Two scriptures:
Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him.
And the other scripture:
“. . . Let God be true, and every human being a liar. As it is written: “So that you may be proved right when you speak and prevail when you judge.”
How can men know truth when it is God Himself who has set the limit of man’s understanding? His purpose in this is that man might consider his limitations and seek the One who has no limit. So many I’ve seen speak of how they are working toward eternity trying to do good. And how many have I confronted with the fact that It’s Jesus who will be glorified, not man? Yet what is their reply? “Well, what you say is good. But I’ll take my chances. Thanks.”
What is it with human pride? How curious that even when presented with hell people won’t let go of their own “righteousness”. It’s kind of like the trap set for monkeys. A cage or container is set up with an inticing bait inside. The slats or hole will allow a monkey to reach the hand in and grab the stick. But they can’t bring a closed fist back out. They will scream and dance around when approached for harvest. But they won’t let go. Death is the next experience these monkeys deal with. How it will be on that day when we are presented with God’s plan of salvation, Jesus’ sacrifice. Billions will stand there and expect to be received because they were such good people. But billions will be horribly saddened when they are shown their selfish intentions.
Accept Jesus’ sacrifice and stop relying on your own ability to please God.
By His Grace.
Words From There 