Eternity is too long to be wrong

1 Corinthians 15:3-8 For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have fallen asleep. After that He was seen by James, then by all the apostles. Then last of all He was seen by me also, as by one born out of due time.

“Eternity is too long to be wrong” – this statement makes us think of our existence in the afterlife and of course it also involves our present life and the choices we make.

God’s Word is established, it is timeless and always relevant. Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. Men’s tradition will pass away, but God’s Word will not pass away. Therefore, it must have preeminence in our lives. When we humbly study the Bible, believe, obey and come into a close relationship with our Savior, we escape and spare ourselves from being wrong. Actually, it is God’s desire for us to be right with Him and spend eternity with Him, because Jesus came to seek and to save that which was lost. (Luke 19:10)

We are not only entering into a new year, but actually we are all heading towards eternity, so let us heed and be instructed by the Word of God. Here are some important Scriptures:

Warnings:
Colossians 2:8-10 Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.

Revelation 22:18-19 For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

Plan of salvation/ to be born again:
Acts 2:38-39 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.”

Christian Living/Commitment:
Matthew 11:29-30 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. Follow Jesus and love Him and in the end, everything will be alright.

Promises:
Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Advise:
Acts 17:11 These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.

Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Happy New Year. God bless you abundantly! ra

Additional scriptures for further study: Read and study the Bible prayerfully the whole year. Remember, eternity is too long to be wrong.