Bible Study - On the Job Training – The Journey (1) - March 16, 2026

 

Bible Study - On the Job Training – The Journey (1) - March 16, 2026

Our eldest daughter sent me a copy of the article copied and printed below written by Pastor Chip Ingram.

It is so True ---- All Christians are on a journey of discovery and on a learning curve as we walk with GOD through faith in JESUS and build a right relationship with THEM.

As we study Moses, we get to see Moses’ life’s journey with GOD both the good and the not so good. GOD chose him and it was a learning experience for him from the burning bush to the mountain top. WOW!!

I think of our Spiritual journey as “On The Job Training” or “Experiencing GOD through faith in JESUS.”

Dr. Henry Blackaby co-authored an excellent Christian study entitled “Experiencing God.” If you have not checked this study out, I encourage you to do so.

Most people acknowledge that GOD exists and from that vantage point many conclusions are formed.

We know that we live on a unique planet that is equipped with the necessary environment, food, water, etc. to sustain various forms of life, microscopic, plant, animal, human, aquatic, etc.

Planet earth, our birthplace, is to experience physical life and discover but being human also includes physical death. It is death that often gets our attention. GOD’S Word, THE BIBLE, gives us GOD’S plan for all humans to be born again Spiritually and to live eternally with GOD in Heaven, through faith in HIS only SON, JESUS. Life upon earth is a journey of discovery.

Let’s continue to consider Moses life’s journey of discovering the ONE TRUE GOD. Moses was not perfect, yet GOD chose him to reveal Himself to the Israelites and in turn to all the world.

Moses journey to discover GOD first began, of all things, through a burning bush.

GOD still gets our attention in many different ways. For Moses it was a burning bush. What was it or is it for you----???

It was through Moses that GOD established the Law, The Ten Commandments. The Law was ridged and absent “Grace” that would be on hold until the exact time for GOD’S Only SON, JESUS to come to earth. He had to live a 100% human life, without sin, WHO willingly gave his sinless human life by the shedding of HIS sinless blood to pay the penalty for sin, in full, for all who will place their faith in JESUS, to be “born again” Spiritually.

JESUS fulfilled The Law and established “Grace” through faith in JESUS and HIS Passion – Human sinless life, physical death, resurrection on the third day, walked upon earth for 40 days, bodily ascended into Heaven and took HIS seat at the right hand of GOD, HIS FATHER.

GOD revealed “The Law” to us, as humans, through Moses.

The passion of JESUS revealed GOD’S Grace to all who accept JESUS as GOD’S chosen perfect sacrifice, WHO paid the penalty for all of sins, in full, when any person accepts JESUS as his/her Savior.

All who accept JESUS as their Savior are born again Spiritually and become GOD’S eternal Son or Daughter.

Upon the physical death of the human body, the “Spirit born” person will NOT experience the death of his or her earth suit (human body) but will be in the presence of GOD and JESUS.      

All Christians are on a journey of discovering GOD through faith in JESUS, which will not be complete until we meet GOD and JESUS face to face. Life is a learning experience to discover GOD and JESUS as we walk and journey upon earth through faith in JESUS --- Let’s explore!!!

We can learn from fellow believers who have or are walking with GOD through faith in JESUS.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Moses began his Spiritual journey of discovering GOD with GOD speaking to him through the “burning bush,” which GOD used to get his attention, as he journeyed to the mountain tops and desert of discovery.

GOD, through Moses, revealed the Law which was a place holder until JESUS fulfilled the Law and through HIS Passion established “Grace.”

JESUS thank YOU for establishing “Grace” so the Holy Spirit can dwell within each person who places his or her faith and trust in YOU.

The “Good News” today is that JESUS paid the penalty for all sin and speaks to all through THE HOLY SPIRIT! WHY? Because GOD loves you and JESUS died just for you. JESUS, via the Holy Spirit knocks on your hearts door but you are the only person who can open that door and invite JESUS into your heart or the most intimate part of your being where truth resides.

