Dead or Alive

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Theological beliefs—are yours active or dead?
A USA Today/CNN Gallup Poll was disclosed in December of 1994 with some interesting research on what Americans say they believe.
Of those polled, 90% believe in heaven. Only 73% think there is an opposite of heaven, even though the word for that fiery place is probably part of their daily vocabulary. Believers in angels number 72%. But less than 65% are convinced that the devil cannot make you do anything. While there is an increase in the past decade, of those who believe in theological absolutes, more folks also believe in reincarnation and psychic contact with the dead.
Today there is more openness about what people believe. Yet those beliefs will not necessarily secure for them a place in heaven. The Bible says, “You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder” (James 2:19 niv) There must be some evidence that your beliefs have transformed your life to the point that righteous actions are visible. God inspired this warning:
“Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead” (James 2:17 niv).
Remember: Upgrade your “B”eliefs into “A”ctions.
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