Bible Snack #145

8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to and different from that which we preached to you, let him be accursed [anathema, devoted to destruction, doomed to eternal punishment]! 9 As we said before, so I now say again, If anyone is preaching to you a gospel different from or contrary to that which you received [from us], let him be accursed [anathema, devoted to destruction, doomed to eternal punishment] (Galatians 1:8, 9 — The Amplified Bible)!
 
Watch out! When the Bible repeats itself, as it does here in these two verses, it means the matter is very serious! God’s Word is God, and God is His Word. Knowing the Bible is imperative! That’s why reading it from cover to cover is imperative. For instance, so often people will say, “God helps those who help themselves.” WRONG! That is contrary to what the Bible says. God helps those who trust and obey Him.
 

28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren (Romans 8:28, 29 — New King James Version).
 
Do you see the point here? You cannot do things your way and expect God to come alongside and help you out. Why? Because His plan for you is so much greater than anything you can devise, so He waits till you wise up and search His heart to know His mind.