We can fool some people and talk Spiritual language, but no person will ever fool GOD because HE knows the real truth. So, do not attempt to “con” GOD. Truth works because GOD already knows all of our dirty little secrets and yet, HE loves us and JESUS willingly came to earth to live 100% human, give HIS sinless life to pay in full for all sin.

If JESUS paid for all sin, then all humans are, ok? No!

Each person must accept JESUS as his/her Savior.

One may question, “what happens to aborted babies, mentally challenged and many other situations life upon earth brings?”

Some may wish they had a “burning bush” but since the Passion of JESUS, all who place their faith in JESUS have been “born again” and are indwelled by the Holy Spirit, the part of the Trinity. The Trinity is GOD, THE FATHER, GOD, THE SON and GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT.

The Holy Spirit knocks on the door of every person’s heart to let HIM come into his/her heart or innermost private room of his/her heart.

As Spirit Born Christians, THE TRINITY resides in his/her within the core of all Spirit Born Christians.

Although Moses was an Israelite, GOD had to reveal Himself known to Moses.

All Christians are, in essence, on that same journey of discovery and that journey is awesome.

Consider you are traveling at night. It is pitch dark, but you have a light source that when shining, cast light to revel the path or route to be traveled. Then you walk and as you walk the light reveals the path ahead. The key is to travel as far as you can see.

The same is true with Spiritual growth. A person must have the true light that only The Holy Spirit provides, as we travel as far as the light reveals.

It is vital that as we travel that we rest and eat Spiritual food that is provided through prayer, reading/studying and applying GOD’S Word.

Let’s explore!!!

Moses journey of discovery of GOD, his faith journey and GOD’S plan to deliver the Israelites from Egyptian bondage/slavery begins: Exodus 3:1-22:

Moses and the Burning Bush

3 Meanwhile, Moses was shepherding the flock of his father-in-law Jethro,^[a] the priest of Midian. He led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb,^[b] the mountain of God. ² Then the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire within a bush. As Moses looked, he saw that the bush was on fire but was not consumed. ³ So Moses thought, “I must go over and look at this remarkable sight. Why isn’t the bush burning up?”

⁴ When the Lord saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from the bush, “Moses, Moses!”

GOD gets our attention in various ways – some good and some not so good. The Israelites were in bondage and were slaves. They were under the control of the Egyptians.

This is a foreshadow of all humans who are under the bondage and slavery of sin. All people need deliverance, except those who have not reached the age of accountability for various reasons.

“Here I am,” he (Moses) answered.

⁵ “Do not come closer,” he said. “Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” ⁶ Then he continued, “I am the God of your father,^[c] the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Moses hid his face because he was afraid to look at God.

⁷ Then the Lord said, “I have observed the misery of my people in Egypt and have heard them crying out because of their oppressors. I know about their sufferings, ⁸ and I have come down to rescue them from the power of the Egyptians and to bring them from that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the territory of the Canaanites, Hethites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. ⁹ So because the Israelites’ cry for help has come to me, and I have also seen the way the Egyptians are oppressing them, ¹⁰ therefore, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh so that you may lead my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.”

In essence, all people are in bondage upon earth and are slaves to sin. All need deliverance from this bondage of sin and its consequence, physical death. This is why GOD had to send HIS only SON, JESUS, to be the propitiation or pay for all sin, in full. Material or physical things were and are not sufficient to pay the sin debt all humans owe, except those who never reach the age of accountability. (My personal belief is the age of accountability is not a specific number.)

¹¹ But Moses asked God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and that I should bring the Israelites out of Egypt?”

¹² He answered, “I will certainly be with you, and this will be the sign to you that I am the one who sent you: when you bring the people out of Egypt, you will all worship^[d] God at this mountain.”

¹³ Then Moses asked God, “If I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what should I tell them?”

¹⁴ God replied to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.^[e] This is what you are to say to the Israelites: I AM has sent me to you.” ¹⁵ God also said to Moses, “Say this to the Israelites: The Lord, the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you. This is my name forever; this is how I am to be remembered in every generation.

