The Facts Were These

As John Adams said, “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” In our world today, we hear a lot of opinions and thought on many subjects without a lot of facts. But what is the truth on those matters? Jesus told us that God’s word is truth (John 17:17). With that in mind here are a few facts to consider:

We can't become more Godly by becoming more worldly. James 4:4

The amount of your faith will not save you if your faith is wrong person. John 14:6

You will be persecuted if you do the right thing. 2^nd Timothy 3:12

What you say matters even if you don’t “mean it” Matthew 12:36

Those that are engaging in sin will not go to heaven. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Baptism is an essential part of salvation. Mark 16:16; 1^st Peter 3:21

We are not saved by faith alone James 2:24

Most people won’t go to heaven. Matthew 7:14

If you’re not careful you can lose your own soul trying to save another’s Galatians 6:1

Just because we think it is right doesn't make it right. Proverbs 14:12

God cares more about your faithfulness than your happiness. 1^st Corinthians 11:32

Everything that you do will be found out. Ecclesiastes 12:14

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Ecclesiastes 12:10

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