The Way to Heaven

“Not everyone will enter heaven, but only those who exemplify goodness and humility by considering others above themselves and faithfully obeying God’s teachings.”

God is transforming His children, who were once steeped in sin, into virtuous individuals. He separates the good from the bad, akin to how fishermen gather good fish into baskets while discarding the bad ones, as illustrated in the parable (Mt 13:47–50). Not everyone will enter heaven, but only those who exemplify goodness and humility by considering others above themselves and faithfully obeying God’s teachings.

“ ‘Then the King will say to those on his right, . . . “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, . . .” . . . Then he will say to those on his left, “. . . For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in . . .” . . . Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.’ ” Mt 25:31–46

From Mother’s Words, “Good Things and Bad Things”

“By experiencing the pain of being cleansed from sins, one can be changed into the image of God and enter heaven.”

In the process of being reborn as the people of God, it involves considerable pain. Since we came down from heaven due to our grievous sins, the stains of the sins cannot be removed without undergoing pain. By experiencing the pain of being cleansed from sins, one can be changed into the image of God and enter heaven.

Despite being in a mutually beneficial relationship where each other fosters growth, occasional discord arises due to differences in perspectives. We need to change from a selfish mindset where we feel relieved only when our opinions are accepted, to a self-sacrificing attitude like God’s, in order to save souls. With the desire to go to heaven, you have devoted your hearts, minds, and efforts to saving souls up until this day. So you ought to unite with one another.

From Mother’s Words, “A Faith That Practices Unity”

“We ought to cultivate a loving heart and comply with all the teachings of the Bible: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself,’ ‘Consider others better than yourself,’ ‘Be considerate of others,’ ‘Endure,’ and more.”

The Bible serves as our guide to salvation, delineating the paths to destruction and redemption. God’s compassion for us was immense, for despite our sins deserving death, He came down from heaven in human form, sharing our flesh, to teach us the path to heaven through the seven feasts in three times, including the Passover, the truth leading to eternal life.

Although God has provided atonement for our sins, repentance, obedience to His commandments, and adherence to the new covenant are essential for us to reach heaven. We ought to cultivate a loving heart and comply with all the teachings of the Bible: “Love your neighbor as yourself,” “Consider others better than yourself,” “Be considerate of others,” “Endure,” and more.

From Mother’s Words, “According to Prophecy”

“As the firstborn of heaven, we should not neglect this tremendous blessing, but run in the direction that Father wants us to be and follow God’s law, so that we may receive the crown of heaven.”

We must remember to thank God for allowing us to go to heaven and do the truly valuable work. Even after having received his birthright, Esau neglected its value and lost his blessing to Jacob, who knew its value. Since Saul neglected God’s word, David, who respected and obeyed God’s word, was given the throne as king.

As the firstborn of heaven, we should not neglect this tremendous blessing, but run in the direction that Father wants us to be and follow God’s law, so that we may receive the crown of heaven (1 Co 9:24–27; 2 Ti 2:3–6).

From Mother’s Words, “Great Is Your Reward in Heaven”