Following Judah's Lion

A High View of Scripture

We say we have a “high view” of Scripture but do we:

Really love our enemies?
Pray without ceasing?
Rejoice in persecution?
Think of everyone else as more important than ourselves?
Exist content with just food and clothing?
Do good to them which despitefully use us?
Save up money for our own future use?
Borrow money and pay usury?
Weep over the lost as did Jesus?
Live while being clothed with humility?
Fast while the bridegroom is away?
Get angry with our brother?
Worry?
Take into account wrongs we suffer?
Bear, believe, hope, and endure all things?

A “high view” of Scripture is only defined by life exhibitions. All doctrinal creeds, however legitimate and correct, will slowly replace life authentications and ultimately become a conscience salve and a source of self righteousness. There is no such thing as a “high view” of Scripture in the doctrinal abstract; it is a man made term meant to elevate one's supposed "view" of Scripture and suggest alignment with Jesus Himself. When the sheep and the goats are gathered together before the King, there will be no doctrinal test. Works seem to be the defining qualification of who comes into Christ’s kingdom and who does not - that is unless you do not have a high view of that parable.

The parable does not negate salvation by faith in Christ alone, but it does bring into sharp focus a "high view" of humanitarian works associated with being a believing follower of Jesus.