Why we Christians do what we do

Why we Christians do what we do

“Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,  and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” 
                                                                    Matthew 28:18-20.
I have been a Christian for over forty years now. I believe my becoming a Christian was the most important thing in my life.
I believe Jesus is the way the truth and the life and that we cannot get to heaven except through Him.
If I am wrong and there is many ways to heaven then I have nothing to fear. If I am right many people out there in the world have a lot to fear.
Paul writing to the Corinthians states,
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.  
For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” 
Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?  
For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.  
Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom,  but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,  but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.  For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.” 
1 Corinthians 1:18-25.
I believe what Paul wrote.
Sadly I also see here in North America where I live evangelist and preachers who are far from God. These men and women muddy the waters for the none believer.
Paul makes mention of these men and women when writing to Timothy he writes,
“For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.  
They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.” 
                                                                                   2Timothy 4:3,4.
Jesus even says,
“Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’  
Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’” 
                                                                                                 Matthew 7:22,23.
For those who are truly looking for the right way to heaven I truly believe they will find that way despite the muddy water.
For me this is the way to heaven,
First we must believe the words of Jesus who said,
"Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 
John 14:6
We must admit we are sinners. Sin simply meaning we fall short of what God wants for us,
Paul wrote,
“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” 
                                                                            Romans 3:23
John states,
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives.”
     1John 1:9,10
Paul makes it clear we cannot work our way to heave writing,
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—  not by works, so that no one can boast.” 
Ephesians 2:8,9
The writer of Hebrews saying,
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him
Hebrews 11:6
Faith being defined as
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” 
Hebrews 11:1
Becoming a Christian is ultimately an act of faith. You either believe Jesus is who he said he is or you do not.
If you believe he is who he says he is then you must ask Him into your life. It is as simple as a prayer like this.
Dear Heavenly Father.
I believe that Jesus is your One and Only Son. That He came to earth to die for my sins.
I recognize that I am a sinner and fall short of what you would have for my life. Please forgive me of my sins and come into my life today.
Make me into the person you want me to be. I pray
Amen.