In a recent survey, 50% of respondents admitted removing the batteries in their smoke detectors, leaving them inoperable. Perhaps this is the same mindset that some have who never read the Bible or listen to its cautions. They chose to discredit it and simply do not believe it is really God’s inspired Word. But this “head in the sand” attitude will prove fatal just as ignoring smoke alarms can. John, in his gospel tells us that Jesus promised something very good to those who do not ignore His warnings. He said, “He who believes in the Son has everlasting life, and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life.” Clearly, Jesus was wanting us to know that faith in Christ alone is the key to forgiveness and a home in heaven, not our works. That’s because none of us is good enough and can’t do enough to earn our way to heaven.

Pastor Alex Rockwell