Most Christians Do Not Repent and Therefore Are Not in the Will of God

Sinners are not forgiven if they do not repent

Teachers, preachers, and authors will be held accountable by God as most Christians are not in the will of God. I do not know the final outcome of their eternity as that is between God and them. But, I do know they are not in God’s will on a daily basis. “Father, please forgive me for not doing your will and help me to do better,” is a prayer submitted to God daily by many Christians. This would be a great prayer if the author of the prayer changed his/her ways to do something differently, in other words repented. But, most of them do not change and repeat the same prayer over and over again.

To receive God’s mercy and grace they are told to repent, be baptized, and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38). Most Christians I know have done this. But when it comes to daily repentance to remain in the will of God they fall short. I know because I am one of them who falls short.

After a Christian repents of past sins and is accepted into the Kingdom of God he/she is a new creature. However, does God get tired of hearing an apology for not doing what He has commanded if we do not do anything to change? Sure, Christians are told if a brother sins against another brother he is to be forgiven seven times seventy—if the brother repents. But, what if that sin affects the life of an individual who is going to Hell? The blood of the unsaved is on the hands of Christians who will not repent.

So, where are they in God’s plan when they do not repent? A very simple answer: Out! And this is not preached from the pulpit, not written of in most books, nor taught in Sunday school. Jesus made it very clear what would take place if people do not repent of their sin; “I tell you, no, but, unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way (Luke 13:3 and 13:4).” He is comparing one group of sinners with another and explaining that there is no difference. The fault of teachers, preachers, and authors needs to be recognized for what it is: a disregard of God’s word. Jesus told His disciples to go to the end of the world and teach the people all things He had commanded them (Matthew 28:20). He did not tell them to change His teachings so they would be more palatable. The truth must be taught.

The definition of “repent” has been changed by those at the pulpit and by most authors to make more people feel good about their inadequacies. These same listeners will also put more money in the offering plate and buy more books when they can overlook their daily activity of not doing what God has asked of them. Repent has changed in meaning from “turning away from doing wrong” to “temporarily feeling badly about doing wrong.” This may sound trivial but it is enough to keep an individual from being in God’s will and receiving His promises, maybe even the promise of eternity with Him. If the learner has not learned the truth then the teacher has not taught the truth.

Those who do not teach the truth will be held accountable for the lives of their students. God has given much responsibility to teachers, preachers, and authors who attempt to teach His word. It is a very serious gift that too many have taken lightly. The authors are focused on selling books and not on the truth. The preachers and teachers are focused on numbers in attendance and not on the truth. James told us in his epistle that teachers, which include authors and preachers, will be judged much heavier than those who are not teachers (James 3:1). Therefore, this author will teach the truth regardless of stepping on the toes of those who disregard God and His truth. If I have stepped on your toes then please, get in touch with me. I will wash your feet as Jesus washed the feet of those He loved—even the feet of the man who led the killers to Him.