For the non-Christian who has not trusted Christ with your life and your eternal life, it should motivate you to submit to Christ. And for those of us who are His children, it should motivate us to live holy every single day. Are you ready to stand alone before God and give an account for your life right now, as you look at and evaluate your own life and heart?

Throughout the centuries, theologians have called pride the chief of all other sins. It’s always pride which justifies disobedience, rationalizes wrong actions, and excuses rebellion. That’s why God reserves some of His strongest words for condemning the sin of pride. Pride is on the top of His hit list.

Here we’ll find how to trust God when it gets hot. You know the story, but let’s take a close look at how Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego trusted God when life was literally heating up. And remember, a clear indication of your maturity as a Christian is to see how you respond to trials. Nothing will show you your character, integrity and genuine relationship with Christ as well as a hot ordeal–a fiery furnace.

As we cruise through this chapter, you’ll be happy to discover that the God who loves us is a know-it-all. He knows everything about this world, everything about you, everything about your future this week, this year, and the remainder of your life. And He’ll prove it in Chapter 2.

“When the Son of man comes, will He find the faith on the earth. Will there be anyone who believes in Me, or will all of them have sold out?” Will anyone still stand with me when I come, or will all have compromised?