If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater; for the testimony of God is this, that He has testified concerning His Son. The one who believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself; the one who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given concerning His Son. And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life.
(1 John 5:9-12, NASB)
Earlier in this book, John wrote about those who say they’re God’s children yet don’t follow His commandments. He bluntly said they’re liars.
In these verses, he addresses nonbelievers and again is quite blunt. Those who don’t believe God make Him a liar. Pretty intense, isn’t it?
So many people today say they believe in “god.” But when they’re asked who that god is, they respond with words like, “I believe in a higher power, but I don’t put a name to it.” In other words, they’re smart enough to know there’s something, but they’re not willing to believe in anything particular. Because, in doing so, they might have to follow that god’s tenets and commandments.
Or some, instead of claiming something, they claim everything. They take a bit from Hinduism, a little from Buddhism. They throw in some Islam and Judaism. Oh, and they like the “Jesus is love” idea, so they add a touch of Christianity.
Cafeteria religion.
But the God of the Bible claims to be the one and only true God. And He makes it very, very clear: There is no other god but Him (Ex. 20:3). So if anyone says He’s not, then they’re accusing Him of lying.
You can’t have it both ways. Either believe in the God of truth, or don’t. But know this: If you choose to not believe in Him, you will not have eternal life with the Creator, the Savior, the Lord God Almighty.
You'll spend eternity separated from the one Who loves you enough to die for you. For you.
What's your choice?
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