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A mighty building is being constructed.  Brick by brick the building is constructed: soul by soul, work by work.  The corner-stone was laid and by its dimensions the walls jut out and up.  This mighty building is the kingdom of God in Christ Jesus.  And each brick is the soul and work of a man according to the will of God.

However, many are preparing themselves to be part of walls which are attached to the corner-stone yet not according to its dimensions and form.  They construct their lives as they will; not according to the will of God.  And they expect that the wall they are a part of will endure the proof of God.

Picture a four walled building.  Consider that the architect has in mind a four walled building.  Now picture that some construction crews came in and attached a few walls which extend in various ways from the desired plan.  Do you think those walls will be allowed to remain when the architect comes to inspect his work?  Won’t they be torn down?

Why would you desire to live your life according to your own mind?  Why wouldn’t you consult the plan of the One who hired you?  If you were not sure of your contract of hire, wouldn’t you go seek out the one who drew up the plan and ask for direction?  Yet millions continue stubbornly on a path of their own.  Happily they hammer and saw to build what they think will provide a pleasing sight to the God who called them from wickedness.  They will be shown for what their work proves them to be.  And what they have done will be disconnected from the mighty building of God.  All their work will surely be utterly destroyed.  All that will remain is powdery ashes which the hurricane of Holiness from God’s throne will blow away eternally far from His Holy City.

Do not be fooled.  A man reaps what he sows.  God will NEVER be mocked.  A man’s work will be tested against the Holy will of God in Jesus, His Christ.  Wake and consider who’s you are.  Educate yourself by reading the Bible.  Listen to the Spirit of God within you.  Put away pride and humble yourself before the Most High God.  Learn!  Learn!  Learn!  Before you drive one more nail or saw one more board, learn!  Remember, there is a “quitting time”.  The whistle will blow and the time for building will be over.  Surely you don’t want to be found having wasted your time doing what should not be done.  On this earth, such shoddy workmanship would cause great shame in the one who doesn’t follow the plan.  Shame will be the least of your concerns when you face utter destruction.  Come on now, LIVE!