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There is a people who live in a land of darkness.  The darkness is so dense that even the glimmer of a candle is swallowed up within inches.  They grope about doing things they consider to be “good works”.  And they gather black coal gems for each good work they perform.  They drill holes in those coals and place them on black thread.  Then they adorn their necks with the “glories” they have gathered.

They say to one another, “Look at my beautiful gems.  Aren’t they gorgeous!”  The other looks with blind eyes through that impenetrable darkness and replys, “Oh they’re lovely!  How blessed you are to own such wonderous good works!”

There is a King who reigns in splendor. His majesty fills the courts with a brilliant light.  From His glorious bounty He gives “works eternal”.  He dresses His people in prayers, deeds, and praises which they are blessed to return to Him.  He gives Light Everlasting to those who worship Him.  And the promise is sure, that they will live with Him forever in His land of Pure and Brilliant Light!

The masses in darkness laugh at such tales of hope.  But they are the ones who praise each other for things they cannot see, let alone keep.

AMEN!!!!!