Jesus warns you how difficult it is to enter heaven
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It is clear from these sayings of Jesus that he did not die for your sins. He tells you how hard it is to enter the kingdom of heaven. He stressed the importance of living a sin free life and working hard doing good deeds. Listen to and follow the words of Jesus and not the false prophet Paul.
“Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.”
“And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.”
“And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!”
“For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” Luke 18:22-25 KJV
In the above verses Jesus is clearly telling you not to be obsessed with this worldly life. Do not invest in many worldly things, but use your money to help the poor. If you have many worldly things, sell them and give the money to the poor. How many rich people do you know would do that?
“If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell, where the fire never goes out.”
“And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two feet and be thrown into hell.”
“And if your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell, where ‘the worms that eat them do not die, and the fire is not quenched.’”
Mark 9:43-48 NIV
If Jesus was to die for our sins then Jesus would have not made such strong statements like above. Jesus is stating how hard it is to enter heaven if you sin. If your hand causes you to sin, it is better to cut it to stop you sinning, as you will be destined to hell.
“ For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:20 NIV
Your works of righteousness must exceed the righteous works of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law for you to enter into the kingdom of heaven.
“And someone said to him, ‘Lord, will those who are saved be few?’ And he said to them,” Luke 13:23 RSV
“Strive to enter by the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.” Luke 13:24 RSV
“When once the householder has risen up and shut the door, you will begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, open to us.’ He will answer you, ‘I do not know where you come from.’” Luke 13:25 RSV
“But he will say, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you come from; depart from me, all you workers of iniquity!’” Luke 13:27 RSV
The narrow door is the door to heaven. Jesus tells us to work hard (following the law, doing good deeds, working for the next life not this life) to try and enter it, as only a few shall enter it. This contradicts all the teachings of Paul.
“At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’
And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them,
and said, ‘Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Whoever humbles himself like this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.’” Matthew 18:1-4 RSV
Jesus tells us to have a heart like children e.g. Joyful, peaceful, always forgiving, no grudges, not proud or arrogant and full of belief etc.
“But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort.”
“Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry.”
“Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.”
“Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.” Luke 6:23-26 NIV
In the next life rich are the ones who were poor in this world, rich are the ones who used their money to help the poor, rich are the ones who didn’t do what the majority of the world does. So do not be fooled to think you have salvation.
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 7:21-23 NIV
“Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’”
”Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’”
Jesus is clearly telling you that even if you “follow him” you are not saved. Your works of righteous must be great.
The ones who worship Jesus (as God), prophesise and do miracles in his name are the evil doers for associating him as a partner with the true God. There will be countless generations of Christians who will be rejected on that day.