Notice: GOD said, “The Lord, the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob” all in the present tense and not the past tense.

GOD’S chosen were in bondage/slavery and HE chose Moses to deliver them from bondage. JESUS willingly left HIS home in Heaven to come to earth to deliver all people who will place their faith and trust in HIM.

But GOD had to first reveal that the Law was insufficient for the salvation of people. Salvation would require a radical change within every person. Each person must be “born again” Spiritually through faith in JESUS, WHO would willingly come to earth, live a perfect acceptable life to GOD and be qualified to be the perfect acceptable sacrifice to GOD, HIS FATHER to atone for all sin. The Israelites had to trust and follow Moses to the Promised Land. Since the Passion of JESUS, all must be redeemed from the consequence of sin and follow JESUS in order to enter Heaven.

¹⁶ “Go and assemble the elders of Israel and say to them: The Lord, the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, has appeared to me and said: I have paid close attention to you and to what has been done to you in Egypt. ¹⁷ And I have promised you that I will bring you up from the misery of Egypt to the land of the Canaanites, Hethites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites—a land flowing with milk and honey. ¹⁸ They will listen to what you say. Then you, along with the elders of Israel, must go to the king of Egypt and say to him: The Lord, the God of the Hebrews, has met with us. Now please let us go on a three-day trip into the wilderness so that we may sacrifice to the Lord our God.

¹⁹ “However, I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go, even under force from a strong hand. ²⁰ But when I stretch out my hand and strike Egypt with all my miracles that I will perform in it, after that, he will let you go. ²¹ And I will give these people such favor with the Egyptians that when you go, you will not go empty-handed. ²² Each woman will ask her neighbor and any woman staying in her house for silver and gold jewelry, and clothing, and you will put them on your sons and daughters. So, you will plunder the Egyptians.”

GOD would deliver the Israelites from bondage with material goods to take with them as they traveled to the Promised Land.

The same is true for those who have been “born again” through faith in JESUS. All are given the indwelling Holy Spirit WHO is the guarantee from GOD of salvation to those who have placed their faith and trust in JESUS.

Trust and obey for there is no other way to be happy in JESUS, except to trust and obey.

Moses was on a journey to discover GOD and so are we who have placed our faith in JESUS. Blessings!!!

Article by Lori Mullwee Sealy - Precious, Anointed Young Lady - Her Mother is Dolores Mullwee - Also Precious

 Lori Mullwee Sealy

February 18 at 9:46 AM ·

Weakness!

In a couple of weeks I’m speaking and leading worship at a conference where “weakness” will be a key theme of discussion.

We’ll look at how we’re described as “jars of clay” - vessels of important purpose, but vessels that can easily crack.

I don’t know about you, but I find myself rather regularly to be a cracked pot!

The good news in all of this is that we are assured that *God’s grace is sufficient for us in our weakness* - and that His grace shines most unmistakably amidst it, because His “power is made perfect in weakness.”

This morning I was reading a letter of one of my favorite old pastors - John Newton (author of Amazing Grace).

In that letter he’s discussing human weakness - particularly how it relates to our battles against temptation …

To all kinds of temptations.

Temptations big.

Temptations (supposedly) small.

He reminds the unnamed nobleman he’s corresponding with of Jesus’ words:

“Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit is indeed willing, but the flesh is weak.”

And then he writes this:

“Our Lord, who knows and considers our weakness, (weakness of which we are so little aware) directs us to pray: ‘Lead us not into temptation.’

We are not to expect an absolute freedom from temptation in this life; we are called to be soldiers, and must sometimes meet with enemies, and perhaps even with wounds. Yet, this prayer is provided by Him who knows

what we are,

where we are,

how weak we are,

and affords us instruction and consolation.

This prayer calls us to a constant reflection upon our own weakness.

