By Pastor Randy Royston
Charlotte New Hope Community Church
Charlotte New Hope Community Church
This issue has captured the headlines for months and is now being blamed for the government shutdown. One group wants to have open borders with no restrictions. Another group wants to have a secure border and require those wanting to enter to follow the legal procedures required to gain entry. No matter which side you may agree with you will have those who will oppose you.
Taking sides on any issue is not always easy. Usually both sides will present information, goals, agendas that seem to make sense. It is not uncommon to have a change of opinion when presented with the facts if you don’t know which group is presenting the facts. I just recently saw a good example of this when several policies and goals concerning building the wall were presented to random people on the street. They were told that these policies represented the views of their opposing party. Those interviewed became visibly and vocally upset immediately. Then the person presenting the facts stopped them in their tracks when he said, “Opps, those facts were actually said by the party you are supporting.” He then showed them videos of leaders in their party making the very same statements they were upset about. Some people changed their mind but many were still upset even when given proven facts.
Jesus once said, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Agree or disagree this is what Jesus Christ said. You can accept it or reject it but it doesn’t change the fact that Jesus said, He is the only way to God. Each person has to decide if Jesus is really the Lord, a lunatic or a liar. If you believe that Jesus Christ is Lord then like it or not there is only one way to heaven. All other religions that don’t point people to Jesus Christ as THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE will find themselves on the wrong side of the wall for all eternity.
Taking sides on any issue is not always easy. Usually both sides will present information, goals, agendas that seem to make sense. It is not uncommon to have a change of opinion when presented with the facts if you don’t know which group is presenting the facts. I just recently saw a good example of this when several policies and goals concerning building the wall were presented to random people on the street. They were told that these policies represented the views of their opposing party. Those interviewed became visibly and vocally upset immediately. Then the person presenting the facts stopped them in their tracks when he said, “Opps, those facts were actually said by the party you are supporting.” He then showed them videos of leaders in their party making the very same statements they were upset about. Some people changed their mind but many were still upset even when given proven facts.
Jesus once said, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Agree or disagree this is what Jesus Christ said. You can accept it or reject it but it doesn’t change the fact that Jesus said, He is the only way to God. Each person has to decide if Jesus is really the Lord, a lunatic or a liar. If you believe that Jesus Christ is Lord then like it or not there is only one way to heaven. All other religions that don’t point people to Jesus Christ as THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE will find themselves on the wrong side of the wall for all eternity.
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