Insatiable desire is leading mankind astray

Nowadays humans have an insatiable desire that is driving them towards destruction. People struggle just to have enough to feed themselves, but they are never satisfied. The insatiate desire of mankind is like a plague that is spreading across the globe. The labor of anyone is for self-preservation and enjoyment; however, gluttonous will not allow the soul of such a person to be at rest; immaterial of the age, sex and race of that individual. The purpose of all the hard work of humans is to provide necessities for themselves; but they are never satisfied.

The unquenchable desire of humans makes their wants to be unlimited. Though, every person works for his/her own self-interests, but his/her desires remain unsatisfied; according to the Bible passage which says, “All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the soul is not satisfied.” Ecclesiastes 6:7. Are you one of the people whose desire is insatiable? Beware else you may end up in Satan’s camp.

The perception of humans is that once they amass wealth through their insatiable desire, they will be secured. What people do not realize is that their riches cannot save them on the day of the wrath of God. The riches that people have stockpiled will not save them; instead it will be the source of their sin. The insatiable appetites and the animalistic cravings of mankind for wealth will be their stumbling block that leads them into sin. Many people are tripping into money and falling into sin; because their money cannot deliver them on the Judgment Day.

Your jewels cannot satisfy your insatiable desires; instead, it will make you to fall into sin. The Bible cautioned concerning this conduct by saying, “They will throw their silver into the streets, and their gold will be like refuse; their silver and their gold will not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the Lord; they will not satisfy their souls, nor fill their stomachs, because it became their stumble block of iniquity.” Ezekiel 7:19. Inasmuch as your riches and jewels can neither save you nor satisfy your soul, why not seek God and inherit the kingdom of heaven. 

Beware and curb your insatiable desires that can make you end your journey in hell. Jesus Christ cautioned the soldiers not to extort money from anyone, or harass, or blackmail anyone, but they should be satisfied with their wages; in order to make heaven. Learn from the advise of Jesus Christ, so do not make false accusations, but restrain your insatiable desires and be content with whatever you have; according to the scripture which says, “Likewise the soldiers asked him, saying, ‘And what shall we do’ So He said to them, ‘Do not intimidate anyone or accuse falsely, and be content with your wages.’” Luke 3:14.

                                              Hypocrisy will disqualify many

Today, many people are pretending to have moral and religious beliefs that they do not actually possess. Countless people are claiming to have virtues and principles, while their conduct contradicts their claim. Many leaders are pretending to be better than the populace whereas their behaviors prove otherwise. If you are one of the people who expects the rest of the world to live up to your standard; while you yourself does not feel obliged to do the same; then you are a hypocrite.

Jesus Christ made reference to the prophecy of Isaiah concerning the hypocrisy of humans which says, “Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you saying: ‘These people draw near to Me with their mouth and honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me.’” Matthew 15:7-8. Are you one of those who praise God with their words, but they never really think about Him? Are you using God as a cover for teaching whatever suits your fancy? Change immediately in order to make heaven.

If you are a preacher who likes to show-off, and you preach selectively; then you are a hypocrite. Anyone who focuses on minor matters and neglects the more important moral and spiritual provisions of the Law is a hypocrite. Any teacher who is teaching blessings and prosperity while he/she ignores repentance and the judgment of God is a hypocrite.

The negligence of any preacher to preach about justice, mercy and fidelity is hypocrisy, and such a preacher cannot make heaven unless he/she repents. The Book of Matthew clarified this issue by saying, “Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the Law; justice and mercy and faith. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone.” Matthew 23:23.

It must be noted that the hypocrites will not inherit the kingdom of heaven immaterial of their post, or position in the House of God. No hypocrite will worship before the heavenly throne of God, unless such a person quickly repents. You must abstain from every form of hypocrisy, if you want to come into the presence of God. The scripture testified to this fact by saying, “He also shall be my salvation, for a hypocrite could not come before Him.” Job 13:16. If you want to rule and reign eternally with your Savior, quit your hypocrisy.

For this reason, unless your uprightness and moral essence surpass that of the hypocrites, you cannot make heaven. Do not be deceived; your righteousness and your right standing with God must be greater than that of the hypocrites, before you can enter the kingdom of heaven. You must obey God’s command better than the hypocrites, if you want to be admitted into the Glorious Home. Unless you do better than the hypocrites in the matters of right living, you cannot make heaven.

The Bible corroborated this fact by saying, “For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:20. Are you obedient more than the hypocrites? Do you think you are more faithful to God than the hypocrites? Strive to make your virtue and decency surpass that of the hypocrites, in order to live eternally.