We are prone to rest too much on grace received and errantly assume our own inner strength. Like Peter, we can be ready to plunge ourselves into places without accurately assessing the outcome, assuming our ability without understanding our inability.

We must not be high-minded, but sober-minded, praying that we may be kept from learning the hard way, as Peter, how weak our supposed strength actually is.

This prayer sweetly intimates to us that all our ways and all our enemies are in the hands of our great Shepherd.

*He* knows our path in perfection.

*We* are short-sighted, and cannot tell what an hour may bring forth:

but we are under His protection;

and if we depend upon Him,

we need not be anxiously afraid.

He will be faithful to the trust we repose to Him, and will suffer no temptation to overtake us, but what He will support us under and bring us through.

But it becomes us to beware of false security and presumption, to keep our eyes upon Him and not to think ourselves safe (even from ourselves) a moment longer than our spirits feel and breathe the meaning of this petition.

It implies, likewise, the duty of watchfulness on our part. We must “WATCH and pray.”

If we desire not to be led into temptation, surely we must not run into it!

And though we cannot wholly shut Satan out of our imaginations, we should be cautious that we do not willfully provide fuel for his flame; but entreat our Lord to set a guard upon our eyes and our ears, and to teach us to reject even the first motions and the smallest appearances of evil.”

-John Newton

(Cardiphonia, Letter to a Nobleman)

Yeah!

That’s a word I need to heed.

How thankful I am for a strong Savior who guards and guides a weak me.

Selah.

(I’m including a favorite hymn translation of Catherine Winkworth’s that corresponds to this topic in the comments.)

Bible Study - Life Upon Earth A Prerequisite to Heaven - Various - February 22, 2026

 

Bible Study – Life Upon Earth A Prerequisite To Heaven – February 22, 2026

Human life upon earth gives all people the opportunity of eternal life in Heaven through faith in JESUS and the miracle of being “born again” in his/her human spirit that person is secure in CHRIST and bound for Heaven.

Once a person is “born again” he/she is a new creation, whose citizenship is in Heaven. While the Spirit born person is alive upon earth, GOD has work for him/her. The key is for the “Spirit born” person to be lead accomplish what GOD, through The Holy Spirit leads each person to do as HE directs.

This is informational but know that those who have been “born again”/ “Holy Spirit Born” are secure.

If you are not sure, then ask JESUS to forgive you for all of your sins and ask JESUS to come into your heart believing that JESUS is GOD’S perfect acceptable sacrifice for all our sins as revealed in The Sinless Life of JESUS upon earth, HIS death upon the cross by the shedding of HIS sinless blood to pay fully for the sin debt all people owe. The proof that JESUS paid the sin debt in full is evidenced by GOD raising JESUS from the physically dead to eternal life.

JESUS is GOD’S example to all people of assurance of eternal life through faith in the birth, the sinless life of JESUS, the miracles JESUS performed upon earth, conquering physical death and in doing so, JESUS conquered sin.

All people must acknowledge that JESUS conquered sin and all who place their faith in JESUS and HIS Passion are eternally born into GOD’S eternal family. Never to be unborn but may lose Spiritual rewards for disobedience and stubbornness.

I pray for all who read this stay focused upon what JESUS came to earth and accomplished just for each individual. Salvation is personnel!!!

Satan, I command you in the name of JESUS and by the power of the shed blood of JESUS not to get a stronghold but to be bound as those who read this are informed about the things that can prevent a person from going to Heaven through faith in JESUS. Let’s explore in the name of JESUS and covered by HIS shed blood.

30 Powerful Bible Verses About Those Who Will Not Enter Heaven (Full Commentary)

Pastor David

Updated on: August 1, 2025

Bible study Commentary

Today we will talk about Bible Verses About Those Who Will Not Enter Heaven. This topic is often misunderstood, but it is essential for our spiritual journey. The Bible provides guidance on the characteristics and consequences of those who choose a path away from what God desires for us. As we meditate on these verses, let’s open our hearts and minds to learn, reflect, and grow. It is necessary to understand these truths, not as a basis for judgment, but as a way to steer our own lives. Our intention is to encourage one another as we strive to live in alignment with God’s purpose, embracing His love while understanding the consequences of straying from His will.

