Warranty

My friend purchased a previously owned Jeep that had been modified to accommodate larger tires. The vehicle was less than two years old, had low miles and the price was right. The Jeep ran great at 65 MPH or under, but anything over 65 and it had no power. After multiple trips for service and replacing various parts one dealership finally diagnosed the problem. The previous owner had not swapped out the gears needed for the bigger tires. In the course of solving the issues the new owner learned the modifications have also negated some of the warranty. I see something similar on the religious landscape. People try to modify Scripture, revise the plan of Salvation and give Jesus a new look, but they fail to consider that their actions may in fact negate the warranty of salvation. In Revelation John cautions us about adding and subtracting to God’s Word, “I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book” (Rev 22:18-19 NIV).