How to be a Faithful Steward for God

[@outtheboxministrysd]

Thank you Pastor! For the challenging & provoking thoughts 🤔💭

[@thetruthshallmakeyoufree6122]

Good 👍🏽 word! Thanks 🙏🏽

[@terrywatson9614]

" just your bible" that's the ultimate!!!!!

[@1992yanks]

Great message here! Love this!

[@heunderstandsnow7777]

Lately I’ve been feeling like I need to live more righteously to get into heaven I hear or having faith then I hear like living out that faith. Now I don’t want to go to Hell and I’m willing to accept Jesus Christ, Gods only begotten Son but truly I feel like I don’t have enough zeal for the Lord I struggle to live right and choose righteousness over the “pleasure” of sin

[@HenrywithChrist]

It doesn't matter how we live in accordance with our Salvation. We live Righteous lives BECAUSE we are saved! NEVER to be saved. If you have Trusted Christ and Christ alone for your Salvation. Then you are Sealed till the day of redemption!

[@wanderer44-xr5si]

@@HenrywithChrist there are several biblical truths that can be used to challenge this perspective, pointing out that salvation does influence how we live and that living in a manner consistent with our salvation is expected and commanded in the New Testament. Key Points for an Argument Against "It Doesn't Matter How We Live": Salvation Leads to Transformation: Romans 6:1-2 - “What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it?” Paul clearly rejects the idea that being saved means we can live however we want. The logical conclusion of God's grace is not to continue in sin but to live differently because we are "dead to sin." True salvation involves a transformation, not a free pass to live in sin. 2 Corinthians 5:17 - “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” Salvation is about becoming a new creation. The idea that a believer could remain unchanged or live carelessly after being saved contradicts the essence of what it means to be "in Christ." A transformed life should be the natural outcome of genuine salvation. Ephesians 2:8-10 - “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” While salvation is not by works, the purpose of salvation is to lead us to live out good works. The idea that we can be saved and yet not walk in good works (righteous living) is contrary to the purpose for which God saved us. Titus 2:11-12 - “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age…” Salvation is not just about being saved from eternal judgment; it is about being taught by God's grace to live righteous lives. The grace that saves also trains us to live godly lives. This refutes the idea that how we live doesn't matter. The New Testament Calls for Holy Living: 1 Peter 1:15-16 - “But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, 'You shall be holy, for I am holy.'” Holiness is a command. Being saved means being set apart for God, and that involves a pursuit of holiness in our actions, thoughts, and lives. The idea that one can live in sin with no regard for holiness is incompatible with the call to live a life worthy of the calling we have received (Ephesians 4:1). Romans 12:1-2 - “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…” As believers, we are called to offer our lives as living sacrifices, which means our entire existence should be shaped by our relationship with God. The idea that we can live in a worldly, sinful way contradicts this teaching of presenting ourselves to God. Jesus' Own Teachings: Matthew 7:21-23 - “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’” Jesus Himself warns that not everyone who professes faith in Him will be saved. Those who practice lawlessness (sin) and fail to do the will of the Father will not enter the kingdom of heaven. This challenges the idea that salvation is a one-time event with no ongoing responsibility to live in accordance with God's will. John 14:15 - “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” Genuine love for Christ is evidenced by obedience. If someone claims to trust Christ but does not strive to obey His commands, their faith is called into question. Obedience is a fruit of salvation, not a means of salvation, but it is still expected as part of the believer's life. Matthew 7:13-14 - “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” The Christian life is often described as a "narrow" and difficult path, one that requires commitment, perseverance, and living according to God's will. A person who claims to be saved but lives in a way that contradicts Scripture may be deceiving themselves, thinking they are on the narrow path when they are actually on the broad path leading to destruction. The Parable of the Sower (Luke 8:4-15): Jesus told the parable of the sower, where different types of soil represented different responses to the word of God. The seed that fell on good soil represented those who hear the word, accept it, and bear fruit with patience. This suggests that true faith in Christ is accompanied by a life that bears fruit, which is evidence of the gospel taking root in the heart. Without this fruit (e.g., righteous living), there is reason to question whether the person has truly experienced the new birth. Conclusion: While the doctrine of eternal security (once saved, always saved) is supported by many scriptures that affirm the believer’s security in Christ, the New Testament also clearly teaches that true salvation leads to a transformed life. A person who is genuinely saved by grace will bear fruit in keeping with repentance (Matthew 3:8) and will live a life that is increasingly shaped by holiness, obedience to God, and love for others. To claim that salvation does not impact how we live or that we can live in unrepentant sin without concern for righteousness contradicts the full counsel of Scripture. A Christian’s salvation is secure in Christ, but the evidence of that salvation will be shown in the way they live. Living in accordance with God’s commands is not about earning salvation but about demonstrating the reality of the salvation already received and glorifying God through a transformed life.

