Updated May 21, 2020 9:33/9.44 AM
As written... "This parable above stresses God's unmerited grace, rather than any sense of "earning" God's favour. In this way it resembles the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Luke 15:11–32 The parable has often been interpreted to mean that even those who are converted late in life earn equal rewards along with those converted early."
John 3.16
"16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
Ephesians 2:8-9 King James Version (KJV)
"[8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast. [10] For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."
Luke 9:62 King James Version (KJV)
"62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God."
You can't please God without faith. Your faith has to be in the Lord Jesus Christ and his redemptive work on the cross. He even said when I come back will I find faith on the earth. After all he is the only mediator between God and man. 1 Timothy 2:5 KJV You can't look back as lots wife did. Yesterday's gone so to speak. Forward.
Hebrews 11:6 King James Version (KJV)
"6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a re-warder of them that diligently seek him."
So if somebody came in at the beginning hours or at the 6th hour per say "they" being other believers/Christians should not sow discourse, envy, hatred or better put divisions among those that came in at the 11th hour. I've read a commentary where a fella said that some people coming in the 11th hour can bring great knowledge, wisdom, and benefit. Of course some people talk about head knowledge but make reference about the absence of a true bond-able relationship with the biblical Lord Jesus Christ. God knows the heart. Still many will be told they are workers of iniquity. "That is sin. What is sin? It's the failure to love God and others. As humans, we often deceive ourselves into thinking that we can redefine our bad choices as good."
He that desires to be first let him be last. The Lord Jesus Christ said that John the Baptist was among one of the greatest Prophets born of women and yet the least in the Kingdom of heaven is greater than he. Matthew 11:11 So you could see pride must be completely absent. The devil was prideful. That is revealing as God's ways are not man's ways. Many things men highly esteem are abominations to God. Could you imagine that being someone lost in the worldly ways? I doubt it! Light came into the world and men loved darkness. You know Christ said that his yoke is easy and his burden is light and if you desire rest he will give it to you. God highly esteems a humbled & contrite person before him. The heart must be right with God. You know as God has said in scripture he might point some their portion with the unbelievers. To get straight to the point God knows the heart of every soul/person that exists today or that existed at some point in time. There are those who slack off and become abusive thinking that their Master doesn't see, know let alone hear them. They be warned that he might come at a time when they don't expect him to come back. You know as the Lord Jesus Christ said the way is narrow. He said his sheep listen to him and know his voice. Those who listen to him are his sheep. Many are called and few are chosen. Many say no to God and yes to the wicked rebellious wordily ways. Many are wicked in their hearts. Thinking themselves to be wise they became fools.
Foolish, ignorant controversies that are quarrels bringing forth strife, jealousy, envy bring divisions and in fact do not edify your brothers and sisters truly in Christ. 2 Timothy 2:23-25 True repentance is never too late. When the 12th hour comes it is too late. While there is life and grace present it's not too late. Be warned.
The two greatest commandments are to love God with all you heart, mind and soul and your nab-our as yourself. Matthew 22:37 He didn't say starve them. But in fact he said one of the greatest commandment is to love one another. He said the disciple is never above his teacher/master. How many people really have ears to hear and do. He said to feed his sheep/lambs. He said love covers many sins. There is a way that seems right unto a man/woman but in the end its the wrong broad way. Some whom say/identify as Christians start murmuring and are among proud Pharisaical Christians. The state of the heart! There is not even one whom does GOOD. Not even one! Who can know that wicked heart .. God does.. he sees/knows everything as nothing is hidden to him.
Twice the child of hell
Matthew 23:15 KJV
"Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves."
This above is also what happens in religion and among Christians and even pastures/others. Preaching a none Luke warm gospel is one thing but turning to this wrong way is also wrong.. "I never knew you". If you have a problem with a brother or sister go to them and resolve it among yourselves. Who has understanding? Not one.
What is a Proselyte? "A person who has converted from one opinion, religion, or party to another." Yes you do it on Christ's righteousness but at the same time if you are truly born again and seen as what you say "A saint" how is it so if you contemplate no/little righteousness and have division, envy, strive and jealously present. Put off the old man. Put on the new man.
When you have time read : 1 Peter 2:11-17 (KJV)
2 Peter 2:11 (KJV)
"11 Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord." And the lord Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and man. Then if we look at James 4:12 in the KJV it is written "There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?"
1st written 12.55 am, 1.21 am, May 18, 2020 Finalized 11.21 am/morning same day. Updated May 21, 2020 9:33/9.44 AM
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