The Conclusion...

The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd. And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear GOD, and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For GOD shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. (Ecclesiastes 12:11-14)

The wisdom of words.  The prodding of much speaking.  There is no end to all the books and instructions.  The beginning and end of all our study is to know, fear, and obey GOD.  Know Him because of His words.  Fear Him because of His justice.  Obey Him because of His judgment.  There really is no other conclusion we can make, and it is foolishness to invent any other alternative.

And only through Jesus Christ, the messiah, GOD in the Flesh can we do any of it.  We know GOD, because Jesus is GOD.  We fear GOD, because Jesus lived a sinless life and took our punishment for us, that we might live.  We obey GOD, because Christ in us is the Hope of Glory.  If you don't have that, you have nothing and are destined for a devil's hell and the Lake of Fire.  Repent and Receive Him today.

For those that are already believers, because of His judgment, we need to be about Kingdom business.  Tell the good news to all we come into contact with, and share His love to a lost and dying world.  Obey Him today.

In Christ,
Jefferson A. Sweet