Walking with God in the Light of Truth

The True Path to Heaven

I once heard an evangelist say that planting a seed, by which he meant giving money to his ministry, was a surefire way to secure a place in heaven. He stood on stage, his voice echoing through the grand hall, as he implored the congregation to give generously. “Plant your seed,” he repeated, “and watch it grow in the kingdom of God.”

There was a part of me that wanted to believe him, to think that such a simple act could guarantee eternal salvation. But deep down, I knew it wasn’t right. You cannot buy your way into heaven.

The kingdom of God is not a marketplace where blessings are traded for cash. It is a sacred journey, a path that we walk with God, guided by His wisdom and grace. This understanding became profoundly clear to me through an encounter with a remarkable man of faith.

His name was Terry Terrell, a gospel singer whose music resonated deeply with my soul. I met Terry at a revival, a gathering filled with fervent worship and heartfelt testimonies. As Terry sang, his voice seemed to carry the very essence of God’s love.

After the service, I had the privilege of speaking with him. We talked about faith, life’s struggles, and the true meaning of walking with God. Terry’s story was one of unwavering trust in the Lord, even when walking through the darkest of times.

He didn’t speak of planting seeds for material gain but of sowing faith, kindness, and love in our daily lives.

It was during this conversation that I realized the stark contrast between Terry’s humble, genuine faith and the flashy, often manipulative tactics of some evangelists. There are too many preachers out there who exploit the name of God, asking for money from those who can least afford it.

Click here to ready my full story about Terry.

They stand on their pulpits, promising miracles and salvation in exchange for donations, draining people dry while living lives of luxury themselves. It’s a travesty, a distortion of the true gospel message.

My friend, a country preacher, once shared a story that further illuminated this truth for me. He was visiting a church member in the hospital when he suffered a massive heart attack. As he drove home, his truck veered off the road, and it was only by the grace of God that two recently certified nurses happened to be following him.

They revived him and brought him to the hospital, where he spent weeks in intensive care. He died again, but was revived once more. He believes God told him to go back because it wasn’t his time yet. His experience was a testament to God’s direct intervention and mercy, not the result of financial transactions or seed money. Click here to read the full story.

The path to heaven is paved with acts of faith, obedience, and love. It’s about walking with God, hand in hand, and following His guidance every step of the way.

It’s about living a life that reflects His teachings, helping those in need, and spreading His love and truth. When Jesus spoke to the rich young ruler in the Gospel of Matthew, He didn’t tell him to plant a financial seed; He told him to sell his possessions and give to the poor. “Then come, follow me,” Jesus said (Matthew 19:21). It was a call to action, to live out one’s faith through selflessness and sacrifice.

I often think about the senior citizens in our congregations, those who have given so much of their lives to the church and to God. Many live on fixed incomes, struggling to make ends meet.

It breaks my heart to see them pressured into giving money they don’t have, all in the name of planting a seed. True ministry should support and uplift these individuals, not burden them with guilt or false promises.

As believers, we must discern and challenge practices that misuse God’s name. We must stand up for the vulnerable and ensure that our faith communities reflect the true spirit of Christ’s teachings.

Let us walk the path of righteousness together, not by buying our way into heaven but by living in a way that honors God’s love and mercy.

Walking with God means trusting in His plan, serving others with a pure heart, and embracing His guidance with humility. It means rejecting the notion that salvation can be purchased and understanding that it is a gift, given freely by a loving Father to those who follow Him faithfully.

Let us commit to this journey, not with our wallets, but with our hearts, minds, and souls. Together, we can build a community that truly reflects the kingdom of God on earth.