Bible Verses About Those Who Will Not Enter Heaven

Unrepentant Hearts

We must recognize that having an unrepentant heart is a significant barrier to entering heaven. When we stubbornly hold onto our sins and refuse to acknowledge them, we are distancing ourselves from God’s grace. The Bible emphasizes the importance of repentance as a crucial aspect of our relationship with Him. God calls all of us to honestly assess our actions and attitudes, sincerely seeking forgiveness and making a commitment to change our ways. Throughout scripture, we observe that a genuine transformation of the heart leads to a renewed spirit ready to receive God’s promises.

Matthew 3:2

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” – Matthew 3:2

Luke 13:3

“I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.” – Luke 13:3

Revelation 2:5

“Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.” – Revelation 2:5

2 Peter 3:9

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” – 2 Peter 3:9

Acts 17:30

“In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.” – Acts 17:30

Continuous Sinning

Continuing to sin without remorse is another aspect we must consider in our discussion about those who will not enter heaven. The Bible teaches us that while we are all imperfect, there comes a point where our choices reflect a heart that does not desire to live in accordance with God’s will. We each have a responsibility to evaluate our actions and motivations, choosing a path that aligns with God’s desires. When we choose to sin deliberately without seeking to change, we create a divide between ourselves and the divine presence of God, which is essential for eternal life in heaven.

Hebrews 10:26

“If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left.” – Hebrews 10:26

Romans 6:1-2

“What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?” – Romans 6:1-2

1 John 3:6

“No one who lives in him keeps sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him.” – 1 John 3:6

Galatians 5:19-21

“The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.” – Galatians 5:19-21

Ephesians 5:5

“For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.” – Ephesians 5:5

Unbelief in God

Unbelief in God is yet another critical theme in our exploration of those who will not enter heaven. Faith is the cornerstone of our relationship with the Father, and the Bible tells us that without faith, it is impossible to please Him. We have to cultivate a sincere belief in God’s character and His promises to us. Doubting or rejecting God’s existence versus embracing a vibrant faith makes all the difference in our eternal destiny. It is important for us to nurture our faith, reflecting it in our thoughts, words, and actions.

Hebrews 11:6

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” – Hebrews 11:6

John 3:18

“Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.” – John 3:18

John 8:24

“I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am he, you will indeed die in your sins.” – John 8:24

Mark 16:16

“Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” – Mark 16:16

Romans 10:9

“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” – Romans 10:9

Rejection of Christ

The rejection of Christ stands as a significant barrier for many. Not acknowledging Jesus as our Lord and Savior results in a tragic separation from the very source of life and grace. The love and sacrifice of Christ should compel us to embrace Him and accept the eternal life He offers. The Bible calls us to love and acknowledge Jesus fully, and it challenges us to determine where we place our faith and trust. Rejecting Jesus is not just an intellectual denial; it involves refusing to accept the relationship we can have with God through Him.

John 14:6

“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'” – John 14:6

1 John 2:22

“Who is the liar? It is whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a person is the antichrist—denying the Father and the Son.” – 1 John 2:22

Matthew 10:33

“But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.” – Matthew 10:33

Luke 9:26

“Whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.” – Luke 9:26

Matthew 12:30

“Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.” – Matthew 12:30

Living for the Flesh

When we make choices driven by our flesh instead of our spirit, we risk placing ourselves outside of God’s will for our lives. The Bible warns us of the consequences of fulfilling our earthly desires, which ultimately leads to spiritual death. We must prioritize our spiritual growth over temporary pleasures, recognizing that the satisfaction found in God’s presence lasts much longer than any fleeting delight. Living for the flesh diverts our focus away from God and creates barriers between us and His grace.

