanderer.” Revelation 12:9 He is also called Serpent, which is used in the Bible to mean “Deceiver.” 2 Corinthians 11:3. Satan has concealed himself so well that many doubt that he is a real person. We should not be surprised that many people don’t believe that the Devil is real. Your Bible says that Satan uses deception to accomplish his aims. 2 Thessalonians 2:9, 10; 2 Corinthians 4:4. Some view Satan the Devil as just a principle or quality of evil that exists inside us. However, the Bible records a conversation between God and Satan. Job 2:1-6 God is perfect, so he could not have been talking to an evil part of himself. Also, Satan tempted Jesus, who is free of sin. Matthew 4:8-10; 1 John 3:5 Yes, the Devil is real, in fact the Bible calls him “the ruler of the world,” John 14:30 He is a spirit creature who became wicked and rebelled against God.
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Yes, the Devil is real
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We need to know: "What are Satan's goals" 1 Peter 5:8 Tells us to "Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour,". Clearly, Satan wants us to join him in his rebellion against God. He deceived the first humans into following him. This led to their death. which they passed on to us Romans 5:12 Tells us "Therefore, as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin; and so death passed unto all men, for that all sinned:". When Adam and Eve were created, God told them that they would die if they disobeyed Him, Satan told Eve that she would not die. Ask yourself: who lied God or Satan? Remember, Jesus called Satan "the Father of the lie" John 8:44 Where would Adam and Eve be today if they had not been misled by Satan? If the only mention of them dying was for disobeying God, it stands to reason that they would not have died. It is clear, God's purpose was to have obediant man live on earth forever. Why do the religions of the world not teach this basic bible truth?
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Bible Truth or false stories. It's your choice
Jesus words at:
Mark 7:7,8 Tell us But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men. 8 Ye leave the commandment of God, and hold fast the tradition of men. 2 Timothy 4:3,4 Tell us "For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine; but, having itching ears, will heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts; 4 and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside unto fables." 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 Tell us 13 "For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, fashioning themselves into apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for even Satan fashioneth himself into an angel of light. 15 It is no great thing therefore if his ministers also fashion themselves as ministers of righteousness, whose end shall be according to their works." Remember: Teachings including the cross, the Trinity, the immortal soul, and eternal torment were borrowed from those who worshipped false gods. Worship that promotes such teachings is “in vain,” or useless, because it replaces God’s requirements with religious traditions.
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It's wise to examine our religious beliefs, since God only approves of true worship. |