Have you ever found yourself so busy working for God that you neglect to spend time with God?
It can be easy to be deceived into thinking that doing religious works is just as good as spending personal time with God. However, you will not grow spiritually if you don’t spend time with God.
Good works will not get you into Heaven; you must have a personal relationship with Jesus. In Matthew 7:22-23, Jesus said, concerning Judgment Day, “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 perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'” Those people thought that because they did good things in the name of Jesus they could get into Heaven. Instead, Jesus surprised them by saying, “I never knew you.”
Therefore, don’t get so caught up in your good works that you forget to know God. Make it your goal to seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well (Matthew 6:33).
If all of your good works have made you so busy that you don’t spend any time with God, then those good works have become bad works, because they are replacing your time with God.
Contributed: Christ Notes
Amen! We need to keep Mary and Martha in mind. The best place is found at the feet of Jesus!
Praise Him. Bless your heart.
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace,that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4;16
You are exactly right. All of us have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. It is not of ourselves, but a free gift from God; not of works. This truth is unique in Christianity because it’s not about a “religion” but a “relationship.”
Great input. Thanks for this comment. It’s so true. God bless.