Romans 8:5

“Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.” – Romans 8:5

Galatians 6:8

“Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.” – Galatians 6:8

Colossians 3:5

“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.” – Colossians 3:5

1 Peter 4:3

“For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.” – 1 Peter 4:3

James 4:4

“You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.” – James 4:4

False Teaching

Engaging in false teachings and misleading doctrines can prevent people from entering heaven. The Bible is a source of truth, and falsehood undermines the essential tenets of our faith. Together, we should encourage each other to stay grounded in God’s word and to discern right from wrong. When we stray from biblical teachings, we risk falling into the traps set by false prophets, which can ultimately lead us away from salvation. It’s our responsibility to seek knowledge of the truth and to support one another as we grow in faith and understanding.

Matthew 7:15

“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.” – Matthew 7:15

Galatians 1:8

“But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse!” – Galatians 1:8

2 Peter 2:1

“But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.” – 2 Peter 2:1

1 John 4:1

“Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” – 1 John 4:1

2 Timothy 4:3

“For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.” – 2 Timothy 4:3

Quiet Compromise

Quiet compromise refers to the subtle ways we may allow the standards of the world to seep into our Christian lives. It is essential for us to be vigilant and not let our guard down against the steady erosion of our values. Compromise can take many forms, much like slowly adding salt to a sweet cake; we may not notice the change until it comes to light. Let’s be introspective in our faith and encourage each other to stay true to God’s principles, resisting the temptation to blend in with societal norms that contradict our faith. The message of the Bible is clear: we must stand firm in our commitments.

Romans 12:2

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2

Revelation 3:15-16

“I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” – Revelation 3:15-16

James 1:22

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” – James 1:22

1 Thessalonians 5:22

“Reject every kind of evil.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Proverbs 4:23

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” – Proverbs 4:23

Pride and Arrogance

Pride and arrogance can prevent us from entering heaven because they foster an attitude of self-sufficiency and rebellion against God. When we think we can do without God or that we are above His laws, we set ourselves on a dangerous path. The Bible consistently warns us about the dangers of pride, encouraging humility and reliance on God’s grace. We are far better off when we acknowledge our need for God and embrace His greatness with gratitude. After all, it is in our humility that we find true strength and clarity in our relationship with Him.

Proverbs 16:18

“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” – Proverbs 16:18

James 4:6

“But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.'” – James 4:6

1 Peter 5:5

“In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.'” – 1 Peter 5:5

Luke 18:14

“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” – Luke 18:14

Matthew 23:12

“For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” – Matthew 23:12

Misplacing Affections

When we misplace our affections, prioritizing things of the world over our relationship with God, we can jeopardize our eternal standing. The Bible teaches us that our hearts are meant to be aligned with God above all else. When we cling to earthly treasures, we distract ourselves from the higher calling God has for us. Therefore, let’s reflect on where we place our affections and be intentional in making the Lord our priority. Our love for God must surpass everything else in our lives for us to be assured of our place in heaven.

Matthew 6:21

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21

1 John 2:15

“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them.” – 1 John 2:15

Colossians 3:2

“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” – Colossians 3:2

Philippians 3:19

“Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things.” – Philippians 3:19

James 1:27

“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” – James 1:27

Final Thoughts

As we walk through this collection of Bible verses about those who will not enter heaven, it becomes clear that our choices ultimately shape our spiritual destiny. Whether it’s our hearts, actions, beliefs, or the things we choose to prioritize, we hold significant power over our relationship with God. Let’s remember that every day presents a new opportunity to align ourselves more closely with Him.

The call to repentance and faith in Jesus is consistently echoed throughout scripture as the way to salvation. By reflecting on the warnings and truths of the Bible, we can encourage each other to deepen our understanding and commitment to God’s Word. Our journey is not one we take alone; we have one another to support, uplift, and pray for guidance together.

Let’s stay vigilant against the distractions and influences that try to lead us away from our eternal hope. May we be inspired to actively seek God’s presence, live according to His Word, and demonstrate Christ-like love in our lives, ensuring our place in heaven is secured.

Thank you

Blessings!!!