SIGNS, DO THEY MATTER?

By Dr. Hoyt W. Allen, Jr.

The following article came to me recently and I slightly edited it and have written a conclusion. Please read on.
A sign at a business establishment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania read,

"WE WOULD RATHER DO BUSINESS WITH
1000 AL QAEDA TERRORISTS
THAN WITH A SINGLE AMERICAN"

This sign was notably displayed in the window of a business in Philadelphia. You are probably outraged at the thought of such an offensive statement. One would think that anti-hate groups from all across the country would be marching on this business. And that the National Guard might have to be called to keep the angry crowds back.

But, perhaps in these stressful times one might be tempted to let the proprietors simply make their statement. We are a society who holds Freedom of Speech as perhaps our greatest liberty. And after all, it is just a sign.

You may ask what kind of business would dare post such a sign? (Read On) Answer: A Funeral Home (Who said morticians did not have a sense of humor?)

Some are looking for a “sign” for the coming of Jesus. However, Jesus said that none would be given. No one knows of that time. The important thing is to be ready for His coming (Matthew 12:38-42; 24:36-44). God does not want anyone to be lost but for all to be saved (II Peter 3:9). Of course remaining saved is very needful. We all need to remain faithful until we die (Revelation 2:10).

Plainly, don’t get short changed. Let’s be ready to meet our Maker. The Bible teaches that to avoid hell and gain heaven - one must:

1) Believe In Jesus As Savior (Acts 16:31) 2) Repent Of Sins (Acts 17:30) 3) Confess Christ Audibly (Acts 8:37) 4) Be Baptized In Water (Acts 2:38) 5) Live A Christian Life (Acts 14:22) 6) Be Active In the Church (2:47)

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