Believing Is Not Enough

Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3: 1-3 (ESV)

 I have not been able to shake verse 2 from John chapter 3, that was taught in Sunday School yesterday. These religious leaders actually believed that Jesus was sent from God, yet they chose to blatantly deny Him. It is one thing to believe in something or someone but the proof of your beliefs are your actions. James tells us that the demons believe there is one God and tremble. Will that get them into heaven?  No, they do not stand a chance and neither do you.  The only way you can get to heaven is when you place your trust in Christ.  I believe that many people in my family have died early deaths because they chose not to take better care of themselves. I believe this and I chose to be health conscious. This is acting on what I believe. Do you believe that Jesus was sent from God, if so in the words of Jesus "you must be born again." What have you done about Jesus who is the Christ?

“Being educated, religious, moral, respected and upright will not get you into heaven. There are no exceptions. “You must be born again”. ~Neil Saint