A Citizen of Heaven, None the Less.


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An American citizen in prison is still an American citizen.  Though his rights have been curtailed, he is none the less a citizen of America.  And if something were to happen where only Americans would be rescued, he would be rescued.  He is counted among the least of the citizens of America.  But he is a citizen.

I’ve been considering the greatest and least in the kingdom of God.  Who is the greatest is left for the judgment of God in Christ Jesus.  So it is with the least.  But for all who call upon the name of the Lord Jesus, salvation is offered.

Now.  I would like to say that if that one who is a citizen in prison would begin to speak out against crimes, he would elevate himself as a citizen.  Isn’t that what early release from punishment is all about?  Though he can never attain any “great” position in America, he can certainly gain some footing in society.

If you are struggling with a horrible reputation before the Lord, I urge you to work toward supporting His kingdom as you never have before.  You have lost something in your weakness.  But the Lord Jesus has never lost anything.  Supporting His name, giving honor to the Holy One of God, and helping to build up His people is the appropriate thing to do at any level in the Kingdom of God.

By His Grace.

Justice Pure


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I think of the unbeliever’s argument that God is cruel in His assessment of mankind.  I know this to be a fact:  God is not cruel.  God is just.  For if God’s justice is cruel to me, it is because I am perverse.

The speed limit might be 65 mph.  If I remain at that speed or less, I have no fear of being pulled over for speeding.   If I travel at 70 mph then I have a right to be fearful of being pulled over.  The law is laid before us as we drive.  If we break that law we have no room for argument.  The same is true of God’s laws.  If you break them, you have a right to be fearful.  It is not God who is unjust in His laws.  It is we who are at fault for not loving His ways.  He created us.  He set the laws for all (Angels as well as man).  Those who break the laws of God stand alone and naked, guilty as charged.