Are honesty and sincerity enough?

There is certainly sufficient evidence to show that this is not the case. For example, Saul thought that he had done the will of God when he spared the best of the Amalekites (1 Samuel 15:15, 20). He seemed to have good intentions in wanting to offer the best to God. However, this is not what the Lord wanted, calling it through Samuel "evil" (1 Samuel 15:19). Saul learned that rebellion is as bad as witchcraft, and that he would be removed from being king over Israel (1 Samuel 15:22-23). He appeared to be honest and sincere, but it didn't matter. God had told him differently.

Is it any different today? Is there any reason to believe that honesty and sincerity will save us now? Cornelius was a good man. Acts 10:1-2 reads, "There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, A devout man, and one that fear God will all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway." But he was still someone who needed to be saved (Acts 11:14). Make no mistake, God will not allow you to do as you please! Follow His will carefully! If you would like to know what the Bible says about salvation, please contact us.

Kyle Campbell