I believe that as long as we remain completely honest with God, ourselves, and others, we will pass the test. Where one begins to fall away, or drift, is when we stop looking to God for the answers to our questions and remain faithful when there seem to be no answers.

I think the New Testament church is sustainable, but only if and when people give up their love for, and attachment to, the things of this world. God will not settle for second place or second-best. He must be the focus of our thoughts, our innermost desires, and His heart must reside in us…or we are doomed to failure and perhaps even Doom itself.

At one time, I confess I felt I felt I was many times more spiritual than most Christians, but God has shown me that I was comparing myself to others rather than Christ. I now realize I am so very much less than God wants me to be and am striving to “get there”. But, I never will unless I let God do what He wants with me. It is not easy and it is even harder to accept that God always knows best. But, I confess these weaknesses often to God, and I have faith that He will see those who have “good and honest hearts” through to the bitter end. Which is what I expect it will be for many of us today.

May God grant you the Blessings of Christ and His Peace brother!