House - Car - Salvation

Let us suppose you were going to be buying a home. What kinds of questions would be asked and what kinds of things would you want to look into.

Location. You want to make sure the location is where you need it to be for your commute for work.

Schools if you have children. How are the schools in the area?

Is the neighborhood where you would want to raise your family?

What would the yearly taxes be and the cost of the utilities each month?

Who do you ask? You would probably ask the owners of the home.. but I wouldn't stop there. Talk to neighbors also. They live there and would know what it's like and don't really have an agenda like the sellers do.

You would then ask the sellers how the house was and if there were any problems or special maintenance issues that needed attention. Would you stop there and take their word for it? I hope not. I would then call in an inspector to double check everything with the house. Foundation, water damage, structural integrity and more. Chances are he will find things the home owners didn't mention, then you can make an informed decision based on an unbiased opinion.

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Let's pretend your going to buy a car.  Again, what kinds of questions will you ask?

How does it run?

Has it been in any accidents?

How much millage does it have on it?

Does it have any fluid leaks?

How are the tires?

Does it have a clear title?

Again, would you take the persons word for it, hand over the cash and drive off? I would hope not. A test drive is in order and either you looking over the engine exterior and interior or taking it to a mechanic you trust. Check and make sure it's even theirs to sell in the first place.

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These are 2 simple examples you need to follow when investing a large amount of money before buying. These are things you need to know will work for your family. Don't want to invest a large sum of money into something that is already broken and will leave you stranded on the side of the road or falling down all around you without a moments notice.

Why then would you do anything less about your salvation?

Before you go and join any religion, don't you think it would be a smart thing to investigate the foundation of that religion? After all.. this is something that will be affecting you for eternity. Shouldn't you be putting much more effort into it then you would a house or a car? Sadly, some people don't. They choose to carry out family traditions when their own parents didn't do their research either. It's handed down from one generation to the next till it's become ingrained into the family dynamic.

Some choose to follow a feeling rather then facts when it comes to religion. Others choose to follow those who have already joined without they themselves first investigating it. Listening to only one side of the discussion instead of getting a broader view of it themselves. After all, those who have already invested so much time and energy into their religion have an agenda and something to protect.

How would one go about asking the hard questions that need to be asked. Sure, you can ask those who have already accepted one religion over another but keep an open mind and study the other side as well.

How does the foundation look? Who were the people it first started with and what was their character? How did they live their lives and did they practice what they preached? Is there enough evidence for the facts to stand on their own and to handle some scrutiny? Do all the facts match? Are the teachings consistent? Does anything seem off or do all the pieces fit?

These are some very important questions that need to be asked and given answers that are not excuses for behavior and lifestyle.

Remember, this is forever. Can you afford to be wrong when it comes to salvation?  Are you one that wants to be standing across from the judgement bar and being told. "... I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." Mathew 7:23. Are you willing to take that chance?

I am pleading with you to search out the Foundation. Is it strong and will it be able to stand strong when the storms come.  Where have you chosen to build your house?