I was just rereading Romans today. This same message is echoed in Romans 2:13. We think we are saved because we made a confession of faith. But that confession is only the first step of a life long race, and no one wins the prize by sitting in the bleachers. J.M.M.
Amen
"...run in such a way to get the prize..." - great reminder - we get stale, and lukewarm so easily and unknowingly...
I was just rereading Romans today. This same message is echoed in Romans 2:13. We think we are saved because we made a confession of faith. But that confession is only the first step of a life long race, and no one wins the prize by sitting in the bleachers. J.M.M.