“For this reason it says,
‘Awake, sleeper,
And arise from the dead,
And Christ will shine on you.’
“Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord...
“This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is...
Isaiah 58:1-11 ESV
There are many people today professing faith in Jesus Christ who are just going through the motions of religious practice but whose hearts are not surrendered to Jesus Christ. They do “religious” things, hoping to be approved by God, while they are still living wicked and...