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If I teach them about God from dusk until dawn, they will never stray. If I do home schooling, I can keep them from the evil one. But, God says - you can not save anyone but yourself, Ez. 14:16. If I study all week, my Sunday School class will receive my lesson. If I speak with tears and emotion, they will know all I say is true. If I keep insisting what I believe, they will finally get it. If I serve all over the church, others will, too. But, God says - you can not save anyone but yourself, Ez. 14:18. If I dress just right, the world will know I am a Christian. If I let people walk on me, they will know my God is real. If I do everything perfectly, others will follow. If I give away all my possessions, they will want what I have. But, God says - you can not save anyone but yourself, Ez. 14:20. Do you suppose God knew we would not get it the first time? Our outside appearance does not mean anything until it is a by-product of what is on the inside. Our faith is not to be in who we are, but in who God is. If we put all that focus and energy unto our own spiritual growth, just think of all the great things we might accomplish! When our relationship with God is first on our list of priorities, He gives a very special promise. He will leave a remnant for those we love, Ez. 14:22. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Joyce C. Lock is a published author, poet, columnist, and Senior Writer for the Storytime Tapestry Newsletter. Her latest adventures include her new website Glimpses of God (http://iam.homewithGod.com/glimpsesofgod/); unveiling mysteries via scriptural methods of Bible study. Joyce's writings encourage us in our relationship with God and each other. 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