[@wanderer44-xr5si]

​@@HenrywithChrist 1 Peter 1:15-16 - “But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, 'You shall be holy, for I am holy.'” Holiness is a command. Being saved means being set apart for God, and that involves a pursuit of holiness in our actions, thoughts, and lives. The idea that one can live in sin with no regard for holiness is incompatible with the call to live a life worthy of the calling we have received (Ephesians 4:1). The New Testament also clearly teaches that true salvation leads to a transformed life. A person who is genuinely saved by grace will bear fruit in keeping with repentance (Matthew 3:8) and will live a life that is increasingly shaped by holiness, obedience to God, and love for others. To claim that salvation does not impact how we live or that we can live in unrepentant sin without concern for righteousness contradicts the full counsel of Scripture. A Christian’s salvation is secure in Christ, but the evidence of that salvation will be shown in the way they live. Living in accordance with God’s commands is not about earning salvation but about demonstrating the reality of the salvation already received and glorifying God through a transformed life.

[@wanderer44-xr5si]

@@HenrywithChrist While it’s true that we live righteous lives because we’re saved, Scripture teaches that how we live does matter deeply to our relationship with God. Believing in Christ and being sealed by the Holy Spirit is the foundation, yet the New Testament emphasizes that this grace is transformative, calling us into a life that reflects our salvation. Here are several points to consider against the notion that “it doesn’t matter how we live” after salvation: Scripture Calls for Evidence of Faith Through Our Actions: James 2:17 states, “Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” This doesn’t mean that works save us but that genuine faith naturally produces good fruit. If our faith has no impact on our behavior, it’s worth examining if our faith is truly alive and active. After salvation, we enter a process of sanctification, in which the Holy Spirit continually transforms us to become more like Christ. Romans 6:1-2 addresses this: “Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?” True salvation brings change, steering us away from a life of sin. In Matthew 7:21, Jesus warns, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” Simply confessing faith without evidence of change is not what Jesus calls us to. Faith in Christ is meant to be transformative, leading us to a life that aligns with God’s will. Paul repeatedly calls believers to live holy lives, saying, “It is God’s will that you should be sanctified” (1 Thessalonians 4:3). If holiness and obedience to God were unnecessary, the repeated New Testament exhortations for believers to pursue righteousness, avoid sin, and grow in godly character would be meaningless. Ephesians 1:13-14 indeed says that we are “sealed” by the Holy Spirit. However, being sealed doesn’t mean we are free to live however we choose. The sealing is a pledge, a guarantee of God’s ownership, which should motivate us to honor Him with our lives. Paul calls believers to “work out your salvation with fear and trembling” (Philippians 2:12-13), showing that salvation’s transformative work involves our active participation with the Spirit.

[@AnnaApril15]

This might sound like a silly question but how do you know if you’ve trusted 100% in Jesus’ death burial and resurrection ALONE rather than like 1% of your works? I know it’s sounds silly but could someone explain ? Thanks ❤️

[@ArcLightShock37]

Well, ask yourself. Do you believe that it was Christ's work alone that saves? It sounds to me like that is what you believe. You're just paranoid, like I am. Believe me, I get caught in these sort of weird mental loops all the time too. The best thing to do is to just smile, shake your head and tell yourself, that's silly. Jesus made it simple to be saved, said that the way was hidden from the wise but revealed to babes. It's a gift, just receive it. There's only one person we can rely on to never let us down, and that's God. Hope this helps, it's early and my thoughts are still a bit jumbled lol.

[@AnnaApril15]

@@ArcLightShock37 thank you so much. Yes I definitely feel paranoid about it lol. God bless you!

[@BibleLine]

Yes, Arc explained it very well. Belief is simply done in the mind. We need only believe that Jesus is who He says He is and that He did what He said He did. It takes no doing, telling, working or anything aside from accepting the stated fact that Christ died, was buried and rose again for my sins. The moment you accepted that for yourself, you received eternal life, and his payment was put to your account. The doubts can easily creep in, but it is the Word of God that is the standard that we must hold to. John 5:24 is perhaps the clearest verse in all scripture concerning eternal security. I also encourage John 11:25-27 to be memorized. - Trent

[@AnnaApril15]

@@BibleLine thanks so much Trent

[@AnnaApril15]

@@GoodBookCinema thanks so much this was so helpful

[@JoeSmith-hp6qc]

Do you have to believe any details about the trinity to be saved?

[@BibleLine]

If you reject Christ as being God and God’s Son, then that’s an issue. Usually these details are quickly provided in a gospel conversation, and most people do not reject the ideas (in my personal witnessing anyway, most just choose whether or not to accept Christ). Generally you only find trinity issues when talking with other religions or cults. If you believe Jesus is who he said he is and he did pay for your sins, then you are saved. If you lack trinity knowledge, I’d say it’s okay. The trinity gets complicated very fast. - Trent

[@aaronarroyoofficial]

Hi please, can you guys answer a question. I have tried using the email provided but no answers. I'm not sure if it is backed up or if my questions are being ignored :( Anyways: "37 All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. 38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. 39 And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. 40 For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.” "44 No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day I have seen people say that these verses from John support Calvinism in that verse 44 states that no one came come to Jesus unless the Father draws them first, and that those who the Father draws, they will be saved no matter what as God has already chosen them. Can you please explain these verses to me? Please.

[@heunderstandsnow7777]

Hearing the pastor died of cancer is saddening yea we might go to heaven but I truly HATE death and humans die in the most saddening way majority of the time it truly is my stumbling block that’s why I wouldn’t be a good Son of God I just wouldn’t be willing to have my head chopped for anything I hate pain I hate seeing anyone in pain