And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 
Romans 12:2 KJV

How do we prove what is good in the sight of Our Lord? How do we know what is really "good" in His sight?

Stay tuned as we explore God's Word for these answers!

The world talks a lot about legacy these days. One question that is often asked is “what do you want to be known for?” Another is, “what will your legacy be? The choice is yours.” Why do you suppose people are concerned about these things?

Through the eyes of Christ, I can see two sides to these ideas. Bear in mind:
Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto. For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.
Luke 21:20-22 KJV

Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven
-Luke 6:37 KJV

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe.

John 14:27-29 KJV

Many are celebrating the resurrection of Christ this time of the year (April 2020.) They often start by rehearsing the death, burial, and then the resurrection; referring to this as "The Gospel of Christ". While it is, indeed, the Gospel of Christ, it is the 30,000-foot view of the Truth. 

We find deeper details of what these three significant events hold in the role of the salvation of mankind inside God's Holy Word. Jesus Christ's resurrection represents His pure life that could not be "holden of death" (Acts 2:24.) This is the life that Jesus came to this earth and died to give us! Let's remember and honor Him by seeking Truth and obeying His commandments...

Proverbs 21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

What, really, is the difference between God’s Will and our own will? God’s Will, through Jesus Christ, His Word, yields life (and that more abundantly). Please remember that, in God’s sight: we are born dead into this world in sins and trespasses. Since we only know the things of this world within ourselves and our own knowledge, it is impossible for us to ‘know the way’ or understand the way of life – this is without God’s Will in our lives, of course!

So, it’s not God’s Will for any of mankind to perish, BUT He did give us a choice: to choose His Will, or our own will. We can choose to direct our actions and emotions in a way that lines up with The Lord’s instruction, or we can choose to do things our way. One or the other.

Which will you choose?

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am The Way, The Truth, and The Life: no man cometh unto The Father, but by me.

We see that this statement made by Jesus indicates that there is only one (the) way, one (the) truth, and one (the) life that He claims to be. This is very important to this discussion and the points being proved herein.

There is only one Jesus Christ, and there is therefore only one Truth. We find this in everything that we encounter. Of truths there is always one - of counterfeits, perhaps hundreds, thousands, or even hundreds of thousands! This, of course, depends on what we are speaking about. 

Is perfection without sin, really attainable in this life? Remember that God came to restore mankind back to the state that Adam was in at creation; He came “to redeem us from all iniquity.” 

Ezekiel 28:15 KJV Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee.

Let me ask you this: what does God really care about in the life of a man or woman on this earth? What does He ‘prefer’? Does He care if we forget to tie our shoes? Does He care if we can drive a car flawlessly? Play a piece of music without missing a note? What about deliver the perfect speech? And – if we could do these things ‘perfectly’, would they merit salvation in His sight? I do believe that all here can probably agree that the answer to all of these questions is “no”. These things are ‘our works’, and not the work of God. Neither is He interested in these. We know that ‘our works’ will save no one; it is the work of God that saves!

“A peculiar people.” What makes them peculiar? It says right here: “zealous of good works”. What good works are we talking about here? Let’s ask this question… is it peculiar for people to claim to be sinners? It is clear that God’s people will not be part of “the world”, correct? 

This is why Jesus tells us not to love this world! We cannot be a servant of sin and a servant of righteousness at the same time! So, God’s people will be “peculiar”. What is peculiar about them again? Good works – but not just any good works; these must be the good works that God has ordained of us…