TWO GODS
We all worship the same God, don't we? Don't be too sure.

Copyright 2009 / Leslie A Turvey


There's a God who reveals himself in the bible. There's another who
twists the scriptures with half-truths and outright lies (John 8:44).
My God says, "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you
free (John 8:32)."
Let's compare the other god with mine.

The other god wickedly teaches that Jesus made the law void by nailing
it to his cross.
My God says, "As long as you can see birds and flowers and trees
and people, not even the tiniest punctuation mark in the law will pass
away (Matthew 5:18; Luke 16:17)." Long after the cross the apostle
Paul said, "We establish the law (Romans 3:31)."

The other god says Christians go to heaven when they die.
My God says no man has gone to heaven (John 3:13). And to those who
believe the other god's argument about that being before Jesus' death
and resurrection, my God says, "Turn to Acts 2:29,34 to see where
David was fifty days after Jesus' resurrection."
My God also said we are to preach the kingdom of God (Luke 9:60).
And he promises a resurrection for everyone (John 5:28-29).

The other god promises eternal torment in a fiery blast furnace for
those who die unsaved.
My God provides one opportunity for everyone around the world to
learn his way of life, and to enjoy eternal life with him. He also
will mercifully incinerate to ashes, anyone who defiantly refuses to
observe his laws (Malachi 4:3).

The other god says, "Sunday is the day of rest and worship."
My God, the Lord of the sabbath, never said anything about changing
the day, even though he had many opportunities to do so (Matthew
12:8).
The catholic church followed the other god's lies, and changed the
day. And most protestant churches obey the catholic teaching.

The other god says Jesus was crucified on Friday, and resurrected
Sunday morning, thirty-six hours.
My God said he would be in the grave for seventy-two hours; not one
minute less, nor one minute longer (Matthew 12:40; John 2:19).

The other god says, "Have all the gods you want. You already worship
the xmas tree, santa claus and the eastre bunny."
My God says, "You shall not have any God except me (Exodus 20:3;
Deuteronomy 5:7)."

The other god says, "Don't keep all those musty old Jewish holidays.
The non-Christian holidays of xmas and eastre and holloween are more
fun."
Through his holy days my God reveals his plan for all mankind. And
in Leviticus 23:2 he tells whose days they are, and how long they're
to be observed (vss 4,14,41. Also, he tells us to rejoice in his feast
days (Deuteronomy 16:14).

The other god says, "Have a skunk steak. You may find it rather tasty.
Hey, you already eat pig meat. What's the difference?"
My God tells us which animal flesh is good for human consumption,
and which is not (Leviticus 11:1-47; Deuteronomy 14:3-21).
Of course the other god tells you this was all ceremonial, but my
God and modern medicine proves otherwise.

The other god says there's no problem in telling your neighbour's
business to others, even if it is a bit skewed.
My God says we're not to gossip (Exodus 20:16; Deuteronomy 5:20).
There's truth in the saying, "Those who gossip to you will gossip
about you."

The other god says, "Once saved, always saved."
My God says anyone who has learned and understood and lived by the
truth, but turns back to the world's way, has no opportunity to repent
(Hebrews 6:4-6).

The other god says you are New Testament Christians.
My God says you're New Testament Christians Except, because you
pick and choose the scriptures that tickle your fancy, and reject the
rest.
Through Paul my God says, "All scripture - not just the verses you
like - is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
reproof, correction, and for instruction in righteousness (2 Timothy
3:16)."

Now, which God do you really want to worship, the one that teaches
lies and confusion, or my God? There's no confusion with mine (1
Corinthians 14:33).


Leslie A. Turvey
A servant of the only true and living God