Heart Check

“But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars — their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”

Revelation 21:8 NLT

Fret not over evildoers. God will give them their just reward. They will forever be separated from the Presence of God and those who serve Him with a pure heart.


The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him.

Who may climb the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?

Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies.

They will receive the Lord’s blessing and have a right relationship with God their savior.

Psalms 24:1, 3-5 NLT

If you want to know what’s at the root, look at the fruit. The evil one is the Father of Lies. All lies spring from a heart of darkness.

Jesus is the Truth. He is the Living Word of God. He cannot lie. If we are in fellowship with God, walking in the light of the Lord, we will not be speaking false words.

We best check our own hearts before we start accusing others of not being on Team Jesus.


Don’t be misled — you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant.

Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit.

Galatians 6:7-8 NLT

As we abide in His Presence, obeying His voice, God takes care of everything. Not much to worry about… just the condition of our hearts. Guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.


So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.

James 4:7-8 NLT

Resist the devil, don’t embrace him. Abstain from all forms of evil. Don’t approve of unrighteousness.

The Holy Spirit will convict the world of sin. Those who repent will be saved.

Father in Heaven, purify Your Church with fire, separate Her from the deceptive and corrupting influence of the world. Let Her shine brightly in holiness, righteousness and love for all eternity. Amen.


Nothing evil will be allowed to enter, nor anyone who practices shameful idolatry and dishonesty — but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

Revelation 21:27 NLT

Recommended reading: Revelation 21, James 4 and Galatians 6.